St. Kitts and Nevis: Population growth (annual %)
In , St. Kitts and Nevis's Population growth (annual %) was 0.18.
That's up 73.2% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . St. Kitts and Nevis ranks #168 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #31 of 42.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.31
- Trough
- -0.23
- 1-year change
- +73.2%
- 5-year change
- +252.4%
- 10-year change
- +327.5%
- +15.6% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 0.1816 | |
| 0.1049 | |
| -0.1155 | |
| -0.2286 | |
| -0.1748 | |
| -0.1192 | |
| -0.0893 | |
| -0.0531 | |
| -0.0255 | |
| -0.0042 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was St. Kitts and Nevis's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, St. Kitts and Nevis's Population growth (annual %) was 0.18, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is St. Kitts and Nevis's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- St. Kitts and Nevis's Population growth (annual %) rose 73.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does St. Kitts and Nevis rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, St. Kitts and Nevis ranked #168 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does St. Kitts and Nevis's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so St. Kitts and Nevis is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #31 of 42.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.