St. Lucia: Population growth (annual %)
In , St. Lucia's Population growth (annual %) was 0.26.
That's down 9.2% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . St. Lucia ranks #164 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #30 of 42.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.73
- Trough
- 0.14
- 1-year change
- -9.2%
- 5-year change
- -29.6%
- -6.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- -42.2%
- -5.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 0.2557 | |
| 0.2815 | |
| 0.1450 | |
| 0.1525 | |
| 0.3310 | |
| 0.3631 | |
| 0.3820 | |
| 0.3955 | |
| 0.4228 | |
| 0.4395 |
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. Lucia's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, St. Lucia's Population growth (annual %) was 0.26, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is St. Lucia's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- St. Lucia's Population growth (annual %) fell 9.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does St. Lucia rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, St. Lucia ranked #164 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does St. Lucia's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so St. Lucia is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #30 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.