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St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Population growth (annual %)

In , St. Vincent and the Grenadines's Population growth (annual %) was -0.70.

That's up 1.5% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranks #207 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #41 of 42.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Population growth (annual %) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
-0.34
Trough
-0.78
1-year change
+1.5%
5-year change
+3.6%
10-year change
-25.8%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population growth (annual %)
-0.7002
-0.7110
-0.7760
-0.6639
-0.6173
-0.7260
-0.6999
-0.6471
-0.5729
-0.5361

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.GROWCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was St. Vincent and the Grenadines's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, St. Vincent and the Grenadines's Population growth (annual %) was -0.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is St. Vincent and the Grenadines's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
St. Vincent and the Grenadines's Population growth (annual %) rose 1.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does St. Vincent and the Grenadines rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranked #207 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
How does St. Vincent and the Grenadines's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so St. Vincent and the Grenadines is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #41 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.