Saint Kitts and Nevis Population Pyramid (2026)
Saint Kitts and Nevis has a population of 46,992 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 187th-largest population in the world and less than 0.01% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 18.4% of the population and people aged 65 and over 12.1%, with 91.4 males for every 100 females.
Saint Kitts and Nevis Demographics
Saint Kitts and Nevis has 46,992 people in 2026, up 5.3% from 44,606 in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 55 (UN projection for 2026).
Median age 36.5 — the 66th-highest of 194 countries.
Under-15 share 18.4% — the 70th-lowest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Millennials — 25.2% (11,850)
All generations in Saint Kitts and Nevis →Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Saint Kitts and Nevis's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Saint Kitts and Nevis has 91.4 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Women outnumber men by 2,112 (4.5% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:22,440
- Percentage:47.8%
Female Statistics
- Population:24,552
- Percentage:52.2%
- Ratio Format:1:1.094
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Saint Kitts and Nevis indicates more females than males.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 528 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 574 | 12.3 | 1.53 | estimate |
| 2022 | 559 | 12.0 | 1.51 | estimate |
| 2023 | 549 | 11.7 | 1.51 | estimate |
| 2024 | 550 | 11.7 | 1.53 | projection |
| 2025 | 538 | 11.5 | 1.51 | projection |
| 2026 | 528 | 11.2 | 1.50 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (528 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Saint Kitts and Nevis's median age is 36.5 years
Half the population is younger than 36.5 years, half is older — indicating a middle-aged society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 2,712 | 5.8% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 2,918 | 6.2% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 3,016 | 6.4% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 2,818 | 6.0% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 3,039 | 6.5% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 3,525 | 7.5% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 3,526 | 7.5% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 3,882 | 8.3% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 3,736 | 8.0% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 3,322 | 7.1% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 3,130 | 6.7% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 2,859 | 6.1% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 2,798 | 6.0% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 2,500 | 5.3% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 1,644 | 3.5% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 798 | 1.7% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 439 | 0.9% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 209 | 0.4% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 92 | 0.2% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 25 | 0.1% | Senior |
| 100+ | 2 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 4 (low birth and death rates): fertility is below the replacement level of 2.1 (1.50 children per woman), and births still exceed deaths (11.2 vs 10.1 per 1,000). Read more about Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Saint Kitts and Nevis Total Fertility Rate: 1.50 children per woman
Below the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.53 | 12.3 | |
| 2022 | 1.51 | 12.0 | ↓0.02 |
| 2023 | 1.51 | 11.7 | 0.00 |
| 2024 | 1.53 | 11.7 | ↑0.02 |
| 2025 | 1.51 | 11.5 | ↓0.02 |
| 2026 | 1.50 | 11.2 | ↓0.01 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Below global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 1.48
Saint Kitts and Nevis's total fertility rate is 1.50 children per woman in 2026 (below replacement), below the replacement level of 2.1. Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 146 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the lowest third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −76.5% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Saint Kitts and Nevis's population has decreased by 0.5%.
The median age has increased from 21.2 in 1950 to 36.5 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Saint Kitts and Nevis's Demographics
Saint Kitts and Nevis has a constrictive population pyramid — a base narrower than the middle, so younger cohorts are smaller than the ones above them.
Children under 15 make up 18.4% of the population and people aged 65 and over 12.1%.
The largest five-year age band is 35–39, at 8.3% of the population, compared with 5.8% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Saint Kitts and Nevis's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
Saint Kitts and Nevis's working-age share peaked in 2017 at 72.0% and is 69.4% in 2026.
Fertility Transition Stage
Saint Kitts and Nevis is in a period of below replacement, with a total fertility rate of 1.50 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Saint Kitts and Nevis's median age changed by +4.3 years from 2016 to 2026, faster than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 46,992 |
| Male Population | 22,440(47.8%) |
| Female Population | 24,552(52.2%) |
| Median Age | 36.5 years |
| Sex Ratio | 91.4 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 8,646(18.4%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 32,637(69.5%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 5,709(12.1%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 44.0 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 26.5 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 17.5 |
| Pyramid Type | Constrictive |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Saint Kitts and Nevis
How long the average person in Saint Kitts and Nevis is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Saint Kitts and Nevis is projected to shrink to 44,250 people by 2050 (−5.8% from 2026).
The median age rises from 36.5 in 2026 to 43.9 by 2050.
Saint Kitts and Nevis's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population decreased by 3.9%, growing from 0.0 million in 1970 to 0.0 million by 1980
The median age increased by 4.1 years, indicating population aging during this period
The youth population share contracted by 10.2 percentage points
Meanwhile, the elderly population proportion grew by 2.3 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 45K to 43K
- • Decline rate of 3.9% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 15.0 to 19.1 years (+4.1y)
- • 65+ share changed by +2.3 points; under-15 share by −10.2 points
Frequently Asked Questions About Saint Kitts and Nevis
How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank globally by population?
Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 187th in the world by population with 46,992 people as of 2026.
What does Saint Kitts and Nevis's age structure reveal about its development?
Saint Kitts and Nevis's age structure — 18.4% under 15, 69.5% working-age (15–64) and 12.1% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 4 of the demographic transition, with a constrictive population pyramid. The median age is 36.5 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Saint Kitts and Nevis has 44.0 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Saint Kitts and Nevis experiencing a demographic dividend?
Saint Kitts and Nevis has moved past its demographic-dividend window. Saint Kitts and Nevis's working-age share peaked in 2017 at 72.0% and is 69.4% in 2026. The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Saint Kitts and Nevis's population?
Saint Kitts and Nevis has more females than males, with 91.4 males per 100 females.
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Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Saint Kitts and Nevis Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/saint-kitts-and-nevis
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