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Saint Kitts and Nevis

North America · Caribbean

Very High Development
HDI0.838#50 / 191Very High
GDP / Capita$25K#52 / 190High
Population47K192nd
PPP / Capita$37KModerate

World's oldest CBI passport programme, running since 1984; a tiny twin-island federation.

At a Glance

22
Very ExpensivePrice Level IndexHigher is cheaper to live in
49
ModerateLife ExpectancyLife expectancy at birth
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Saint Kitts and Nevis's Human Development Index

0.838

Very High human development

#50 of 191 countries worldwide, #3 of 23 in North America.

Higher than 74% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.

UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.

Closest indicators in this dataset

Life expectancy at birth72.3 yrs (2024)
GNI per capita$24,530 (2025)

World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.

Nearest countries by HDI

#48Kuwait0.847#49Montenegro0.844
#50Saint Kitts and Nevis0.838
#51Uruguay0.830#52Romania0.827
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →
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Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis is a small twin-island nation in the Caribbean with a green volcanic interior, British colonial heritage, and a more relaxed and unhurried atmosphere than many of its neighbours. The sugar cane fields that once defined the island's economy now give way to hiking trails and a scenic railway. It suits those who want a quieter Caribbean experience with a little more character than the resort-only islands.

  • Smallest country in the Western Hemisphere.
  • Pioneered citizenship-by-investment — still one of the world's most established programmes.
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Quick Facts

Capital

Basseterre

Language

English

Currency

$ XCD

Area

260 km²

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Nomad Hub

Fixed Broadband

89Mbps

Moderate82nd globally
PlugType A/B/G

GDP / Capita

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$25K

High

PPP / Capita

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$37K

High

Inflation

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3.6%

Moderate

GNI / Capita

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$25K

High

Tax Revenue

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15.0%

FDI Inflows

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2.4%

Education Spend

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3.5%

Price Level Index

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20th pct

Expensive

20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast

Income & inflation over time

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+82% nominal+35% real
$13K$26K$40K1%2%200620102015202020252028
GDPPPPInflationIMF forecast

HDI since 2005

0.759 → 0.838 (+0.079)Year by year →
2005: 0.7592006: 0.7652007: 0.7692008: 0.7762009: 0.7822010: 0.7902011: 0.8012012: 0.8092013: 0.8192014: 0.8272015: 0.8292016: 0.8362017: 0.8362018: 0.8352019: 0.8382020: 0.8322021: 0.8322022: 0.838

UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 18 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.

Twenty years here

Year by year →The world report →
Life expectancy at birth71.2 → 72.3 (+1.1)
Internet users39 → 77 (+38)
Urban population32 → 32 (+0)
Births per woman1.93 → 1.53 (-0.40)
Renewable share of energy22 → 2 (-21)
Access to electricity97 → 100 (+4)
Infant mortality17 → 14 (-3)
CO2 emissions per person1.3 → 2.9 (+1.6)
Forest area42 → 42 (0)

World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).

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Quick answers

What is Saint Kitts and Nevis's Human Development Index?

Saint Kitts and Nevis's Human Development Index is 0.838 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #50 of 191 countries.

What is life expectancy in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Life expectancy at birth in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 72.3 yrs (World Bank), ranked #116 of 195 countries.