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A picturesque aerial view of boats anchored in a scenic coastal bay at twilight.A speed boat cruising along the coastline of Saint Lucia with lush green cliffs and mountains in the background.

Saint Lucia

North America · Caribbean

High Development
HDI0.725#107 / 191High
GDP / Capita$15K#70 / 190High
Life Expectancy73 yrs#107 / 195Moderate
Population180K179th
PPP / Capita$29KModerate
Gender Inequality0.347Moderate

Pitons and rainforest; a popular honeymoon destination with a growing tech sector.

At a Glance

84
ModerateInfant survivalIndex. 15.8 infant deaths per 1,000 live births
38
ExpensivePrice Level IndexHigher is cheaper to live in
98
HighWater AccessShare of people with basic water access
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Saint Lucia's Human Development Index

0.725

High human development

#107 of 191 countries worldwide, #16 of 23 in North America.

Higher than 44% 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 birth72.8 yrs (2024)
GNI per capita$13,410 (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

#105Uzbekistan0.727#106Vietnam0.726
#107Saint Lucia0.725
#108Lebanon0.723#109South Africa0.717
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →
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Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia is a volcanic Caribbean island of striking natural beauty, with the twin Piton peaks rising dramatically from the sea, tropical rainforest, and a culture rooted in French and British colonial history with a deep Creole sensibility. The island has both resort beaches and wilder corners worth exploring. Those who want visual drama, good food, and an island that rewards walking rather than just lying down will find it one of the most beautiful in the Caribbean.

  • Has won two Nobel Prizes — the highest per capita Nobel count of any country.
  • The Piton mountains are twin volcanic spires that have no geological equivalent elsewhere.
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Quick Facts

Capital

Castries

Language

English

Currency

$ XCD

Area

610 km²

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Nomad Hub

PlugType G
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Digital Nomad Visa

Min. Income

$0/mo

Duration

12 months

Renewable

Unclear

Application Fee

~$75

Application difficultyEasy
Tax treatmentExempt
Processing time—
Health insurance—
Dependents—
Apply online—
Path to residencyNo
Open to all nationalitiesYes
Official page

GDP / Capita

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$15K

Upper Mid

PPP / Capita

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$29K

High

Inflation

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2.0%

Low

Unemployment

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9.5%

Moderate

GNI / Capita

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$13K

Upper Mid

FDI Inflows

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7.3%

Education Spend

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3.8%

Price Level Index

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39th pct

Moderate

20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast

Income & inflation over time

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+94% nominal+20% real
$10K$20K$30K1%2%200620102015202020252028
GDPPPPInflationIMF forecast

HDI since 1990

0.666 → 0.725 (+0.059)Year by year →
1990: 0.6661991: 0.6681992: 0.6741993: 0.6761994: 0.6771995: 0.6791996: 0.6831997: 0.6831998: 0.6871999: 0.6912000: 0.6922001: 0.6932002: 0.6972003: 0.7012004: 0.7062005: 0.7112006: 0.7222007: 0.7212008: 0.7302009: 0.7332010: 0.7312011: 0.7372012: 0.7312013: 0.7232014: 0.7272015: 0.7362016: 0.7442017: 0.7422018: 0.7442019: 0.7332020: 0.7242021: 0.7172022: 0.725

UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 33 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.

Twenty years here

Year by year →The world report →
Life expectancy at birth72.5 → 72.8 (+0.3)
Internet users25 → 68 (+44)
Urban population22 → 29 (+7)
Births per woman1.81 → 1.39 (-0.42)
Renewable share of energy18 → 10 (-9)
Access to electricity90 → 100 (+10)
Infant mortality16 → 16 (-0)
CO2 emissions per person0.7 → 1.7 (+1)
Forest area34 → 34 (-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 Lucia's Human Development Index?

Saint Lucia's Human Development Index is 0.725 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #107 of 191 countries.

What is life expectancy in Saint Lucia?

Life expectancy at birth in Saint Lucia is 72.8 yrs (World Bank), ranked #107 of 195 countries.