Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
North America · Caribbean
Rugged volcanic islands, Caribbean without the resort gloss; La Soufrière erupted in 2021.
At a Glance
📈Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's Human Development Index
0.772
High human development#80 of 191 countries worldwide, #12 of 23 in North America.
Higher than 58% 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
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
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a Caribbean chain of volcanic islands and coral cays with some of the finest sailing waters in the Atlantic, known for its unhurried pace, yacht anchorages, and the rare, raw beauty of the Grenadines. The culture is rooted in its Vincentian Creole heritage, with a warmth and directness that feels genuine. Those who sail, dive, or simply want to experience the Caribbean before it was discovered will love it.
- The Grenadines include Mustique — one of the most exclusive private island retreats in the world.
- 2021 volcanic eruption of La Soufrière was the worst in the Caribbean in decades.
Quick Facts
Capital
Kingstown
Language
English
Currency
$ XCD
Area
390 km²
Nomad Hub
GDP / Capita
$13K
PPP / Capita
$23K
Inflation
0.8%
Unemployment
18.0%
GNI / Capita
$12K
FDI Inflows
8.9%
Education Spend
6.5%
Price Level Index
34th pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 2000
0.691 → 0.772 (+0.081)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 23 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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What is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's Human Development Index?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's Human Development Index is 0.772 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #80 of 191 countries.
What is life expectancy in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Life expectancy at birth in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 71.4 yrs (World Bank), ranked #123 of 195 countries.