Saint Kitts and Nevis Population

Saint Kitts and Nevis, officially known as the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, is an island country in the West Indies. Its the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere, in both area and population. As per the UN World Population Prospects report, 2019 by the United Nations, the population of  Saint Kitts and Nevis in 2023 is 47,755 (48 thousand)

The total Land Area of Saint Kitts and Nevis is 261  sq. km (101 sq. mi) & the Population Density of Saint Kitts and Nevis is 205 per Km2 (530 people per mi2).

 Saint Kitts and Nevis 2023 Population
Total Population47,755
Global Rank211
Land Area 261  sq.km (101 sq. mi)
Area Rank188
Pop. Density124 people/sq. km
Capital CityBasseterre

Religion in Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis is a Christian-majority country and 87.6% of the population adheres to Christianity. According to the 2011 census, 17 % of the population is Anglican; 16% Methodist; 11 % Pentecostal; 7 % Church of God; 6% Roman Catholic; 5% each Baptist, Moravian, Seventh-day Adventist, and Wesleyan Holiness; 4 percent other; and 2 % each Brethren, evangelical Christian.

The largest non-Christian religious groups included: Hinduism followed by 1.82% of the population; Rasta followed by 1.3%; Islam followed by 0.52%; and other Non-Christian faiths account for 5.6% and including Baháʼí Faith, Jews, and African traditional faiths. The remaining 8.7% are classified as unaffiliated, which can mean agnostic, atheist, or “nothing in particular.”

Religion percentage in Saint Kitts and Nevis

  • Christianity (87.6%)
  • No religion (atheism, agnosticism, etc) (8.7%)
  • Hinduism (1.82%)
  • Rasta (1.3%)
  • Muslim (0.52%)
  • Other (5.6%)

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Population of Saint Kitts and Nevis 2024

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Rajeev Rana is an independent writer and researcher with a strong interest in history, population studies, and demographic trends in India and North America. He has been writing on demography-related topics for over five years, focusing on census data, migration patterns, ethnicity, and regional population changes. While not a formally certified demographer, Rajeev closely follows official data releases from government sources, census authorities, and reputable research institutions. His work aims to present complex demographic information in a clear, accessible, and neutral manner for readers seeking factual insights and broader context. Rajeev contributes to multiple informational websites and has particular familiarity with demographic and regional trends in the Delhi NCR region. His writing is driven by curiosity, data interpretation, and a commitment to accuracy rather than advocacy or opinion