MigrantoImmigrants in Saint Kitts and Nevis
3.7K foreigners live in Saint Kitts and Nevis — 8% of the country's population
Immigrants in Saint Kitts and Nevis by country
The 3 largest groups make up 52% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Guyana | 829 |
| US Virgin Islands | 653 |
| Montserrat | 458 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 430 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 283 |
| British Virgin Islands | 258 |
| Dominica | 212 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 178 |
| Jamaica | 148 |
| Saint Lucia | 107 |
| Barbados | 101 |
| Grenada | 60 |
| Bahamas | 24 |
By region of origin
100% of immigrants come from Latin America
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Key facts
Immigrants in Saint Kitts and Nevis in numbers
Immigration drives population growth
35% of the population growth of Saint Kitts and Nevis since 1990 came from immigrants.
1 in 13 residents of Saint Kitts and Nevis was born abroad
3.7K of 46.8K residents were born abroad — 8.0% of the population.
Immigrant population in Saint Kitts and Nevis over time
Foreigners living in Saint Kitts and Nevis, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1521 |
| 1995 | 2014 |
| 2000 | 2784 |
| 2005 | 3165 |
| 2010 | 3431 |
| 2015 | 3521 |
| 2020 | 3632 |
| 2024 | 3741 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Saint Kitts and Nevis, by year
| Year | Guyanese | US Virgin Islands | Montserrat | Antiguans | Trinidadians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 335 | 265 | 186 | 175 | 115 |
| 1995 | 443 | 350 | 246 | 231 | 152 |
| 2000 | 612 | 483 | 339 | 319 | 210 |
| 2005 | 697 | 550 | 386 | 363 | 239 |
| 2010 | 756 | 596 | 418 | 393 | 259 |
| 2015 | 777 | 613 | 430 | 404 | 266 |
| 2020 | 805 | 634 | 445 | 417 | 275 |
| 2024 | 829 | 653 | 458 | 430 | 283 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Around 3.7K immigrants live in Saint Kitts and Nevis — the world's #212 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Saint Kitts and Nevis are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 8% of the population of Saint Kitts and Nevis — that's 3.7K out of a total population of 46.8K.
Where do most immigrants in Saint Kitts and Nevis come from?
Most immigrants in Saint Kitts and Nevis come from Guyana, US Virgin Islands and Montserrat — these three countries account for about 52% of all immigrants.
How many Guyanese live in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Around 829 Guyanese live in Saint Kitts and Nevis — about 22% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Saint Kitts and Nevis growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Saint Kitts and Nevis has grown from 3.5K to 3.7K, about 6%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Saint Kitts and Nevis come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Their children born in Saint Kitts and Nevis are not included.
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