MigrantoImmigrants in Saint Kitts and Nevis
3.7K foreign-born residents — the #212 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 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
Latin America is the leading region of origin at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
35% of the population growth of Saint Kitts and Nevis since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 13 residents of Saint Kitts and Nevis is foreign-born — 3.7K out of 46.8K, representing 8.0% of the population.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1521 |
| 1995 | 2014 |
| 2000 | 2784 |
| 2005 | 3165 |
| 2010 | 3431 |
| 2015 | 3521 |
| 2020 | 3632 |
| 2024 | 3741 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Guyana | US Virgin Islands | Montserrat | Antigua and Barbuda | Trinidad and Tobago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Saint Kitts and Nevis as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Around 3.7K foreign-born residents live in Saint Kitts and Nevis, making it the #212-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Saint Kitts and Nevis changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Saint Kitts and Nevis has grown from 3.5K to 3.7K people, a growth of about 6%.
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