Who moves to Saint Kitts and Nevis
3.7K people have chosen Saint Kitts and Nevis for relocation — #212 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to Saint Kitts and Nevis? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
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