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Data file updated Jul 5, 2026
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Country profile covering economy, demographics, military, quality-of-life signals, and historical trends.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Kingstown
- Currency
- East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
- Language
- English
- Government
- Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
- Internet Users
- 76.2%
- Unemployment
- 18.0%
Population
99,924
GDP
$1.26B
GDP per Capita
$12,562
Area
389 km²
Life Expectancy
71.4 years
HDI
0.8
Economy
5 metrics| GDP (USD) | $1.26B |
|---|---|
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | $12,562 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 18.0% |
| GINI Index (Income Inequality) | 40.1 |
| Currency | East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) |
Society & Demographics
4 metrics| Life Expectancy (years) | 71.4 |
|---|---|
| Literacy Rate (%) | 96.0% |
| Internet Users (%) | 76.2% |
| Human Development Index | 0.8 |
Military Strength
9 metrics| Active Personnel | 188 |
|---|---|
| Reserve Personnel | 120 |
| Total Military Personnel | 308 |
| Defense Budget (USD) | $5.5M |
| Tanks | 0 |
| Armored Vehicles | 0 |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 |
| Towed Artillery | 0 |
| Rocket Projectors | 0 |
Air Force
7 metrics| Total Aircraft | 0 |
|---|---|
| Fighters | 0 |
| Attack Aircraft | 0 |
| Transport Aircraft | 0 |
| Trainer Aircraft | 0 |
| Helicopters | 0 |
| Attack Helicopters | 0 |
Education
4 metrics| Education Expenditure (% of GDP) | 5.7% |
|---|---|
| Universities | 2 |
| Primary Enrollment (%) | 93.5% |
| Secondary Enrollment (%) | 78.2% |
Healthcare
5 metrics| Healthcare Expenditure (% of GDP) | 4.8% |
|---|---|
| Physicians per 1,000 people | 0.8 |
| Hospital Beds per 1,000 people | 5.0 |
| Life Expectancy (Male) | 71.5 |
| Life Expectancy (Female) | 76.2 |
Cost of Living
12 metrics| Cost of Living Index | 58.3 |
|---|---|
| Rent Index | 22.5 |
| Groceries Index | 55.0 |
| Restaurant Price Index | 45.0 |
| Local Purchasing Power | 33.5 |
| Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant (USD) | $10 |
| Three-Course Meal for 2 (USD) | $35 |
| Monthly Rent - City Center (USD) | $550 |
| Monthly Rent - Outside Center (USD) | $350 |
| Monthly Utilities (USD) | $95 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, USD) | $55 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (USD) | $3 |
Historical Data
No Historical Data Available
Historical data is not available for the selected countries.
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Religious Composition
- Other Christian 18.0%
- Pentecostal 17.6%
- Anglican 13.9%
- Seventh Day Adventist 11.6%
- Methodist 10.2%
- None 7.5%
Beverages per Person
- Alcohol 8.4 L pure/yr
Per-capita — consumption where available, else FAOSTAT supply · alcohol = litres of pure alcohol (WHO)
Age Demographics
33.0
Median Age