Saint Kitts & Nevis GDP Per Capita (2026)
Saint Kitts & Nevis has a small Caribbean economy supported by tourism, financial services, real estate, construction, trade, and professional services. GDP per capita is especially useful because substantial service-based economic activity is generated within a relatively small population. Explore Saint Kitts & Nevis’ latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$22,146
Est. in USD
World Rank
#56
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+5.4%
+$1,144
North America Rank
#6
Out of 23 countries
1. Saint Kitts & Nevis GDP Per Capita in 2026
Saint Kitts & Nevis’ GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across tourism, financial services, construction, real estate, and trade. Adjusting total GDP for the country’s small population makes the indicator particularly useful for international comparisons. It helps show how investment and tourism translate into output per person.
2. Saint Kitts & Nevis GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Saint Kitts & Nevis GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,146 | +5.4% |
| 2025 | $21,002 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $20,427 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $20,154 | +7.4% |
| 2022 | $18,760 | +13.3% |
| 2021 | $16,562 | -3.5% |
| 2020 | $17,155 | -20.9% |
| 2019 | $21,684 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | $21,323 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | $21,395 | +4.2% |
| 2016 | $20,536 | +4.4% |
| 2015 | $19,674 | -2.5% |
| 2014 | $20,171 | +7.8% |
| 2013 | $18,710 | +4.8% |
| 2012 | $17,857 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | $17,716 | +6.8% |
| 2010 | $16,592 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | $16,510 | -0.7% |
| 2008 | $16,627 | +8.1% |
| 2007 | $15,376 | +6.6% |
| 2006 | $14,427 | +16.6% |
| 2005 | $12,376 | +8.6% |
| 2004 | $11,399 | +8.7% |
| 2003 | $10,484 | -3.6% |
| 2002 | $10,870 | +3.4% |
| 2001 | $10,516 | +8.0% |
| 2000 | $9,735 | +10.9% |
| 1999 | $8,776 | +4.8% |
| 1998 | $8,376 | +2.9% |
| 1997 | $8,140 | +11.1% |
| 1996 | $7,325 | +5.3% |
| 1995 | $6,957 | +6.4% |
| 1994 | $6,541 | +10.3% |
| 1993 | $5,929 | +7.6% |
| 1992 | $5,508 | +10.1% |
| 1991 | $5,004 | +0.1% |
| 1990 | $4,998 | +14.0% |
| 1989 | $4,386 | +12.1% |
| 1988 | $3,912 | +19.3% |
| 1987 | $3,278 | +15.1% |
| 1986 | $2,848 | +18.3% |
| 1985 | $2,407 | +12.1% |
| 1984 | $2,148 | +17.1% |
| 1983 | $1,834 | -1.0% |
| 1982 | $1,853 | +14.6% |
| 1981 | $1,617 | +21.3% |
| 1980 | $1,333 | — |
4. Saint Kitts & Nevis GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+5.4%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+33.7%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+7.8%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+53.5%
(2006 to 2026)
Saint Kitts & Nevis’ GDP per capita can be influenced by tourist arrivals, property investment, construction, inflation, natural disasters, and population changes. Because tourism and international investment play important roles, external conditions can affect annual performance. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through growth and recovery cycles.
5. Saint Kitts & Nevis GDP Per Capita vs North America and World
Saint Kitts & Nevis
$22,146
North America Average
$30,373
World Average
$25,179
$0
$15,186
$30,373
USD
Saint Kitts & Nevis’s GDP per capita is approximately
27.1%
below the
North America average
and
12.0%
below the world average.
6. Saint Kitts & Nevis GDP Per Capita Ranking in North America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Bahamas | $40,892 |
| #4 | Barbados | $29,020 |
| #5 | Antigua and Barbuda | $22,448 |
| #6 | Saint Kitts & Nevis | $22,146 |
| #7 | Panama | $20,564 |
| #8 | Costa Rica | $20,299 |
| #9 | Trinidad and Tobago | $18,616 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Saint Kitts & Nevis
Saint Kitts & Nevis GDP (Nominal)
$1.1 Billion
(2026)
Saint Kitts & Nevis GDP Per Capita
$22,146
(2026)
Saint Kitts & Nevis’ total GDP measures the full scale of economic activity generated across the islands, while GDP per capita adjusts that production for population. Total GDP shows overall economic size, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Both indicators together provide complementary views of economic performance.
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8. Saint Kitts & Nevis GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $23,174 | +4.6% |
| 2028 | $24,236 | +4.6% |
| 2029 | $25,405 | +4.8% |
| 2030 | $26,596 | +4.7% |
Saint Kitts & Nevis GDP per capita is projected to reach $26,596 by 2030, representing a 20.1% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Saint Kitts & Nevis GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Saint Kitts & Nevis GDP per capita is estimated at $22,146 in 2026.
It ranks #56 globally and #6 in North America.
GDP per capita increased by 5.4% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 33.7%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 7.8%.
It is approximately 27.1% below the North America average.
It is approximately 12.0% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $26,596 by 2030, 20.1% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Saint Kitts & Nevis GDP Per Capita FAQs
Saint Kitts & Nevis GDP per capita is estimated at $22,146 in 2026.
Saint Kitts & Nevis ranks #56 globally and #6 in North America by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 5.4% compared with 2025.
Saint Kitts & Nevis GDP per capita was approximately $19,674 in 2015.
Saint Kitts & Nevis GDP per capita is approximately 27.1% below the North America average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.