Saint Lucia

"A Caribbean island nation known for its distinctive twin peaks, luxury resorts, and banana production."

Caribbean
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy

Capital City

Castries

1.40°, -6.10°

Official Languages

English

Population

179.29K

Total Area

616 km²

Population Density

291.05 people per km²

Currency

Eastern Caribbean dollar

$

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

left

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#175
179,285

Total Population+0.3%

2023
#104
72.7 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#182
19.2%

Urban Population

2023
#165
1.38

Fertility Rate

2023
#119
70.1%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#167
$2.4B

GDP+2.2%

2023
#66
$13.6K

GDP per Capita

2023
#8
-0.1%

Inflation

2024
#147
10.9%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#142
43.7

Gini Index

2015

Frequently Asked Questions About Saint Lucia

What is the capital of Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia's capital city is Castries.

What is the population of Saint Lucia?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Saint Lucia is approximately 179.29K people. This makes it the 175th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia spans a total area of approximately 616 square kilometers (237.84 square miles).

Which continent is Saint Lucia in?

Saint Lucia is located in Americas, specifically within the Caribbean subregion.

What is the GDP of Saint Lucia?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Saint Lucia is approximately $2.43B USD. This ranks Saint Lucia as the 167th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.