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

14.02°, -60.98°

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

#176
179,285

Population+0.3%

2023
#105
72.70

Life Expectancy

2023
#183
19.2%

Urban Population

2023
#165
1.38

Fertility Rate

2023
#120
70.1%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#168
$2.43B

GDP+2.2%

2023
#67
$13.55K

GDP per Capita

2023
#8
-0.1%

Inflation

2024
#148
10.9%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#143
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 176th most populous country out of 193 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 168th largest economy out of 192 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.