Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Population

by countryaah · Published April 21, 2020 · Updated July 12, 2020

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is one of the poorest countries in the eastern Caribbean. Regular natural disasters such as hurricanes and volcanic eruptions have led to major devastation, high unemployment and widespread poverty.

Key figures and facts

Capital: Kingstown
Ethnic groups: African origin 72.8%, African + European origin 20%, indigenous population 3.6%, Indians 1.4%, European origin 4%, other/unspecified 2.1% (2001)
Language: English, Saint Vincentian Creole English, French patois
Religion: Protestants 70.6%, Catholics 7.5%, Evangelicals 2.8%, Rastafari 1.5%, Jehovah’s Witnesses 0.6%, none 8.8%, other/unspecified 8.2% (2001)
Population: 110,200 (2018)
Control Form: Constitutional monarchy
Area: 390 km2
Currency: East Caribbean Dollar
GNP per capita: 11 457 PPP $
National Day: October 27th

Population of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

The population of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is estimated at 109,000 (World Bank 2013). Most of the residents (just over 80%) are of African origin. Otherwise a section of Native American and Asian (Indian) origin.

About 93% of the residents live on the main island of Saint Vincent, which has a high population density. On the southwest coast of the island lies the capital Kingstown. The northernmost islands of the Grenadines have denser settlement than the islands in the south.

Religion

The majority of the population profess Christianity; About 41% are Anglicans, approximately 21% are Methodist and approximately 11% are Catholic. The Seventh-day Adventist community also has many members.