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Saint Kitts and Nevis: immigration

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How many immigrants live in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

In 2024, the share of people born abroad in Saint Kitts and Nevis was 17.0%, according to the UN Population Division. It was 15.8% in 2015. Across Latin America & Caribbean the middle value was 4.8%, and Saint Kitts and Nevis placed 2nd highest of 33. World rank, highest first: 35th of 193.

What is net migration in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

18: that is net migration in Saint Kitts and Nevis for 2025, according to the UN Population Division. That is the highest since at least 2005. Latin America & Caribbean median: -967; Saint Kitts and Nevis is 10th highest of 33. World rank, highest first: 72nd of 193.

How many refugees does Saint Kitts and Nevis host?

The latest figure from UNHCR, for 2025, is 5. Its high point since 2017 was 2023, at 19; its low point was 2017, at 0. Latin America & Caribbean median: 1,306; Saint Kitts and Nevis is 24th highest of 28. Of 169 countries with 2025 data, 157th highest.

How many refugees have fled Saint Kitts and Nevis?

In 2025, the number of refugees from the country living abroad in Saint Kitts and Nevis was 36, according to UNHCR. Since 2005 it has ranged from 0 (2006) to 58 (2018). Latin America & Caribbean median: 710; Saint Kitts and Nevis is 33rd highest of 33. Worldwide: 165th of 189.

How big are remittances in Saint Kitts and Nevis' economy?

In 2025, personal remittances received in Saint Kitts and Nevis was 3.4% of GDP, according to the World Bank. The peak was 4.3% of GDP in 2021 and the low 2.1% of GDP in 2009. Latin America & Caribbean median: 3.3% of GDP; Saint Kitts and Nevis is 13th highest of 27. World rank, highest first: 47th of 127.

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