St. Kitts and Nevis Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
St. Kitts and Nevis's life expectancy was 71.0 in 2025, ranked 145th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
St. Kitts and Nevis's life expectancy stood at 71.0 in 2025, a decline of +1.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 71.0 by 2025. St. Kitts and Nevis ranked 145th globally.
St. Kitts and Nevis has experienced a steady improvement in life expectancy since 1960, with the latest available figure standing at 71.03 years as of 2025, ranking the country at 145 globally. The country's life expectancy has grown by approximately 15 years over the past 65 years, with the all-time peak reached in 2023 at 72.14 years. This increase is comparable to that of peer countries such as Indonesia, which also boasts a life expectancy of 71.22 years. The improvement in life expectancy is a testament to advancements in healthcare, sanitation, and living standards in St. Kitts and Nevis. Although the country's life expectancy is still below that of some of its Caribbean neighbors, such as St. Vincent and the Grenadines with 71.25 years, the upward trend is expected to continue as long as healthcare infrastructure and access to quality medical care continue to improve.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 71.1 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 71.0 | - | - |
| 2025 | 71.0 | −1.1 | #145 |
| 2023 | 72.1 | +1.8 | #133 |
| 2022 | 70.3 | +1.0 | #151 |
| 2021 | 69.3 | −1.9 | #141 |
| 2020 | 71.2 | −0.4 | #134 |
| 2019 | 71.5 | +0.2 | #135 |
| 2018 | 71.3 | +0.1 | #138 |
| 2017 | 71.3 | +0.1 | #134 |
| 2016 | 71.2 | +0.0 | #131 |
| 2015 | 71.2 | −0.0 | #130 |
| 2014 | 71.2 | −0.1 | #127 |
| 2013 | 71.3 | −0.1 | #125 |
| 2012 | 71.4 | −0.0 | #124 |
| 2011 | 71.4 | −0.1 | #121 |
| 2010 | 71.5 | −0.0 | #121 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
St. Kitts and Nevis matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 1981. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
St. Kitts and Nevis's life expectancy was 71.0 in 2025. Ranked 145th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year.
St. Kitts and Nevis's life expectancy peaked at 72.1 in 2023.
The lowest life expectancy in St. Kitts and Nevis was 56.8 in 1960.
St. Kitts and Nevis ranks 145th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
St. Kitts and Nevis's life expectancy is projected to reach 71.0 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of St. Kitts and Nevis in 2025 was 71.0. This ranks 145th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {St. Kitts and Nevis Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/st-kitts-and-nevis/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}