outcomes2024
Life expectancy 72.3 years
92.7 66.6 GOAL 90 2000 2024 ✦ North star 90 years of life, with health and dignity
Unified Nations aspirational north star Expected lifespan at birth under the year’s mortality patterns.
Source, limitations & data Period measure, not a prediction for an individual. National averages conceal inequalities.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.LE00.IN ↗
Life expectancy observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year years 2024 72.3 2023 72.1 2022 70.3 2021 69.3 2020 71.2 2019 71.5 2018 71.3 2017 71.3 2016 71.2 2015 71.2 2014 71.2 2013 71.3 2012 71.4 2011 71.4 2010 71.5 2009 71.5 2008 71.5 2007 71.4 2006 71.4 2005 71.2 2004 70.9 2003 70.6 2002 70.2 2001 69.8 2000 69.2
burdenDATA GAP
Healthy life expectancy — years
○ WHO does not publish this country estimate in the release used here. A different model or country average has not been substituted.
✦ North star 80 years lived in full health
Unified Nations aspirational north star Expected years lived in full health at birth under current mortality and morbidity patterns.
Source, limitations & data Modeled HALE estimates incorporate severity weights. This is not a measure of happiness or all suffering.
World Health Organization · WHOSIS_000002 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Healthy life expectancy observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year years
outcomes2024
Under-five mortality 15.9 per 1,000 live births
27 0 GOAL 0 2000 2024 ✦ North star Zero preventable child deaths
Unified Nations aspirational north star SDG 2030: at most 25 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗
Probability of dying before age five, per 1,000 live births.
Source, limitations & data Modeled UN inter-agency estimate. Infant and neonatal deaths are included; never add these counts.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.MORT ↗
Under-five mortality observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year per 1,000 live births 2024 15.9 2023 16.4 2022 16.8 2021 17.3 2020 17.8 2019 18.2 2018 18.6 2017 19 2016 19.3 2015 19.4 2014 19.4 2013 19.3 2012 19.1 2011 18.9 2010 18.8 2009 18.7 2008 18.8 2007 18.9 2006 19.2 2005 19.7 2004 20.3 2003 21.1 2002 22 2001 22.9 2000 23.9
outcomes2024
Infant mortality 13.9 per 1,000 live births
22.8 0 GOAL 0 2000 2024 ✦ North star Zero preventable infant deaths
Unified Nations aspirational north star Probability of dying before age one, per 1,000 live births.
Source, limitations & data A subset of under-five mortality; not additive with child or neonatal deaths.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.IMRT.IN ↗
Infant mortality observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year per 1,000 live births 2024 13.9 2023 14.4 2022 14.8 2021 15.2 2020 15.5 2019 15.9 2018 16.2 2017 16.5 2016 16.7 2015 16.9 2014 16.8 2013 16.7 2012 16.5 2011 16.3 2010 16.1 2009 16 2008 16 2007 16.2 2006 16.4 2005 16.8 2004 17.3 2003 17.9 2002 18.6 2001 19.4 2000 20.2
outcomes2024
Neonatal mortality 10 per 1,000 live births
17.2 0 GOAL 0 2000 2024 ✦ North star Zero preventable newborn deaths
Unified Nations aspirational north star SDG 2030: at most 12 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗
Deaths in the first 28 days of life per 1,000 live births.
Source, limitations & data A subset of infant and under-five mortality; these are overlapping categories.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NMRT ↗
Neonatal mortality observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year per 1,000 live births 2024 10 2023 10.3 2022 10.6 2021 10.9 2020 11.2 2019 11.5 2018 11.8 2017 12.1 2016 12.2 2015 12.3 2014 12.2 2013 12.1 2012 11.9 2011 11.7 2010 11.7 2009 11.6 2008 11.7 2007 11.8 2006 12.1 2005 12.4 2004 12.9 2003 13.4 2002 14 2001 14.6 2000 15.2
outcomes2023
Maternal mortality 74 per 100,000 live births
161.6 0 GOAL 0 2000 2023 ✦ North star Zero preventable maternal deaths
Unified Nations aspirational north star SDG 2030 global ratio: below 70 · Interim target ↗
Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.
Source, limitations & data Modeled estimate with uncertainty. The denominator is births, not total population.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.MMRT ↗
Maternal mortality observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year per 100,000 live births 2023 74 2022 99 2021 111 2020 80 2019 74 2018 78 2017 74 2016 75 2015 76 2014 82 2013 82 2012 88 2011 90 2010 92 2009 93 2008 95 2007 96 2006 99 2005 102 2004 104 2003 111 2002 115 2001 131 2000 143
outcomesDATA GAP
Suicide mortality — per 100,000 people
○ No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.
✦ North star Zero suicide deaths
Unified Nations aspirational north star Estimated suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population.
Source, limitations & data WHO modeled crude rate, not age-standardized. Reporting and classification differ; lower reported rates can reflect undercounting.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SUIC.P5 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Suicide mortality observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year per 100,000 people
outcomesDATA GAP
Road-traffic mortality — per 100,000 people
○ No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.
✦ North star Zero deaths and serious injuries on the roads
Unified Nations aspirational north star Estimated annual deaths from road-traffic injuries per 100,000 population.
Source, limitations & data Population-based WHO rate, not deaths per distance travelled.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.TRAF.P5 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Road-traffic mortality observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year per 100,000 people
outcomes2023
Intentional homicide 64.2 per 100,000 people
81.9 0 GOAL 0 2000 2023 ✦ North star Zero intentional homicides
Unified Nations aspirational north star Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 people.
Source, limitations & data UNODC-based estimates. Reporting and conflict-death definitions vary.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · VC.IHR.PSRC.P5 ↗
Intentional homicide observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year per 100,000 people 2023 64.2 2022 23.5 2021 29.9 2020 21.3 2019 25.6 2018 48.9 2017 48.9 2016 63.7 2012 38.3 2011 72.5 2010 44.8 2009 57.5 2008 49.1 2007 34.3 2006 36.5 2005 17.2 2004 23.8 2003 21.7 2002 10.9 2001 13.1 2000 6.6
outcomesDATA GAP
Premature chronic-disease mortality — % probability ages 30–70
○ No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.
✦ North star End avoidable premature deaths from major chronic diseases
Unified Nations aspirational north star Probability of dying between ages 30 and 70 from cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease.
Source, limitations & data Not a death rate or all chronic diseases. Cannot multiply by population to produce annual deaths.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NCOM.ZS ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Premature chronic-disease mortality observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year % probability ages 30–70
burdenDATA GAP
Healthy life-years lost — healthy life-years
○ WHO does not publish this country estimate in the release used here. A different model or country average has not been substituted.
✦ North star Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon
Unified Nations aspirational north star DALYs combine years lost to premature mortality and severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss.
Source, limitations & data DALY = YLL + YLD. A burden baseline, not proof that all loss can be avoided; not an estimate of all human suffering.
World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Healthy life-years lost observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year healthy life-years
burdenDATA GAP
Life-years lost to premature death — life-years
○ WHO does not publish this country estimate in the release used here. A different model or country average has not been substituted.
✦ North star Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon
Unified Nations aspirational north star WHO years of life lost (YLL) relative to its reference life table.
Source, limitations & data Different from number of people dying; one death can account for many life-years.
World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Life-years lost to premature death observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year life-years
burdenDATA GAP
Years of nonfatal health loss — healthy life-years
○ WHO does not publish this country estimate in the release used here. A different model or country average has not been substituted.
✦ North star Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon
Unified Nations aspirational north star Severity-weighted years lived with disease or disability (YLD), adjusted for comorbidity by the source.
Source, limitations & data A health-loss proxy, not a valuation of people with disabilities or a direct measure of distress, poverty, or all suffering.
World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Years of nonfatal health loss observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year healthy life-years
outcomesDATA GAP
All-cause deaths — deaths
○ WHO does not publish this country estimate in the release used here. A different model or country average has not been substituted.
✦ North star Prevent avoidable deaths and extend healthy life
Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum WHO estimated all-cause deaths in the reference year.
Source, limitations & data Deaths are a baseline; no programme can be assumed to eliminate all mortality.
World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
All-cause deaths observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year deaths
outcomesDATA GAP
Suicide deaths — deaths
○ WHO does not publish this country estimate in the release used here. A different model or country average has not been substituted.
✦ North star Zero suicide deaths
Unified Nations aspirational north star WHO estimated deaths from intentional self-harm, both sexes and all ages.
Source, limitations & data Modeled cause-specific estimate; reporting and classification can undercount suicide. Included in all-cause deaths; never add it again.
World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Suicide deaths observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year deaths
burdenDATA GAP
Depressive-disorder health loss — healthy life-years
○ WHO does not publish this country estimate in the release used here. A different model or country average has not been substituted.
✦ North star Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon
Unified Nations aspirational north star WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from depressive disorders.
Source, limitations & data Modeled YLD, not case counts or direct distress. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.
World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Depressive-disorder health loss observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year healthy life-years
burdenDATA GAP
Anxiety-disorder health loss — healthy life-years
○ WHO does not publish this country estimate in the release used here. A different model or country average has not been substituted.
✦ North star Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon
Unified Nations aspirational north star WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from anxiety disorders.
Source, limitations & data Modeled YLD, not case counts. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.
World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Anxiety-disorder health loss observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year healthy life-years
burdenDATA GAP
Alcohol-disorder health loss — healthy life-years
○ WHO does not publish this country estimate in the release used here. A different model or country average has not been substituted.
✦ North star Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon
Unified Nations aspirational north star WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from alcohol use disorders.
Source, limitations & data Modeled YLD. Alcohol-related injuries and other disease burdens sit in other categories; included in total YLD.
World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Alcohol-disorder health loss observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year healthy life-years
burdenDATA GAP
Drug-disorder health loss — healthy life-years
○ WHO does not publish this country estimate in the release used here. A different model or country average has not been substituted.
✦ North star Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon
Unified Nations aspirational north star WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from drug use disorders.
Source, limitations & data Modeled YLD, not overdose deaths. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.
World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Drug-disorder health loss observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year healthy life-years
disease2024
Tuberculosis incidence 1.1 per 100,000 people
17 0 GOAL 0 2000 2024 ✦ North star End tuberculosis
Unified Nations aspirational north star Estimated new and relapsed tuberculosis cases per 100,000 population.
Source, limitations & data WHO modeled incidence includes uncertainty; not the number of reported diagnoses.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.TBS.INCD ↗
Tuberculosis incidence observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year per 100,000 people 2024 1.1 2023 2.1 2022 1.8 2021 0 2020 4.3 2019 4.3 2018 0 2017 2.1 2016 0 2015 4.2 2014 15 2013 0 2012 4.3 2011 2.1 2010 4.3 2009 8.5 2008 11 2007 8.6 2006 2.1 2005 0 2004 4.3 2003 2.2 2002 6.5 2001 4.4 2000 0
disease2024
New HIV infections 0.49 per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49
0.554 0 GOAL 0 2000 2024 ✦ North star Zero new HIV infections
Unified Nations aspirational north star New HIV infections among uninfected adults ages 15–49.
Source, limitations & data Denominator is uninfected adults in this age group, not the whole population.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.HIV.INCD.ZS ↗
New HIV infections observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49 2024 0.5 2023 0.5 2022 0.5 2021 0.5 2020 0.5 2019 0.5 2018 0.5 2017 0.5 2016 0.5 2015 0.5 2014 0.5 2013 0.5 2012 0.5 2011 0.5 2010 0.5 2009 0.5 2008 0.5 2007 0.5 2006 0.5 2005 0.5 2004 0.5 2003 0.5 2002 0.5 2001 0.4 2000 0.4
diseaseSOURCE CONTEXT
Malaria incidence — per 1,000 at risk
○ No applicable national at-risk incidence rate was found. Non-relevant source zeros and malaria-free status are not treated as numerical incidence estimates.
WHO supplementary malaria-free list · 2012 WHO’s supplementary list records countries where malaria never existed or disappeared without specific measures. Certification or listing concerns indigenous transmission; imported cases can still occur. This status is not a numerical incidence rate.
World Health Organization · register updated 2025-07-15 ↗ ✦ North star End malaria
Unified Nations aspirational north star Estimated new malaria cases per 1,000 people at risk.
Source, limitations & data At-risk population differs from total population. No observation is not zero or proof of elimination.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MLR.INCD.P3 ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Malaria incidence observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year per 1,000 at risk
disease2024
Diabetes prevalence 13.8 % ages 20–79
14.5 7.8 2000 2024 ✦ North star Prevent avoidable diabetes and support everyone living with it
Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum Share of adults ages 20–79 living with diabetes.
Source, limitations & data A modeled prevalence estimate; diagnosis, treatment, and control matter alongside prevention.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.DIAB.ZS ↗
Diabetes prevalence observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year % ages 20–79 2024 13.8 2011 8.5 2000 12.1
diseaseDATA GAP
Tobacco use — % adults 15+
○ No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.
✦ North star A tobacco-free future
Unified Nations aspirational north star Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use in adults.
Source, limitations & data Includes smoked and smokeless tobacco as defined by the source; a modeled estimate.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.PRV.SMOK ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Tobacco use observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year % adults 15+
disease2020
Alcohol consumption 4.7 litres pure alcohol per adult 15+
8.4 4.3 2000 2020 ✦ North star Minimize alcohol-related harm
Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum Annual total alcohol consumption per person age 15+.
Source, limitations & data WHO modeled/projected estimate includes recorded and estimated unrecorded consumption, adjusted for tourism; not a measure of distribution or dependence.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.ALC.PCAP.LI ↗
Alcohol consumption observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year litres pure alcohol per adult 15+ 2020 4.7 2019 6.3 2018 6.3 2017 6.3 2016 6.2 2015 6.1 2014 6.1 2013 6.1 2012 6.1 2011 6.1 2010 6.5 2009 6.9 2008 7.5 2007 7.9 2006 8 2005 7.8 2004 7.2 2003 6.7 2002 6.5 2001 6.5 2000 6.5
diseaseDATA GAP
Child stunting — % children under 5
○ No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.
✦ North star Zero child stunting
Unified Nations aspirational north star Children under five with low height for age relative to the WHO growth standard.
Source, limitations & data Survey and modeled series vary; reflects cumulative deprivation, not every cause of poor nutrition.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.STNT.ZS ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Child stunting observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year % children under 5
diseaseDATA GAP
Child wasting — % children under 5
○ No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.
✦ North star Zero child wasting
Unified Nations aspirational north star Children under five with low weight for height relative to the WHO growth standard.
Source, limitations & data Sparse household surveys; a national observation can miss local or seasonal emergencies.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.WAST.ZS ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Child wasting observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year % children under 5
diseaseDATA GAP
Undernourishment — % of population
○ No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.
✦ North star Zero hunger
Unified Nations aspirational north star Share of people with insufficient dietary energy intake.
Source, limitations & data FAO modeled estimate; values below 2.5% may be censored in source presentation.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SN.ITK.DEFC.ZS ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Undernourishment observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year % of population
care2023
Essential health-service coverage 80 index 0–100
103.3 71.8 GOAL 100 2000 2023 ✦ North star Universal access to essential health services
Unified Nations aspirational north star Universal health coverage service coverage index across essential health services.
Source, limitations & data A tracer-service index, not a claim that every person receives care or financial protection.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH_UHC_SCI ↗
Essential health-service coverage observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year index 0–100 2023 80 2022 81 2021 80 2020 78 2019 78 2018 78 2017 78 2016 79 2015 79 2014 79 2013 79 2012 79 2011 78 2010 78 2009 78 2008 78 2007 77 2006 77 2005 77 2004 76 2003 76 2002 75 2001 75 2000 75
care2024
DTP immunization 97 % children ages 12–23 months
100.8 93.2 GOAL 100 2000 2024 ✦ North star Every child protected by routine vaccination
Unified Nations aspirational north star Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving three doses of DTP vaccine.
Source, limitations & data Coverage does not measure every vaccine, timeliness, or equitable access.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.IDPT ↗
DTP immunization observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year % children ages 12–23 months 2024 97 2023 96 2022 96 2021 96 2020 99 2019 97 2018 98 2017 98 2016 98 2015 94 2014 98 2013 97 2012 98 2011 98 2010 96 2009 98 2008 99 2007 99 2006 99 2005 99 2004 96 2003 99 2002 97 2001 99 2000 99
care2024
Measles immunization 95 % children ages 12–23 months
101.3 88.7 GOAL 100 2000 2024 ✦ North star Every child protected against measles
Unified Nations aspirational north star Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving a measles vaccine.
Source, limitations & data One vaccine-dose indicator, not proof of community immunity or complete schedules.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.MEAS ↗
Measles immunization observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year % children ages 12–23 months 2024 95 2023 95 2022 95 2021 96 2020 95 2019 97 2018 96 2017 93 2016 98 2015 95 2014 93 2013 99 2012 95 2011 99 2010 99 2009 99 2008 99 2007 99 2006 99 2005 99 2004 98 2003 98 2002 99 2001 90 2000 99
care2020
Skilled birth attendance 100 % of births
100.1 99.3 GOAL 100 2000 2020 ✦ North star Every birth supported by skilled, respectful care
Unified Nations aspirational north star Births attended by skilled health personnel.
Source, limitations & data Presence of a skilled attendant does not establish quality, emergency access, or respectful care.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.BRTC.ZS ↗
Skilled birth attendance observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year % of births 2020 100 2019 100 2018 100 2015 100 2014 100 2013 100 2012 100 2011 100 2010 100 2009 100 2008 100 2007 100 2006 100 2005 100 2004 100 2002 99.5 2000 99.4
care2024
Adolescent birth rate 36.4 births per 1,000 women ages 15–19
72.5 30.9 2000 2024 ✦ North star Prevent unintended adolescent pregnancy and support young parents
Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum Births per 1,000 women ages 15–19.
Source, limitations & data Births alone do not establish intention or agency; reproductive choice and access to care matter.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.ADO.TFRT ↗
Adolescent birth rate observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year births per 1,000 women ages 15–19 2024 36.4 2023 35.2 2022 35.7 2021 37 2020 38.7 2019 39.6 2018 40.4 2017 40.5 2016 40.3 2015 40.4 2014 40.8 2013 41.4 2012 42.6 2011 43.6 2010 44.4 2009 46 2008 47.3 2007 48.8 2006 51.7 2005 54.3 2004 57 2003 60.1 2002 63.2 2001 67 2000 68.2
care2023
Current health expenditure 5.7 % of GDP
6.4 4.2 2000 2023 ✦ North star Affordable, effective care with fair financial protection
Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum Current health expenditure as a share of GDP.
Source, limitations & data More spending is not automatically better outcomes; excludes capital expenditure.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS ↗
Current health expenditure observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year % of GDP 2023 5.7 2022 5.5 2021 6.2 2020 5.7 2019 5.2 2018 4.9 2017 5.3 2016 5.4 2015 5.1 2014 4.8 2013 5.1 2012 5 2011 5.2 2010 5.2 2009 5.3 2008 5.3 2007 4.8 2006 5 2005 4.7 2004 4.5 2003 4.8 2002 4.5 2001 4.4 2000 4.8
care2023
Out-of-pocket health costs 41.8 % of health expenditure
59.4 36.4 2000 2023 ✦ North star No one pushed into hardship by the cost of care
Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum Out-of-pocket spending as a share of current health expenditure.
Source, limitations & data Not the share of household income spent on health, and not a direct catastrophic-spending measure.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.OOPC.CH.ZS ↗
Out-of-pocket health costs observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year % of health expenditure 2023 41.8 2022 43.3 2021 38.8 2020 42.2 2019 46.4 2018 49.4 2017 53.4 2016 54.9 2015 57.1 2014 53.7 2013 56.4 2012 55.4 2011 55.4 2010 55.2 2009 54.7 2008 56.9 2007 51.1 2006 50 2005 48 2004 46.1 2003 50.6 2002 51.3 2001 51.1 2000 52.6
care2018
Physician availability 3.1 per 1,000 people
3.3 0.808 2001 2018 ✦ North star Timely access to qualified health professionals
Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum Number of physicians per 1,000 population.
Source, limitations & data Counts can combine practicing or registered staff depending on country; distribution and quality matter.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.PHYS.ZS ↗
Physician availability observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year per 1,000 people 2018 3.1 2015 2.9 2001 1.1
care2023
Nurses & midwives 6.6 per 1,000 people
6.8 4.3 2001 2023 ✦ North star Adequate nursing and midwifery care everywhere
Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum Nursing and midwifery personnel per 1,000 population.
Source, limitations & data Country reporting and occupational coverage differ; national density conceals shortages.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.NUMW.P3 ↗
Nurses & midwives observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year per 1,000 people 2023 6.6 2015 4.6 2001 6.4
environmentDATA GAP
Safely managed drinking water — % of population
○ No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.
✦ North star Safe drinking water for everyone
Unified Nations aspirational north star People using drinking water that is on premises, available when needed, and free from contamination.
Source, limitations & data WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Missing safely managed data must not be substituted silently with basic access.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.H2O.SMDW.ZS ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Safely managed drinking water observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year % of population
environmentDATA GAP
Safely managed sanitation — % of population
○ No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.
✦ North star Safe sanitation for everyone
Unified Nations aspirational north star People using improved, unshared sanitation with safe disposal or treatment of excreta.
Source, limitations & data WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Basic sanitation is a separate, less stringent measure.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SMSS.ZS ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Safely managed sanitation observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year % of population
environmentDATA GAP
Handwashing facilities — % of population
○ No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.
✦ North star Soap, water, and hygiene access for everyone
Unified Nations aspirational north star People with a handwashing facility with soap and water at home.
Source, limitations & data Limited survey coverage; presence does not establish consistent use.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.HYGN.ZS ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Handwashing facilities observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year % of population
environment2023
Fine-particle air pollution 8.9 µg/m³
11.5 4.3 GOAL 5 2000 2023 ✦ North star WHO guideline: annual PM2.5 at most 5 µg/m³
WHO air-quality guideline · Target source ↗ Population-weighted annual mean exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5).
Source, limitations & data Modeled national exposure. Local hotspots and personal exposure differ.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3 ↗
Fine-particle air pollution observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year µg/m³ 2023 8.9 2022 8.3 2021 9.7 2020 8.9 2019 9.1 2018 9.2 2017 9.9 2016 9.1 2015 10.2 2014 8.1 2013 8.1 2012 10.1 2011 8.6 2010 10.3 2009 10.2 2008 9.6 2007 9.2 2006 9.5 2005 9.3 2004 8.6 2003 9.5 2002 10.3 2001 10.7 2000 10.8
environment2023
Clean cooking access 100 % of population
106.3 93.4 GOAL 100 2000 2023 ✦ North star Clean cooking without harmful household smoke
Unified Nations aspirational north star People with access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking.
Source, limitations & data Primary reliance as defined by WHO; access does not guarantee affordability or exclusive use.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.CFT.ACCS.ZS ↗
Clean cooking access observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year % of population 2023 100 2022 100 2021 100 2020 100 2019 100 2018 100 2017 100 2016 100 2015 100 2014 100 2013 100 2012 100 2011 100 2010 100 2009 100 2008 100 2007 100 2006 100 2005 100 2004 100 2003 100 2002 100 2001 100 2000 100
environment2024
Electricity access 100 % of population
100.8 92.7 GOAL 100 2000 2024 ✦ North star Reliable, affordable electricity for everyone
Unified Nations aspirational north star Share of people with access to electricity.
Source, limitations & data Connection alone does not measure reliability, affordability or clean generation.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS ↗
Electricity access observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year % of population 2024 100 2023 100 2022 100 2021 100 2020 100 2019 100 2018 100 2017 100 2016 100 2015 100 2014 100 2013 100 2012 100 2011 100 2010 99.8 2009 97.6 2008 97.3 2007 97 2006 96.7 2005 96.5 2004 96.3 2003 96 2002 95.8 2001 93.5 2000 95.4
opportunityDATA GAP
Extreme poverty — % of population
○ No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.
✦ North star Zero extreme poverty
Unified Nations aspirational north star People living on less than $3.00 a day at 2021 purchasing-power-parity prices.
Source, limitations & data Survey-based; line and PPP base change across releases. The source metadata gives the exact current definition.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.DDAY ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Extreme poverty observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year % of population
opportunityDATA GAP
Unemployment — % of labor force
○ No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.
✦ North star Decent work for everyone who wants it
Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum People without work who are available and seeking work; ILO modeled estimate.
Source, limitations & data Excludes people outside the labor force and does not establish job quality.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Unemployment observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year % of labor force
opportunityDATA GAP
Employment-to-population ratio — % ages 15+
○ No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.
✦ North star Dignified, fairly paid work and genuine choice
Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum Share of people age 15+ who are employed; ILO modeled estimate.
Source, limitations & data Age structure, education and unpaid care affect the rate. 100% employment is not an appropriate universal goal.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.EMP.TOTL.SP.ZS ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Employment-to-population ratio observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year % ages 15+
opportunity2025
Income per person 31,428 international dollars, constant 2021 PPP
33K 18.3K 2000 2025 ✦ North star Shared prosperity within ecological limits
Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum GDP per person adjusted for purchasing power and inflation.
Source, limitations & data Not household income, wealth or wellbeing; the current PPP base is specified in source metadata.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD ↗
Income per person observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year international dollars, constant 2021 PPP 2025 31,428 2024 30,656 2023 30,617 2022 29,750 2021 26,897 2020 26,737 2019 31,512 2018 30,576 2017 29,949 2016 29,867 2015 28,730 2014 28,530 2013 26,532 2012 25,114 2011 25,380 2010 24,998 2009 24,974 2008 25,899 2007 23,330 2006 23,259 2005 22,613 2004 20,661 2003 19,927 2002 20,813 2001 20,649 2000 19,841
opportunityDATA GAP
Income inequality — Gini index 0–100
○ No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.
✦ North star Fair opportunity and less harmful inequality
Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum Distribution of income or consumption within a country.
Source, limitations & data Income and consumption surveys are not interchangeable; sparse survey years are shown honestly.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.GINI ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Income inequality observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year Gini index 0–100
opportunity2023
Primary-school completion 124.3 % of relevant age group
162.9 89.3 GOAL 100 2000 2023 ✦ North star Every child completes quality primary education
Unified Nations aspirational north star Completion rate for primary education.
Source, limitations & data Gross enrollment-based ratios can exceed 100%; completion does not directly measure learning.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS ↗
Primary-school completion observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year % of relevant age group 2023 124.3 2021 155.3 2020 112 2019 110.2 2018 111.5 2017 112.2 2016 112.6 2015 120.1 2014 111.3 2013 117 2012 112.7 2011 109.5 2010 104.1 2009 109 2008 96.9 2007 102.9 2005 111.7 2004 112.1 2003 99.5 2002 107.9 2001 102.6 2000 102.4
opportunityDATA GAP
Adult literacy — % adults 15+
○ No national rate for all adults ages 15+ was found. Youth-only, female-only and reading-proficiency tests are different measures.
✦ North star Literacy for every adult
Unified Nations aspirational north star Adults who can read and write a short simple statement about everyday life.
Source, limitations & data Sparse census or survey observations; national definitions and self-report can vary.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.ADT.LITR.ZS ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Adult literacy observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year % adults 15+
opportunity2024
Internet use 76.9 % of population
112.2 0 GOAL 100 2000 2024 ✦ North star Meaningful digital access for everyone
Unified Nations aspirational north star People using the internet.
Source, limitations & data Access does not establish affordability, safety, speed or digital literacy.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · IT.NET.USER.ZS ↗
Internet use observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year % of population 2024 76.9 2023 76.6 2022 75.8 2021 74.4 2020 70.3 2019 69.4 2018 68.6 2017 67.8 2016 67 2015 66.2 2014 65.4 2013 64.6 2012 64 2011 63.2 2010 63 2009 55.7 2008 49.2 2007 43.5 2006 38.5 2005 34 2004 24.7 2003 23 2002 21.2 2001 7.7 2000 5.9
opportunityDATA GAP
Birth registration — % children under 5
○ No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.
✦ North star Every child counted and legally recognized
Unified Nations aspirational north star Children under five whose births have been registered with a civil authority.
Source, limitations & data Survey or administrative coverage may differ; registration does not establish complete vital statistics.
World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.REG.BRTH.ZS ↗
Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗
Birth registration observations for Saint Kitts and Nevis Year % children under 5
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