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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Form of Government: Constitutional monarchy
Area: 389 sq km
Population: 110 520 inhab. (estimate 2018)
Density: 284.11 inhab./sq km
Coordinates: lat. 13° N; long. 61° W
Capital: Kingstown (capital) 12 940 inhab. (2015); Kingstown 26 785 inhab. (2015), urban agglomeration
Currency: East Caribbean dollar (100 cents)
Human development index: 0.723 (rank: 99)
Head of State: The British Sovereign
Prime Minister: Ralph Gonsalves (ULP, Labour), since 29 March 2001
Internet: www.stats.gov.vc (Statistical Office)
Member of Caricom, Commonwealth, OAS, UN, WTO
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Useful informationInternational license plate code WV
International dialling code 001784
Travel vaccinations requirement yellow fever (required only if traveling from a country with risk of transmission)
Electricity (Voltage) 230
Driving side left
Internet code .vc
GMT -4
DST not applied
Annual average temperature (°C) Kingstown 26
Average temperature in January/July (°C) Kingstown 24.5/27.5
Daily sunshine hours in June/December (average) Kingstown 7/8
Annual average precipitation (mm) Kingstown 2300
Days of rainfall (annual average) Kingstown 240
Geography.
A group of islands in the Lesser Antilles, consisting of the islands of Saint Vincent and the northern Grenadines. The volcano La Soufrière (1234 m) is the highest peak.
Government
It has been independent since 27 October 1979. The British Sovereign is represented by a Governor General who appoints the Prime Minister. The Parliament is made up of 23 members who serve a five-year term (with 15 being elected).
Justice
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicides | 36.5 | per 100 000 pop. | 2016 |
| Police personnel | 771.9 | per 100 000 pop. | 2012 |
Administrative division
Administrative division
| Island | AREA | INHABITANTS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Grenadines | 23 sq km | 6 199 inhab. | 2015 |
| Saint Vincent | 347 sq km | 99 996 inhab. | 2015 |
Cities
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstown | 12 940 | inhab. | 2015 |
Urban agglomerations
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstown | 26 785 | inhab. | 2015 |
Population
| Population by age and gender (% - 2018) | ||||||||
| ||||||||
| MALE | AGE | FEMALE | ||||||
Demographic statistics
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth rate | 15.2 | ‰ | 2017 |
| Death rate | 7.3 | ‰ | 2017 |
Ethnic groups
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| black | 71.2 | % | 2012 |
| mulatto | 23 | % | 2012 |
Religions
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protestant | 61.2 | % | 2012 |
| Anglican | 13.9 | % | 2012 |
Languages
| DESCRIPTION |
|---|
| English (official) |
| English Creole |
Population by selected age groups
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-14 years | 20.9 | % | 2018 |
| 15-29 years | 23 | % | 2018 |
Economy
The primary sector is relevant, especially with the banana growing crops, which are however subject to damage caused by seasonal tropical storms. Tourism, construction and offshore financial activities are important. Unemployment remains high.
Economy - General data
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural prod. index (2004-06=100) | 110.02 | index | 2016 |
| Balance of trade | - 290 | M US$ | 2018 |
Economy - Employment
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active population | 57 928 | units | 2018 |
| Active population, Females | 41.2 | % | 2018 |
Economy - Unemployment
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 19.8 | % | 2018 |
| Unemployment rate, Females | 36.8 | % | 2018 |
Economy - State budget
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expenses | 564.7 | M LCU | 2017 |
| Revenues | 592.2 | M LCU | 2017 |
Employment by economic activity
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| agriculture | 13.5 | % | 2018 |
| industry | 20.5 | % | 2018 |
GDP by economic activity
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| agriculture | 8.3 | % | 2017 |
| industry | 17.8 | % | 2017 |
Financial data
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currency in circulation | 0.14 | BN LCU | 2018 |
| International reserves | 169.6 | M US$ | 2018 |
Agriculture
Land use
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| arable land | 20.51 | % | 2015 |
| forests | 69.23 | % | 2015 |
Agriculture - products - Cereals
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cereals, total | 0.633 | 1000 t | 2017 |
| maize | 0.633 | 1000 t | 2017 |
Agriculture - products - Roots and tubers
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cassava | 0.67 | 1000 t | 2017 |
| roots and tubers, total | 15.213 | 1000 t | 2017 |
Agriculture - products - Vegetables
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| carrots and turnips | 0.427 | 1000 t | 2017 |
| chillies and peppers | 0.292 | 1000 t | 2017 |
Agriculture - products - Oilcrops
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| groundnuts | 0.274 | 1000 t | 2017 |
Agriculture - products - Coconut palm
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| coconuts | 2.525 | 1000 t | 2017 |
| copra | 0.3 | 1000 t | 2006 |
Agriculture - products - Aromatics
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cocoa | 0.222 | 1000 t | 2017 |
| coffee | 0.184 | 1000 t | 2017 |
Agriculture - products - Industrial crops
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| sugar cane | 17.78 | 1000 t | 2017 |
| tobacco | 0.101 | 1000 t | 2017 |
Agriculture - products - Fruits
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| apples | 1.087 | 1000 t | 2017 |
| fruits, total | 74.888 | 1000 t | 2014 |
Agriculture - products - Citrus fruits
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| citrus fruits | 2.16 | 1000 t | 2017 |
| grapefruits | 0.256 | 1000 t | 2017 |
Agriculture - products - Tropical fruits
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| bananas | 58.916 | 1000 t | 2017 |
| mangoes | 1.466 | 1000 t | 2017 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Cereals
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| maize | 0.024 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Roots and tubers
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cassava | 0.098 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
| sweet potatoes | 2.1 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Vegetables
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| carrots and turnips | 0.049 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
| chillies and peppers | 0.041 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Oilcrops
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| groundnuts | 0.081 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Coconut palm
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| coconuts | 0.679 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Aromatics
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cocoa | 0.795 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
| coffee | 0.546 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Industrial crops
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| sugar cane | 0.729 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
| tobacco | 0.076 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Fruits
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| apples | 0.203 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
| pears | 0.034 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Citrus fruits
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| citrus fruits | 0.388 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
| grapefruits | 0.014 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Tropical fruits
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| bananas | 5.949 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
| mangoes | 0.233 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
Forests-Livestock-Fishing
Forestry
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| timber | 7 141 | m³ | 2017 |
Livestock - Cattle
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cattle | 3.931 | 1000 heads | 2017 |
| cattle and buffaloes | 3.931 | 1000 heads | 2017 |
Livestock - Pigs
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| pigs | 5.987 | 1000 heads | 2017 |
Livestock - Sheep
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| sheep | 8.507 | 1000 heads | 2017 |
Livestock - Goats
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| goats | 9.807 | 1000 heads | 2017 |
Livestock - Equines
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| asses | 1.313 | 1000 heads | 2017 |
| asses and mules | 1.313 | 1000 heads | 2017 |
Livestock - Poultry
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| birds | 250 | 1000 heads | 2017 |
Livestock - Livestock products
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| eggs | 0.535 | 1000 t | 2017 |
| hides and skins | 0.035 | 1000 t | 2013 |
Fishing
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| crustaceans and molluscs | 269 | t | 2017 |
| marine fishes | 32 640 | t | 2017 |
Energy
Electric energy - Generated
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| - thermal | 130 | M kWh | 2016 |
| non-renewable electricity generation | 82.802 | % | 2016 |
Electric energy - Installed capacity
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| - thermal | 46 | 1000 kW | 2016 |
| - hydro | 7 | 1000 kW | 2016 |
Electric energy - Total production and capacity
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| total net generation | 157 | M kWh | 2016 |
| total installed capacity | 54 | 1000 kW | 2016 |
Industry
Industry - Food and beverages
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| beer of barley | 4.5 | 1000 t | 2014 |
| coconut oil | 0.3 | 1000 t | 2014 |
Industry - Various
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| manufacturing production | 40.3 | M US$ | 2018 |
Trade
Composition of goods exports
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| food products | 73.288 | % of goods exports | 2018 |
| manufactures | 26.184 | % of goods exports | 2018 |
Tourism
International Tourism
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expenditures | 34 | M US$ | 2017 |
| Number of arrivals | 76 000 | units | 2017 |
Social and welfare
Social statistics - Education
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected years of schooling | 13.2 | years | 2004 |
| Gross enrolment ratio, primary - Female | 102 | index | 2017 |
Social statistics - Students and Teachers by level
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teachers, primary level | 905 | units | 2017 |
| Teachers, secondary level | 704 | units | 2017 |
Social statistics - Social protection
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social protection spending | 10.4 | % of total expenses | 2004 |
Social statistics - Health
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital beds | 2.6 | per 1000 pop. | 2014 |
| Physicians | 0.5 | per 1000 pop. | 2013 |
Social statistics - Diseases
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberculosis | 2.1 | per 100 000 pop. | 2017 |
| Tuberculosis (prevalence) | 33 | per 100 000 pop. | 2014 |
Other social indicators
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking | 95.98 | % | 2016 |
| Access to electricity | 100 | % | 2017 |
