International Relations of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Country profile & diplomacy overview · 10 relations tracked

Saint Kitts and Nevis is a small island nation located in the Caribbean Sea. It is a sovereign state and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The country is made up of two islands: Saint Kitts (also known as Saint Christopher) and Nevis. The capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis is Basseterre, which is located on the island of Saint Kitts.

Population

46.9K#195 of 205

Land area

261 km²#196 of 205

GDP

$1.2B#190 of 199

Global influence

#196Very Low

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Saint Kitts and Nevis was a British colony until 1983, when it gained independence. The country has a parliamentary democracy and is a constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state. The prime minister is the head of government.

The economy of Saint Kitts and Nevis is primarily based on tourism and agriculture. The country is known for its natural beauty, with sandy beaches, lush forests, and mountains. It is also a popular destination for travelers interested in history and culture, as the island was an important center of the sugar industry in the past.

Saint Kitts and Nevis has a small population of around 52,000 people. The majority of the population is of African descent, with a small percentage of people of European and East Indian ancestry. The official language of the country is English, and the majority of the population is Christian.

Saint Kitts and Nevis is a member of several regional organizations, including the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). It has good relations with other countries in the region and around the world.

Geography & terrain

A pair of small volcanic islands in the eastern Caribbean, dominated by steep, forested central peaks (including Mount Liamuiga) ringed by narrow coastal lowlands. Tropical climate with a wet season prone to hurricanes. As small isolated islands, the surrounding sea itself is the main defensive feature, though this offers no protection against naval attack or storms.

Key facts

Diverse sources: UN, World Bank, Saint Kitts and Nevis Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital	Basseterre (14.0K people, 29.8% of total population)
Population	46.9K (2025) (#195 of 205 countries)
Land area	261 km² (#196 of 205 countries)
Main religion	Christianity
Life expectancy	70 years

Source: World Bank Open Data. Most recent available data (2025)
Currency	East Caribbean Dollar
Main language(s)	English
Government type	Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Time zone	UTC-4.0
GDP	$1.2B (#190 of 199 countries)
GDP per capita	$25.2K (#56 of 199 countries)
International calling code	+1869
Driving side	Left
UNESCO World Heritage Sites	1
Nuclear power	No
European Union	Not a member
NATO	Not a member
Other groups	Commonwealth of Nations

Land borders

Saint Kitts and Nevis has no land borders (it is an island nation or otherwise has no neighboring countries).

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Rank #196 Very Low International Influence

Saint Kitts and Nevis's actions have no significant effect on the world, and a very limited impact on other countries.

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Most intense relations

Top 5 relations of Saint Kitts and Nevis by overall intensity. Intensity reflects the level and significance of interaction—not whether the relationship is positive or negative.