International Saint Lucia relations

Country profile & diplomacy overview · 9 relations tracked

Saint Lucia is an island nation located in the eastern Caribbean Sea. It is a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). The country has a population of approximately 180,000 people and is a parliamentary democracy with a prime minister as the head of government. English is the official language, although French and Creole are also spoken.

Population

183.6K#181 of 203

Land area

606 km²#182 of 203

GDP

$2.7B#174 of 197

Global influence

#196Very Low

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Saint Lucia has a mixed economy that is dependent on tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing. The country's main exports include bananas, coconut products, and clothing. The main industries include tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing.

Saint Lucia has close ties with the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada, as well as with other Caribbean and Latin American countries. The country is also a member of the United Nations and the Commonwealth of Nations.

Political tensions between the government and opposition parties have at times led to protests and demonstrations, but overall the country has a stable political system and a relatively low crime rate.

Geography & terrain

A volcanic Caribbean island with a mountainous, densely forested interior, including the twin Piton peaks, and a narrow coastal fringe where most settlement occurs. Tropical maritime climate with a hurricane-prone wet season. The rugged interior would slow any inland movement, but as a small island nation its exposed coastline leaves it fully open to attack or blockade from the sea.

Key facts

Diverse sources: UN, World Bank, Saint Lucia Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital	Castries (20.0K people, 10.9% of total population)
Population	183.6K (#181 of 203 countries)
Land area	606 km² (#182 of 203 countries)
Main religion	Christianity
Life expectancy	76 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	$2.7B (#174 of 197 countries)
GDP per capita	$14.7K (#72 of 198 countries)
International calling code	+1758
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 Lucia 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 Lucia'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 Lucia by overall intensity. Intensity reflects the level and significance of interaction—not whether the relationship is positive or negative.