Total number of international immigrants in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia: Total number of international immigrants was 8,079 immigrants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Total number of international immigrants in Saint Lucia, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total number of international immigrants in Saint Lucia is 8,079 immigrants, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Saint Lucia peaked at 9,871 immigrants in 2000 and was at its lowest, 5,305 immigrants, in 1990.
Saint Lucia ranks 204th of 232 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,230 immigrants | 5,305 immigrants | 7,155 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 9,855 immigrants | 9,839 immigrants | 9,871 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 8,862 immigrants | 8,673 immigrants | 9,050 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 8,208 immigrants | 8,079 immigrants | 8,338 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Saint Lucia
- 201 Dominica 8,440 immigrants compare
- 202 East Timor 8,303 immigrants compare
- 203 Faroe Islands 8,101 immigrants compare
- 205 Saint Kitts and Nevis 7,958 immigrants compare
- 206 Grenada 7,340 immigrants compare
- 207 Anguilla 5,918 immigrants compare
More population data for Saint Lucia
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 4,097 people (2100)
- Population density 177.41 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -1.0% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.39 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 5 people (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.39 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.39 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate 0.3% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 1.38 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Saint Lucia?
- Total number of international immigrants in Saint Lucia was 8,079 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The highest recorded value was 9,871 immigrants in 2000.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,305 immigrants in 1990.
- How does Saint Lucia rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Saint Lucia ranks 204th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Saint Lucia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Saint Lucia data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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