Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Saint Helena
Saint Helena: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was -0.8176 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Saint Helena, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Saint Helena stood at -0.8176 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 26.3% on the previous year and down 223.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Saint Helena peaked at 1.5 % change on previous year in 1971 and was at its lowest, -2.1 % change on previous year, in 2008.
Saint Helena ranks 219th of 233 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Saint Helena, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.5 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -11.8% |
| 1973 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -6.4% |
| 1974 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 1975 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 1976 | 0.951 % change on previous year | -10.3% |
| 1977 | 0.5035 % change on previous year | -47.1% |
| 1978 | 1.15 % change on previous year | +127.9% |
| 1979 | 0.8628 % change on previous year | -24.8% |
| 1980 | 0.8237 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 1981 | 0.8013 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 1982 | 0.9196 % change on previous year | +14.8% |
| 1983 | 1.1 % change on previous year | +19.2% |
| 1984 | 0.8555 % change on previous year | -22.0% |
| 1985 | 0.6513 % change on previous year | -23.9% |
| 1986 | 0.2709 % change on previous year | -58.4% |
| 1987 | 0.5853 % change on previous year | +116.1% |
| 1988 | -0.0746 % change on previous year | -112.7% |
| 1989 | -0.3285 % change on previous year | +340.3% |
| 1990 | -0.5993 % change on previous year | +82.4% |
| 1991 | -0.5426 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 1992 | -0.8032 % change on previous year | +48.0% |
| 1993 | -0.6722 % change on previous year | -16.3% |
| 1994 | -0.892 % change on previous year | +32.7% |
| 1995 | -0.9777 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 1996 | -1.02 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 1997 | -0.9183 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 1998 | -1.07 % change on previous year | +16.6% |
| 1999 | -1.05 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2000 | -1.18 % change on previous year | +11.9% |
| 2001 | -1.24 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 2002 | -1.37 % change on previous year | +10.7% |
| 2003 | -1.59 % change on previous year | +16.2% |
| 2004 | -1.74 % change on previous year | +9.2% |
| 2005 | -1.79 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 2006 | -2.04 % change on previous year | +13.8% |
| 2007 | -1.95 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2008 | -2.1 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 2009 | 0.2469 % change on previous year | -111.8% |
| 2010 | 0.6441 % change on previous year | +160.9% |
| 2011 | 0.6023 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 0.7297 % change on previous year | +21.1% |
| 2013 | 0.7058 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 0.4795 % change on previous year | -32.1% |
| 2015 | 0.6608 % change on previous year | +37.8% |
| 2016 | 0.7659 % change on previous year | +15.9% |
| 2017 | -0.3257 % change on previous year | -142.5% |
| 2018 | -0.2542 % change on previous year | -22.0% |
| 2019 | -0.455 % change on previous year | +79.0% |
| 2020 | -0.384 % change on previous year | -15.6% |
| 2021 | -0.6608 % change on previous year | +72.1% |
| 2022 | -0.813 % change on previous year | +23.0% |
| 2023 | -0.9314 % change on previous year | +14.6% |
| 2024 | -1.11 % change on previous year | +19.1% |
| 2025 | -0.8176 % change on previous year | -26.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.08 % change on previous year | 0.5035 % change on previous year | 1.5 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.5601 % change on previous year | -0.3285 % change on previous year | 1.1 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.8544 % change on previous year | -1.07 % change on previous year | -0.5426 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.47 % change on previous year | -2.1 % change on previous year | 0.2469 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3553 % change on previous year | -0.455 % change on previous year | 0.7659 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.7861 % change on previous year | -1.11 % change on previous year | -0.384 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Saint Helena
- 216 Wallis and Futuna -0.7509 % change on previous year compare
- 217 Monaco -0.753 % change on previous year compare
- 218 Martinique -0.8019 % change on previous year compare
- 220 Latvia -0.8321 % change on previous year compare
- 221 Poland -0.8912 % change on previous year compare
- 222 Saint Pierre and Miquelon -0.9197 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Saint Helena
- Population density 6.81 (2100)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4874 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.5911 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4874 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4938 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 110 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.607 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.607 (2100)
- Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate 3.33 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Saint Helena?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Saint Helena was -0.8176 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Saint Helena?
- The highest recorded value was 1.5 % change on previous year in 1971.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Saint Helena?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.1 % change on previous year in 2008.
- How does Saint Helena rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Saint Helena ranks 219th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Saint Helena?
- Over the last ten years it is down 223.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Helena data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.