Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: key facts and figures
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has 100,600 people, English as an official language, the East Caribbean dollar and 13 public holidays a year. It ranks 181st of 191 countries for total economy.
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
- Annual change-0.7%
- Fertility rate1.8 per woman#113
- Aged 65 and over11.89%#70
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
- Total economy$1.3 billion#181
- Real growth+3.4%#93
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
- Life expectancy71.2 years#120
- Mean schooling11.3 years#59
Currency
what money is used and its official code
- ISO 4217 codeXCD
- SymbolEC$
- CapitalKingstown
Languages
which languages hold official status
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+1784
- Time zoneAmerica/St_Vincent
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Mar 14National Heroes Day
- Mar 16National Heroes Day Observed
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
- E-government index0.588#117
- Global rank#117
- E-government groupHigh
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
- Highest pointVolcanic central ranges
- ClimateThe country has a tropical maritime climate with warm temperatures year-round and a marked wetter season, while elevation creates local rainfall differences.
Education
how the school system is structured
- Secondary enrolment9,510
- CSEC candidates2,478
- CAPE candidates634
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