Saint Lucia
- Capital:
- Castries
- Continent:
- North America
- Region(s):
- Caribbean
- Largest Cities:
- Castries, Gros Islet, Vieux Fort
- Abbreviation:
- LCA
180,488
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
180,488
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Saint Lucia's population is projected to be 111,419 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 180,488 | 0.22% | 191 |
| 2025 | 180,149 | 0.21% | 191 |
| 2020 | 178,250 | 0.33% | 191 |
| 2019 | 177,661 | 0.36% | 191 |
| 2018 | 177,017 | 0.38% | 191 |
| 2017 | 176,342 | 0.4% | 190 |
| 2015 | 174,905 | 0.46% | 190 |
| 2010 | 170,906 | 0.65% | 190 |
| 2005 | 165,450 | 0.85% | 189 |
| 2000 | 158,616 | 1.37% | 189 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 180,488 | 0.22% | 191 |
| 2032 | 181,492 | 0.08% | 191 |
| 2037 | 180,632 | -0.1% | 192 |
| 2042 | 178,185 | -0.27% | 192 |
| 2047 | 174,727 | -0.39% | 193 |
| 2052 | 170,185 | -0.53% | 193 |
| 2057 | 164,978 | -0.62% | 193 |
| 2062 | 159,131 | -0.72% | 193 |
| 2067 | 152,614 | -0.83% | 193 |
| 2072 | 145,574 | -0.94% | 193 |
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Castries has a metropolitan area population of 59,021, comprising 32.7%% of Saint Lucia's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castries | 59,021 | 32.7% |
| 2 | Gros Islet | 31,725 | 17.58% |
| 3 | Vieux Fort | 20,947 | 11.61% |
| 4 | Micoud | 16,832 | 9.33% |
| 5 | Dennery | 13,060 | 7.24% |
| 6 | Laborie | 9,211 | 5.1% |
| 7 | Soufriere | 8,273 | 4.58% |
| 8 | Choiseul | 7,500 | 4.16% |
| 9 | Anse-la-Raye | 5,712 | 3.16% |
| 10 | Canaries | 2,215 | 1.23% |
As of 2026, Saint Lucia has a total population of 180,488, ranking as the 191st most populous nation in the world.
Saint Lucia represents < 0.01% of the total global population and 0.03% of North America's population.
Saint Lucia has a population density of 295.9 people per km² (approximately 766.3 per mi²), making it the 46th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 96.68% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Saint Lucia is Black/African descent (85.3%) , followed by Mixed (10.9%) .
As of 2026, Roman Catholic is the largest religion in Saint Lucia, comprising 61.5% of the population.