Urban Population: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Analysis# Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Urban Population Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has an urban population of 47.849% as of 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents substantial growth from 40.11% in 1960, a 19.3 percentage point increase over six decades. The nation has steadily urbanized, climbing from a predominantly rural society in the mid-20th century to one approaching half urban population today. The recent trend reveals consistent annual growth from 2015 onward, with urban population rising from 46.685% to 47.849% in just nine years. The steady 0.1–0.2 percentage point annual increases since 2015 suggest continued urbanization momentum. If this trajectory persists, the country may cross the 50% urban threshold within the next decade, marking a historic demographic shift toward an urban-majority population.