Saint Lucia: Facts & Stats
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| Head Of Government | Prime Minister: Philip J. Pierre |
|---|---|
| Capital | Castries |
| Population | (2024 est.) 186,500 |
| Head Of State | British Monarch: King Charles III, represented by Governor-General: Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles (acting) |
| Form Of Government | constitutional monarchy with a Parliament consisting of two legislative chambers (Senate [111]; House of Assembly [182]) |
| Official Language | English |
| Official Religion | none |
| Official Name | Saint Lucia |
| Total Area (Sq Km) | 616 |
| Total Area (Sq Mi) | 238 |
| Monetary Unit | Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$) |
| Population Rank | (2023) 191 |
| Population Projection 2030 | 201,400 |
| Density: Persons Per Sq Mi | (2024) 783.6 |
| Density: Persons Per Sq Km | (2024) 302.8 |
| Urban-Rural Population | Urban: (2024) 19.3% • Rural: (2024) 80.7% |
| Life Expectancy At Birth | Male: (2022) 76.2 years • Female: (2022) 81.8 years |
| Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate | Male: not available • Female: not available |
| Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) | (2023) 2,236 |
| Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) | (2023) 12,400 |
| 1Seats are appointed by the governor-general.2One seat is reserved for the speaker, who may be elected from outside the House of Assembly. | |
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