Government finances

Central government data (World Bank WDI). Not directly comparable with EU Maastricht figures which use general government.

Government debt
57.7% GDP
2014
Govt expenditure
26.7% GDP
2020
Budget deficit
2.3% GDP
2020

Price level

St. Kitts and Nevis is 31.4% cheaper than the USA overall (2025). Index: USA = 100.

Overall price level
68.6(USA=100)
2025

Source: World Bank WDI (PA.NUS.PPP / PA.NUS.FCRF × 100). GDP price level only.

Government debt since 2002

YearDebt (% GDP)Change
200279.3—
200392.3+13
200490.8-1.5
200592.3+1.5
200684.7-7.7
200797+12.4
200892.5-4.6
2009100.8+8.3
2010104.9+4.1
2011103-1.9
201297-6.1
201367.1-29.8
201457.7-9.5

Data sources

DatasetSourceCoverage
Govt debt / expenditure / revenue / surplusWorld Bank WDI (GC.* indicators)2000–2024
Price level index (USA=100)World Bank WDI PPP/XR ratio1990–2023
Labour tax wedgeEurostat earn_nt_taxrateEEA/EU only
Statutory tax ratesOECD / EC Taxation Trends 2024EU+EFTA only