Saint Helena Travel Guide
British Overseas Territories
Did you know?
The population of Saint Helena is around 4.3 thous., which puts the islands in 222. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).
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The distance between Jamestown (SH) and Washington D.C. (US) is 5950 miles
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Facts and Figures
Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country
Population | 222 / 231 Ranking | 4 255 African descent 50%, white 25%, Chinese 25% |
Area | 204 / 230 Ranking | 119 mi² |
Life expectancy | 37 / 196 Ranking | 80.3 Life expectancy expressed in years.men 77.3women 83.3 |
Median age | 140 / 157 Ranking | 43.2 Average age of population expressed in years.men 43.2women 43.3 |
Population growth | 135 / 172 Ranking | 0.14% The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss. |
Literacy | 28 / 131 Ranking | 97% Ability to read, write and count.men 97%women 98% |