Spread of the corona virus in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Current incidence in the week ending 09/25/2022: 3.8 new infections per 100,000 populationSince the beginning of the pandemic until September 25th, 2022, a total of 6,543 infected people and 46 deaths have been reported in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
The total of 6,543 infected people currently represents 12.30% of the total population. The number of new infections during the seven days preceding September 25th, 2022, was 2, for a 7-day incidence of 3.8 cases per 100,000 population. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, this results in a mortality rate of about 0.7 percent in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Current vaccination status
According to official WHO data, a total of 64,225 vaccine doses have been administered as of September 16th, 2022. More recent data are not yet available to WHO. 33,794 people have received at least one vaccination (63.5%). The booster vaccination was received by 3,465 people (6.5%).26,944 of these are considered fully vaccinated in Saint Kitts and Nevis (= 50.7%).
Thus, Saint Kitts and Nevis belongrather to the lower midfield in terms of vaccination coverage. The vaccination rate is higher in 138 countries.
Due to the current corona pandemic, we update the worldwide case numbers daily. A list of all infected and dead people by country can be found on our Covid19 virus topic page.
Weight and size
| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Body height | 173 cm | 163 cm |
| BMI | 28.2 | 30.7 |
| Weight | 84.8 kg | 81.2 kg |
Diseases
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Ø worldwide | |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes * | 13.30% | 8.81% |
| Tuberculosis | 0.04‰ | 1.27‰ |
* The number of people suffering from diabetes refers only to inhabitants aged between 20 and 79 years.
Child vaccinations
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Ø worldwide | |
|---|---|---|
| Measles | 96.0% | 82.5% |
| Hepatitis B | 0.10% | 0.08% |
| DTP * | 9.60% | 8.21% |
* DTP is a three times combined basic vaccination against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus, which should be given to children up to the age of 23 months.
10 percent of newborns are underweight.
Medical supplies
Medical care provided by doctors and hospitals in Saint Kitts and Nevis is below average compared to the world population. The country provides 2.3 hospital beds per 1000 inhabitants. The global mean here is 2.9 beds. Within the EU, 4.6 beds are available for every 1,000 residents. With about 135 physicians in Saint Kitts and Nevis, there are about 2.52 doctors per 1000 inhabitants. Here again the comparison: worldwide this standard is 1.50 physicians per 1000 inhabitants and in the EU even 3.57.
Spread of the Corona virus Covid19 (SARS-CoV-2)
Average life expectancy by country
Quality of life in country comparison