
Spread of COVID-19 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Since the beginning of the pandemic until June 8th, 2023, a total of 9,631 infected people and 124 deaths have been reported in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.The total of 9,631 infected people currently represents 8.7 percent of the total population.
Current vaccination status
According to official WHO data, a total of 73,443 vaccine doses have been administered as of June 2nd, 2023. There are 37,532 people who have received at least one vaccination (33.8 percent). The booster vaccination was received by 4,279 people (3.9 percent).31,632 of these are considered fully vaccinated in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (= 28.5 percent).
This means that Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is one of the countries with the worst vaccination coverage in the world.The vaccination rate is higher in 197 countries.
Weight and size
Male | Female | |
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Body height | 177 cm | 165 cm |
BMI | 26.3 | 28.2 |
Weight | 82.3 kg | 76.7 kg |
Diseases
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Ø worldwide | |
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Diabetes * | 11.60% | 8.81% |
Tuberculosis | 0.09‰ | 1.34‰ |
* The number of people suffering from diabetes refers only to inhabitants aged between 20 and 79 years.
Child vaccinations
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Ø worldwide | |
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Measles | 99.0% | 81.7% |
Hepatitis B | 0.10% | 0.08% |
DTP * | 9.70% | 8.14% |
* DTP is a combined basic vaccination against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus, which should be given to children up to the age of 23 months.
Medical supplies

With about 69 physicians in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, there are about 0.66 doctors per 1000 inhabitants. Here again the comparison: worldwide this standard is 1.50 physicians per 1,000 inhabitants and in the EU is 3.57.
Through medical care, the mortality rate of major known diseases can be reduced as far as possible. For example, only about 21 percent of all people who suffer from cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases or chylomicron retention disease (CRD) currently die.