Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Imports of personal protective equipment per capita was 13.41 current US$ in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 1993–2017
Source: UN Comtrade (2023); Population based on various sources (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2017, imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Saint Kitts and Nevis stood at 13.41 current US$.
The figure is down 4.4% on the previous year and up 81.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Saint Kitts and Nevis peaked at 14.04 current US$ in 2016 and was at its lowest, 2.28 current US$, in 1994.
Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 64th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Saint Kitts and Nevis, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3.15 current US$ | — |
| 1994 | 2.28 current US$ | -27.6% |
| 1995 | 3.11 current US$ | +36.4% |
| 1996 | 3.51 current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1997 | 3.09 current US$ | -11.8% |
| 1999 | 3.92 current US$ | +26.9% |
| 2000 | 6.14 current US$ | +56.3% |
| 2001 | 3.61 current US$ | -41.1% |
| 2002 | 3.35 current US$ | -7.4% |
| 2003 | 3.81 current US$ | +13.9% |
| 2004 | 4.95 current US$ | +29.7% |
| 2005 | 4.21 current US$ | -14.8% |
| 2006 | 5.48 current US$ | +30.0% |
| 2007 | 7.4 current US$ | +35.1% |
| 2008 | 7.87 current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 10.13 current US$ | +28.7% |
| 2010 | 7.49 current US$ | -26.1% |
| 2011 | 7.12 current US$ | -4.9% |
| 2012 | 7.85 current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2013 | 10.22 current US$ | +30.2% |
| 2014 | 8.67 current US$ | -15.1% |
| 2015 | 8.48 current US$ | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 14.04 current US$ | +65.5% |
| 2017 | 13.41 current US$ | -4.4% |
Saint Kitts and Nevis compared with similar countries
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 13.41 current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 23.77 current US$, 56% of the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 13.41 current US$ is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.7 current US$, 2.4× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.18 current US$ | 2.28 current US$ | 3.92 current US$ | 6 |
| 2000s | 5.69 current US$ | 3.35 current US$ | 10.13 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.66 current US$ | 7.12 current US$ | 14.04 current US$ | 8 |
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More economy & growth data for Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -63.26 % change on previous year (2024)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.74 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.85 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.31 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0188 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 473.81 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.6676 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0137 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 345.97 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Saint Kitts and Nevis was 13.41 current US$ in 2017, according to UN Comtrade (2023); Population based on various sources (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports of personal protective equipment per capita recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The highest recorded value was 14.04 current US$ in 2016.
- What is the lowest imports of personal protective equipment per capita recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.28 current US$ in 1994.
- How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank for imports of personal protective equipment per capita?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 64th out of 188 countries with data for 2017.
- Is imports of personal protective equipment per capita rising or falling in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Kitts and Nevis data come from?
- The figures come from UN Comtrade (2023); Population based on various sources (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports of personal protective equipment per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total imports of pandemic-related customs (commodity codes: 392620, 401519, 401511, 611610, 621600, 630790, 902000, 900490).