Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index in Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis: Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index was -1 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
-1
Change on year
up 11.0%
World rank
140th
of 189 countries
All-time high
2.72
in 1979
All-time low
-3.27
in 2015
Years of data
64
1960–2023

Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 1960–2023

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Source: Global SPEI database (SPEIbase). https://spei.csic.es/database.html.

Analysis

In 2023, standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index in Saint Kitts and Nevis stood at -1.

That represents a change of up 11.0% on the previous year and down 130.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index in Saint Kitts and Nevis peaked at 2.72 in 1979 and was at its lowest, -3.27, in 2015.

Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 140th of 189 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.1379 -1.43 1.61 10
1970s 0.0312 -1.98 2.72 10
1980s 0.1532 -1.57 1.05 10
1990s -0.3558 -1.89 1.48 10
2000s 0.1627 -2.16 2.08 10
2010s -0.5611 -3.27 1.24 10
2020s -1.23 -1.83 -0.9679 4

Countries ranked near Saint Kitts and Nevis

  1. 137 Kuwait -0.9488 compare
  2. 138 Romania -0.9599 compare
  3. 139 Azerbaijan -0.977 compare
  4. 141 Bangladesh -1 compare
  5. 142 Burkina Faso -1.02 compare
  6. 143 Peru -1.07 compare

See the full ranking of 189 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index in Saint Kitts and Nevis was -1 in 2023, according to Global SPEI database (SPEIbase). https://spei.csic.es/database.html.
What is the highest standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
The highest recorded value was 2.72 in 1979.
What is the lowest standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
The lowest recorded value was -3.27 in 2015.
How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank for standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index?
Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 140th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
Is standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index rising or falling in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Over the last ten years it is down 130.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saint Kitts and Nevis data come from?
The figures come from Global SPEI database (SPEIbase). https://spei.csic.es/database.html, published as part of Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Statizoid, drawing on Global SPEI database (SPEIbase). https://spei.csic.es/database.html. Retrieved 17 August 2026, from https://environment.statizoid.com/stat/standardised-precipitation-evapotranspiration-index/st-kitts-and-nevis/

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Indicator
Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index
Source
Global SPEI database (SPEIbase). https://spei.csic.es/database.html
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
189 places, 12,095 data points, 1960–2023
Last refreshed

The SPEI fulfills the requirements of a drought index since its multi-scalar character enables it to be used by different scientific disciplines to detect, monitor, and analyze droughts. Like the sc-PDSI and the SPI, the SPEI can measure drought severity according to its intensity and duration, and can identify the onset and end of drought episodes. The SPEI allows comparison of drought severity through time and space, since it can be calculated over a wide range of climates, as can the SPI.