Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

How Large Is Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha's Economy?

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is classified as a low-income economy by World Bank standards, located in Africa. The country uses the Pound sterling (£) as its official currency. Detailed GDP figures are not yet available for this territory. Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha's official currency is the Pound sterling (£). As a non-UN member territory, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha's trade operates under bilateral agreements.

What Are Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha's Demographics?

With 6K people, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is a nation of 6K people. At 14 people per km², the country is sparsely populated. The country's official language is English.

Where Is Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Located?

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha covers 394 km² (0 sq miles) and shares no land borders. The country sits within the Africa region, Western Africa subregion, spanning Africa. As an island nation, it is entirely surrounded by water. Jamestown serves as the seat of government and administrative capital of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. The country spans 1 time zone. Recognized internationally by ISO codes SH and SHN, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is a dependent or non-self-governing territory and not a full UN member. Its 2 currencies (GBP, SHP) reflect its trade arrangements within its particular governance status.

Data sourced from World Bank Open Data. Last updated: March 2026.

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