Which North American country has the smallest population?

Among North American countries, Saint Kitts and Nevis has the smallest population. The two-island federation is home to roughly 50,000 people, although totals vary by census year and estimate.

Saint Kitts and Nevis lies in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean. Saint Kitts is the larger and more populous island, while Nevis lies southeast across a narrow channel called The Narrows. Basseterre, on Saint Kitts, is the federation's capital and principal port.

The country is also notable for being the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere by both area and population. It became independent from the United Kingdom in 1983 and remains a Commonwealth realm. Its official language is English, while Saint Kitts Creole is also widely spoken.

The answer can change only if the definition of North America changes or if population estimates shift dramatically. In standard geography quizzes that include the Caribbean, Saint Kitts and Nevis is the canonical answer; mainland-only questions would produce a different result.