Economy of Saint Helena

The economy of Saint Helena is based on export income from coffee, tourism, fishing, and sales of alcoholic liqueurs.

[1] Saint Helena is one of four countries which depend on financial assistance from the United Kingdom, which amounted to about £22.5 million in 2016–17.

The last working Royal Mail Ship made its final voyage serving St Helena in 2018.

[6] Saint Helena has several sectors in its economy: fisheries, agriculture (including coffee), construction, retail, and accommodation and food service industries.

75% of St Helena's power currently comes from 6 diesel generators,[8] but the island is working towards a 100% renewable energy target.

There are currently 12 wind turbines grouped on the Deadwood Plain in Longwood, which generate approximately 20% of the island's needs and several photovoltaic arrays which provide the balance.

[9] The main agricultural products of Saint Helena are: coffee, fish (predominantly tuna), potatoes, vegetables; timber.

There is no ATM on the island, so cash must be withdrawn from the Bank of Saint Helena cashiers in Jamestown (Monday-Saturday) or at Customs at the wharf (Thursday-Friday).