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Grenada population overview
Grenada is the 23rd most populous of 41 countries and territories in North America. The United Nations put the population at 118,159 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +0% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 0 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 1,300 births (11 per 1,000 people) and 1,063 deaths (9 per 1,000), and net emigration of roughly 201 people. The infant mortality rate is 11.1 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 94,058 in 1960 to 117,303 in 2025 — a change of +24.7%, or +0.3% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 34.9 years; life expectancy at birth is 75.7 years; women have on average 1.5 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 19% of residents are under 15 and 12.6% are 65 or older (2025); 36.7% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Saint George's. Grenada covers 340 km², giving a population density of about 348 people per km². GDP was $1.42B in 2025 — about $12,107 per person (World Bank classification: upper middle income).
Grenada population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 118,187 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 118,159 |
| World rank | #196 of 238 |
| Rank in North America | #23 of 41 |
| Share of world population | 0.001% |
| Annual growth rate | +0% |
| Births per year est. | 1,300 |
| Deaths per year est. | 1,063 |
| Net migration per year est. | -201 |
| Birth rate | 11 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 9 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 11.1 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 100.3 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 34.9 years |
| Life expectancy | 75.7 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 1.5 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 36.7% |
| Surface area 2023 | 340 km² |
| Population density | 348 per km² |
| Capital | Saint George's |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 | $1.42B |
| GDP per capita 2025 | $12,107 |
| Income group World Bank | Upper middle income |
Grenada population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 118,187 | – | – |
| 2025 | 117,303 | +96 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 117,207 | +126 | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 117,081 | +168 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 116,913 | +225 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 116,688 | +347 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 116,341 | +1,665 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 114,676 | +3,090 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 111,586 | +1,852 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 109,734 | +2,283 | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 107,451 | +3,582 | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 103,869 | +3,912 | +0.8% |
| 1990 | 99,957 | +3,846 | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 96,111 | +1,573 | +0.3% |
| 1980 | 94,538 | -3,588 | -0.7% |
| 1975 | 98,126 | -288 | -0.1% |
| 1970 | 98,414 | +347 | +0.1% |
| 1965 | 98,067 | +4,009 | +0.8% |
| 1960 | 94,058 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
About Grenada
Population over time
- From 94,058 in 1960 to 118,187 today — up 25.7%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +0.2% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 75.4 years (2024), up 12.2 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.5 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 11.5 births vs 8.9 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 2.6 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
Age structure
- 19% of the population is under 15 and 12.6% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 3.9% in 1960 — the population is aging.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 0.18 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions peaked at 0.18 Mt in 2019 — down 2.5% since.
- Per person: 1.5 t in 2024, vs 0.12 t in 1970.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 732.9 kg of oil equivalent per person (2007), up 72.5% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 10% of final energy in 2022 (+1.7 points since 1990).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 52.1% of land area (2023).
- Cover has been essentially stable since 1990 (+0 points).
Urban population (% of total)
- 36.7% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 30.4% in 1960 (+6.3 points).
- Still majority-rural — less than half the population lives in cities.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: low — freshwater withdrawals are 7.1% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 1,711 m³ in 2022, down 17.6% since 1962.
Economy
- GDP: $1.42B in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 42.4% since 2015.
- That works out to $12,107 per person.
Unemployment & inflation
- Consumer-price inflation: 0.6% in 2025.
Internet & mobile
- 70.2% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 95.8 per 100 people (2022).
Grenada in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grenada in 2026?
As of October 2026, Grenada has an estimated population of 118,187. The United Nations estimated 118,159 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +0% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Grenada growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +0% per year — roughly 0 more people every day. Each year there are about 1,300 births and 1,063 deaths, with net migration of -201.
What is the population density of Grenada?
About 348 people per square kilometre: 118,187 people living on 340 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Grenada?
The median age is 34.9 years, and life expectancy at birth is 75.7 years. 19% of the population is under 15 and 12.6% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Grenada rank by population?
Grenada is the 196th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 23rd in North America, with 0.001% of the global population.
How has the population of Grenada changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 94,058; by 2025 it had grown to 117,303 (+24.7%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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TongaSources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (+0%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from World Bank Open Data; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-19. More about our data.