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Montserrat population overview
Montserrat is the 41st most populous of 41 countries and territories in North America. The United Nations put the population at 5,158 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of -0.8% the live estimate on this page falls by roughly 0 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 43 births (8.4 per 1,000 people) and 70 deaths (13.6 per 1,000), and net emigration of roughly 12 people. The infant mortality rate is 4.9 per 1,000 live births.
UN World Population Prospects data show the population fell from 13,500 in 1950 to 5,095 in 2025 — a change of -62.3%, or -1.3% per year on average. It peaked at 13,500 in 1950 and has declined 62.1% since.
Demographically, the median age is 41.8 years; life expectancy at birth is 76.7 years.
Montserrat population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 5,123 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 5,158 |
| World rank | #234 of 238 |
| Rank in North America | #41 of 41 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.001% |
| Annual growth rate | -0.8% |
| Births per year est. | 43 |
| Deaths per year est. | 70 |
| Net migration per year est. | -12 |
| Birth rate | 8.4 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 13.6 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 4.9 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 98.6 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 41.8 years |
| Life expectancy | 76.7 years |
Montserrat population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 5,123 | – | – |
| 2025 | 5,095 | +115 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 4,980 | +30 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 4,950 | +50 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 4,900 | +200 | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 4,700 | +300 | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 4,400 | -5,900 | -15.6% |
| 1995 | 10,300 | -400 | -0.8% |
| 1990 | 10,700 | -400 | -0.7% |
| 1985 | 11,100 | -500 | -0.9% |
| 1980 | 11,600 | +100 | +0.2% |
| 1975 | 11,500 | +0 | +0% |
| 1970 | 11,500 | -350 | -0.6% |
| 1965 | 11,850 | -350 | -0.6% |
| 1960 | 12,200 | -750 | -1.2% |
| 1955 | 12,950 | -550 | -0.8% |
| 1950 | 13,500 | – | – |
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 UN World Population Prospects series.
About Montserrat
Detailed indicators
International organizations don't publish detailed statistical series (CO₂, energy, water, economy) for Montserrat — this is normal for small territories and a few special cases. The live counters above run on the latest UN-based estimates, and the population history below comes from the UN World Population Prospects.
Population over time
- From 13,500 in 1950 to 5,123 today — down 62.1%.
- Population peaked at 13,500 in 1950 and is down 62.1% since.
- Average change over the last 50 years of data: -1.6% per year.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Montserrat in 2026?
As of October 2026, Montserrat has an estimated population of 5,123. The United Nations estimated 5,158 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the -0.8% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Montserrat growing or shrinking?
It is shrinking at -0.8% per year — roughly 0 fewer people every day. Each year there are about 43 births and 70 deaths, with net migration of -12.
What is the median age in Montserrat?
The median age is 41.8 years, and life expectancy at birth is 76.7 years.
How does Montserrat rank by population?
Montserrat is the 234th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 41st in North America, with less than 0.001% of the global population.
How has the population of Montserrat changed over time?
In 1950 the population was 13,500; by 2025 it had fallen to 5,095 (-62.3%). The year-by-year table above lists the full UN World Population Prospects series.
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TokelauSources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (-0.8%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from the UN World Population Prospects; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-19. More about our data.