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Grenada

Rank #195 by populationNorth America
Population 2025
117,303
0.00% of world population
World Bank, 2025
Annual Growth
+0.08%
+96 people a year
World Bank, 2025
Density
344/km²
340 km² land area
World Bank, 2023
Median Age
34.4 years
Life expectancy 75.4 years
Our World in Data, 2025

About Grenada

With a population of 117,303 spread across 340 km², Grenada is the world's 193rd most populous country and maintains a notably high population density of 344 people per km². The nation gained independence in 1974 and uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar as its currency, with English as the official language.

The population is aging slightly, with a median age of 34.4 years and life expectancy of 75.4 years. Annual growth is minimal at 0.1%, driven by a fertility rate of 1.5 births per woman. About 37% of residents live in urban areas, concentrated largely in the capital, St. George's.

The economy generates a GDP per capita of $12,107. This Caribbean nation, located in North America, reflects the demographic patterns of a mature, slowly-growing society with modest economic output.

This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.

Country Facts

Capital
St. George's
Continent
North America
ISO codes
GD · GRD
Demonym
Grenadian
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD $)
State inception
1974
Time zone
UTC−04:00
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+1473
Internet TLD
.gd
Land neighbours
No land borders

Languages

  • English

Demographics

Urban Population199th of 240
36.7%
World Bank, 2025
Fertility Rate178th of 240
1.47 births per woman
World Bank, 2024
Birth Rate124th of 213
11.5 per 1,000
World Bank, 2024
Death Rate61st of 213
8.9 per 1,000
World Bank, 2024

Economy

GDP per Capita117th of 240
$12,107
World Bank, 2025
GDP Growth66th of 210
+4.4%
World Bank, 2025
Inflation Rate162nd of 191
0.6%
World Bank, 2025
Poverty Rate66th of 164
25.0%
World Bank, 2018
Gini Index24th of 170
43.8
World Bank, 2018

Not published for Grenada: Unemployment Rate.

Health

Infant Mortality77th of 194
16.4 per 1,000 live births
World Bank, 2024
Health Spending131st of 192
4.7% of GDP
World Bank, 2023
Physicians111th of 206
1.38 per 1,000
World Bank, 2018
Hospital Beds71st of 199
3.01 per 1,000
World Bank, 2023
Maternal Mortality94th of 193
48 per 100,000 live births
World Bank, 2023
Obesity Rate54th of 198
31.9%
Our World in Data, 2024

Education

Literacy Rate53rd of 175
97.8%
World Bank, 1970
Education Spending63rd of 202
5.1% of GDP
World Bank, 2023
School Enrollment60th of 207
100.7% gross, secondary
World Bank, 2024

Not published for Grenada: Mean Years of Schooling.

Environment

Renewable Energy145th of 211
10.0% of final consumption
World Bank, 2022
Forest Coverage49th of 211
52.1% of land area
World Bank, 2023
Protected Areas158th of 211
8.8% of land area
World Bank, 2025
CO₂ Emissions105th of 212
3.22 tonnes per capita
Our World in Data, 2024

Infrastructure

Internet Penetration131st of 211
70.2%
World Bank, 2024
Mobile Subscriptions148th of 212
95.8 per 100 people
World Bank, 2022

Quality of Life

Human Development Index79th of 192
0.791
Our World in Data, 2023

Not published for Grenada: Happiness Index.

Geography

Land Area209th of 240
340 km²
World Bank, 2023

Military

None of our sources publish these indicators for Grenada.

Age & Gender Distribution

Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.

Male Female
100+95-9990-9485-8980-8475-7970-7465-6960-6455-5950-5445-4940-4435-3930-3425-2920-2415-1910-145-90-45.4K5.4KAge
Age 0–14
19.4%
Age 15–64
68.3%
Age 65+
12.2%
Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024, medium variant.
Grenada population pyramid
Age bandMaleFemale
100+525
95-9939125
90-94164384
85-89405732
80-84633983
75-791,0231,297
70-741,6981,753
65-692,5292,552
60-643,1633,154
55-593,0973,037
50-543,1312,938
45-493,2703,061
40-444,2154,220
35-395,3995,325
30-345,1234,955
25-294,6214,442
20-244,2494,099
15-194,3754,200
10-144,4104,232
5-93,7013,558
0-43,5063,380

Population History & Projection (1950–2100)

Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.

020K40K60K80K100K120K1950197520002025205020752100projected →
Grenada's population was 77K in 1950 and is projected at 74K by 2100. Peak of 117K in 2031. Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (estimates to 2024, medium variant thereafter).
Grenada population, 1950 to 2100
YearPopulation
195077,261
196094,058
197098,414
198094,538
199099,957
2000107,451
2010111,586
2020116,341
2030117,466
2040116,493
2050113,243
2060108,004
2070100,716
208091,562
209082,216
210073,887

How Grenada Compares

Population against the ten most populous countries.

  1. India1.46B
  2. China1.41B
  3. United States341.8M
  4. Indonesia285.7M
  5. Pakistan255.2M
  6. Nigeria237.5M
  7. Brazil212.8M
  8. Bangladesh175.7M
  9. Russia143.5M
  10. Ethiopia135.5M
  11. Grenada117K
Sources as cited on each country page.
Grenada compared with the ten largest countries by population
NamePopulation
India1.46B
China1.41B
United States341.8M
Indonesia285.7M
Pakistan255.2M
Nigeria237.5M
Brazil212.8M
Bangladesh175.7M
Russia143.5M
Ethiopia135.5M
Grenada117K

Grenada Population FAQ

What is the population of Grenada in 2026?

Grenada has a population of 117,303 people (2025 estimate), which is 195th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.

Is the population of Grenada growing or shrinking?

Grenada's population is growing at +0.08% per year, a change of roughly 96 people annually.

What is the capital of Grenada?

The capital of Grenada is St. George's.

How densely populated is Grenada?

Grenada has 344/km² across 340 km² of land area.

What is life expectancy in Grenada?

Life expectancy at birth in Grenada is 75.4 years (2024).

What is the median age in Grenada?

The median age in Grenada is 34.4 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.

Which continent is Grenada in?

Grenada is in North America.

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