What is the population of Montserrat in 2026?
Montserrat has a population of 4,390 people, which is 231st in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Population 2026
4,390
0.00% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual Growth
+0.36%
+16 people a year
Archive estimateDensity
44/km²
102 km² land area
Archive estimateMedian Age
41.6 years
Life expectancy 75.5 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Montserrat
Montserrat is a Caribbean territory with a population of 4,390, ranking 229th globally, and covers 102 km² at a density of 44 people per km². The population is aging, with a median age of 41.6 years and low fertility of 1.5 births per woman, resulting in minimal annual growth of 0.4%. Life expectancy stands at 75.5 years.
The territory is predominantly rural, with just 10% of residents in urban areas. English is the official language, and the Eastern Caribbean dollar is the currency. GDP per capita reaches $12,738, reflecting the territory's economic standing. Settlement began in 1632, establishing deep historical roots in the Caribbean region.
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
- Plymouth
- Continent
- North America
- ISO codes
- MS · MSR
- Demonym
- Montserratian
- Currency
- Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD $)
- State inception
- 1632
- Time zone
- UTC−04:00
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +1664
- Internet TLD
- .ms
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
Demographics
Not published for Montserrat: Birth Rate, Death Rate.
Economy
Not published for Montserrat: GDP Growth, Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
None of our sources publish these indicators for Montserrat.
Education
None of our sources publish these indicators for Montserrat.
Environment
Not published for Montserrat: Renewable Energy, Forest Coverage, Protected Areas.
Infrastructure
None of our sources publish these indicators for Montserrat.
Quality of Life
None of our sources publish these indicators for Montserrat.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Montserrat.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 16.3%
- Age 15–64
- 64.3%
- Age 65+
- 19.4%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 0 | 0 |
| 95-99 | 0 | 5 |
| 90-94 | 6 | 14 |
| 85-89 | 17 | 30 |
| 80-84 | 43 | 48 |
| 75-79 | 88 | 88 |
| 70-74 | 146 | 100 |
| 65-69 | 142 | 126 |
| 60-64 | 176 | 141 |
| 55-59 | 149 | 179 |
| 50-54 | 161 | 135 |
| 45-49 | 145 | 146 |
| 40-44 | 118 | 143 |
| 35-39 | 140 | 187 |
| 30-34 | 135 | 139 |
| 25-29 | 143 | 108 |
| 20-24 | 102 | 103 |
| 15-19 | 141 | 135 |
| 10-14 | 124 | 133 |
| 5-9 | 100 | 128 |
| 0-4 | 115 | 119 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 12,944 |
| 1960 | 12,034 |
| 1970 | 11,332 |
| 1980 | 11,339 |
| 1990 | 10,677 |
| 2000 | 5,029 |
| 2010 | 4,794 |
| 2020 | 4,508 |
| 2030 | 4,202 |
| 2040 | 3,902 |
| 2050 | 3,692 |
| 2060 | 3,475 |
| 2070 | 3,256 |
| 2080 | 3,080 |
| 2090 | 2,922 |
| 2100 | 2,783 |
How Montserrat Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Montserrat4.4K
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Montserrat | 4.4K |
Montserrat Population FAQ
Is the population of Montserrat growing or shrinking?
Montserrat's population is growing at +0.36% per year, a change of roughly 16 people annually.
What is the capital of Montserrat?
The capital of Montserrat is Plymouth.
How densely populated is Montserrat?
Montserrat has 44/km² across 102 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Montserrat?
Life expectancy at birth in Montserrat is 75.5 years.
What is the median age in Montserrat?
The median age in Montserrat is 41.6 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Montserrat in?
Montserrat is in North America.