Country Profile: Grenada

Grenada is a small island nation located in the Caribbean Sea, known for its tropical climate and volcanic terrain. The population is estimated at approximately 114,621 individuals, predominantly of African descent. The country has a service-based economy heavily reliant on tourism and spice exports, particularly nutmeg. Grenada operates as a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy, with full independence attained in 1974.

Geography

Grenada is situated between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago, covering a total area of 344 sq km. The island features a volcanic landscape with central mountains, including its highest point, Mount Saint Catherine, which rises to 840 m. The coastline spans 121 km, and it lies within the hurricane belt, facing potential natural hazards.

0 km: Grenada has no land boundaries.
12 nm: Territorial sea limit.
23.5%: Agricultural land use as of 2023.
52.1%: Forest cover as of 2023.
0 sq km: Water area, indicating a complete land footprint.

People and Society

Grenada has a diverse population primarily composed of individuals of African descent (82.4%). English is the official language, and the country is home to various religious groups, with 49.2% of the population identifying as Protestant. The median age is 35.9 years, with a population growth rate of 0.24% expected in 2025.

21.9%: Population aged 0-14 years.
76.3 years: Life expectancy at birth as of 2024.
1.03: Male-to-female ratio in the total population.
5.7%: Population identifying with no religion as of the latest estimate.
8.8 deaths/1,000 live births: Infant mortality rate for 2025.

Economy

Grenada's economy is characterized as small and service-based, with tourism and agriculture as key sectors. The GDP is estimated at $2.08 billion for 2024, with a real GDP growth rate of 3.7%. A significant portion of the economy relies on remittances, accounting for 5% of GDP in 2024.

$858.949 million: Exports in 2024.
$990.587 million: Imports in 2024.
65.2%: Service sector contribution to GDP in 2024.
25%: Population below the poverty line (2018 est.).
43.8: Gini index coefficient indicating income inequality (2018 est.).

Government

Grenada is a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy, with King Charles III as the head of state, represented by Governor General Cecile La Grenade. The Prime Minister, Dickon Mitchell, has been in office since June 2022. The country's legal system is based on the English common law model, and suffrage is universal at 18 years of age.

6: Total number of parishes.
15: Members in the House of Representatives.
31.3%: Percentage of women in the House of Representatives.
13: Seats in the Senate, all appointed.
7 February 1974: Independence Day from the UK.

Military and Security

Grenada has no regular military forces and relies on the Royal Grenada Police Force for security, which includes a Coast Guard and a paramilitary unit. The country is part of the Caribbean Regional Security System for collaborative national security efforts.

1985: Year Grenada joined the Caribbean Regional Security System.
0: Number of regular military forces.

Energy

Electricity access covers 94.2% of the population, primarily generated from fossil fuels (98.2% of total installed capacity). The island's electricity demand is serviced by generating capacity of 60,000 kW.

221.453 million kWh: Total electricity consumption in 2023.
41.703 million Btu/person: Energy consumption per capita in 2023.
2,000 bbl/day: Refined petroleum consumption in 2023.

Environment

Grenada faces environmental challenges such as deforestation and pollution. The country is a party to multiple international environmental agreements, including the Paris Agreement and the Convention on Biological Diversity.

15.1%: Rate of municipal solid waste recycled as of 2022.
200 million cubic meters: Total renewable water resources (2022).
348,000 metric tonnes: Carbon dioxide emissions (2023 est.).

Transportation

Grenada has 2 airports and a small fleet of merchant vessels. The primary port is located in St. George's, facilitating trade and transportation.

1: Total number of ports as of 2024.
6: Total merchant marine vessels in 2023.

Communications

The country has well-developed telecommunications, with 74% of the population using the internet. The fixed-line and mobile cellular subscriptions indicate a growing communication sector.

35,000: Fixed broadband subscriptions in 2022.
112,000: Mobile cellular subscriptions in 2022.

Key Metrics

Metric	Value	Note
Population	114,621	2024 estimate
Area	344 sq km
GDP (PPP)	$2.08 billion	2024 estimate
Life expectancy	76.3 years	2024 estimate
Birth rate	13 births/1,000	2025 estimate
Unemployment rate	-	Not specified
Energy consumption per capita	41.703 million Btu	2023 estimate