Grenada Population Pyramid (2026)
Grenada has a population of 117,362 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 180th-largest population in the world and less than 0.01% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 18.6% of the population and people aged 65 and over 13.0%, with 100.3 males for every 100 females.
Grenada Demographics
Grenada has 117,362 people in 2026, up 19.3% from 98,414 in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 238 (UN projection for 2026).
65+ share 13.0% — the 64th-highest of 194 countries.
Median age 34.9 — the 71st-highest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Millennials — 26.8% (31,428)
All generations in Grenada →Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Grenada's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Grenada has 100.3 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Men outnumber women by 160 (0.1% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:58,761
- Percentage:50.1%
Female Statistics
- Population:58,601
- Percentage:49.9%
- Ratio Format:1:0.997
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Grenada indicates more males than females.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 1,296 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,417 | 12.1 | 1.52 | estimate |
| 2022 | 1,395 | 11.9 | 1.50 | estimate |
| 2023 | 1,371 | 11.7 | 1.49 | estimate |
| 2024 | 1,345 | 11.5 | 1.47 | projection |
| 2025 | 1,319 | 11.2 | 1.46 | projection |
| 2026 | 1,296 | 11.0 | 1.45 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (1,296 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Grenada's median age is 34.9 years
Half the population is younger than 34.9 years, half is older — indicating a young society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 6,646 | 5.7% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 6,940 | 5.9% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 8,208 | 7.0% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 8,681 | 7.4% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 8,108 | 6.9% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 8,848 | 7.5% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 9,421 | 8.0% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 10,746 | 9.2% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 9,560 | 8.1% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 6,749 | 5.8% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 6,096 | 5.2% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 5,863 | 5.0% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 6,212 | 5.3% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 5,484 | 4.7% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 3,796 | 3.2% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 2,526 | 2.2% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 1,581 | 1.3% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 1,111 | 0.9% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 565 | 0.5% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 187 | 0.2% | Senior |
| 100+ | 36 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 4 (low birth and death rates): fertility is below the replacement level of 2.1 (1.45 children per woman), and births still exceed deaths (11.0 vs 9.0 per 1,000). Read more about Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Grenada Total Fertility Rate: 1.45 children per woman
Below the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.52 | 12.1 | |
| 2022 | 1.50 | 11.9 | ↓0.02 |
| 2023 | 1.49 | 11.7 | ↓0.01 |
| 2024 | 1.47 | 11.5 | ↓0.02 |
| 2025 | 1.46 | 11.2 | ↓0.01 |
| 2026 | 1.45 | 11.0 | ↓0.01 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Below global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 1.44
Grenada's total fertility rate is 1.45 children per woman in 2026 (below replacement), below the replacement level of 2.1. Grenada ranks 157 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the lowest third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −72.0% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Grenada's population has increased by 51.9%.
The median age has increased from 15.1 in 1950 to 34.9 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Grenada's Demographics
Grenada has a constrictive population pyramid — a base narrower than the middle, so younger cohorts are smaller than the ones above them.
Children under 15 make up 18.6% of the population and people aged 65 and over 13.0%.
The largest five-year age band is 35–39, at 9.2% of the population, compared with 5.7% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Grenada's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
The working-age share is still rising, from 67.7% in 2016 to 68.4% in 2026 (dependency ratio 46.2).
Fertility Transition Stage
Grenada is in a period of below replacement, with a total fertility rate of 1.45 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Grenada's median age changed by +4.9 years from 2016 to 2026, faster than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 117,362 |
| Male Population | 58,761(50.1%) |
| Female Population | 58,601(49.9%) |
| Median Age | 34.9 years |
| Sex Ratio | 100.3 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 21,794(18.6%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 80,282(68.4%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 15,286(13.0%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 46.2 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 27.1 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 19.0 |
| Pyramid Type | Constrictive |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Grenada
How long the average person in Grenada is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Grenada is projected to shrink to 113,243 people by 2050 (−3.5% from 2026).
The median age rises from 34.9 in 2026 to 44.3 by 2050.
Grenada's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population decreased by 3.9%, growing from 0.1 million in 1970 to 0.1 million by 1980
The median age increased by 2.7 years, indicating population aging during this period
The youth population share contracted by 7.4 percentage points
Meanwhile, the elderly population proportion grew by 2.8 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 98K to 95K
- • Decline rate of 3.9% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 15.4 to 18.1 years (+2.7y)
- • 65+ share changed by +2.8 points; under-15 share by −7.4 points
Frequently Asked Questions About Grenada
How does Grenada rank globally by population?
Grenada ranks 180th in the world by population with 117,362 people as of 2026.
What does Grenada's age structure reveal about its development?
Grenada's age structure — 18.6% under 15, 68.4% working-age (15–64) and 13.0% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 4 of the demographic transition, with a constrictive population pyramid. The median age is 34.9 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Grenada?
Grenada has 46.2 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Grenada experiencing a demographic dividend?
Grenada is in its demographic-dividend window. The working-age share is still rising, from 67.7% in 2016 to 68.4% in 2026 (dependency ratio 46.2). The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Grenada's population?
Grenada has more males than females, with 100.3 males per 100 females.
Compare with Other Countries
Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Grenada Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/grenada
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