Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Population Pyramid (2026)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has a population of 99,244 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 183rd-largest population in the world and less than 0.01% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 20.4% of the population and people aged 65 and over 12.6%, with 103.2 males for every 100 females.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Demographics
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has 99,244 people in 2026, up 3.4% from 95,964 in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 4 (UN projection for 2026).
65+ share 12.6% — the 70th-highest of 194 countries.
Median age 34.7 — the 73rd-highest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Gen Z — 23.2% (23,002)
All generations in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines →Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has 103.2 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Men outnumber women by 1,576 (1.6% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:50,410
- Percentage:50.8%
Female Statistics
- Population:48,834
- Percentage:49.2%
- Ratio Format:1:0.969
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines indicates more males than females.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 1,157 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 | 1,300 | 12.6 | 1.81 | estimate |
| 2022 | 1,265 | 12.4 | 1.79 | estimate |
| 2023 | 1,232 | 12.2 | 1.78 | estimate |
| 2024 | 1,203 | 12.0 | 1.76 | projection |
| 2025 | 1,179 | 11.8 | 1.75 | projection |
| 2026 | 1,157 | 11.7 | 1.73 | 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 (1,157 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's median age is 34.7 years
Half the population is younger than 34.7 years, half is older — indicating a young society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 5,811 | 5.9% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 6,630 | 6.7% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 7,852 | 7.9% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 7,619 | 7.7% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 6,784 | 6.8% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 6,950 | 7.0% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 7,063 | 7.1% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 6,236 | 6.3% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 6,671 | 6.7% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 6,628 | 6.7% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 6,350 | 6.4% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 6,043 | 6.1% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 6,057 | 6.1% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 4,875 | 4.9% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 3,306 | 3.3% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 2,158 | 2.2% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 1,234 | 1.2% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 665 | 0.7% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 249 | 0.3% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 57 | 0.1% | Senior |
| 100+ | 6 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 4 (low birth and death rates): fertility is below the replacement level of 2.1 (1.73 children per woman), and births still exceed deaths (11.7 vs 11.6 per 1,000). Read more about Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Total Fertility Rate: 1.73 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 | 1.81 | 12.6 | |
| 2022 | 1.79 | 12.4 | ↓0.02 |
| 2023 | 1.78 | 12.2 | ↓0.01 |
| 2024 | 1.76 | 12.0 | ↓0.02 |
| 2025 | 1.75 | 11.8 | ↓0.01 |
| 2026 | 1.73 | 11.7 | ↓0.02 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Below global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 1.70
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's total fertility rate is 1.73 children per woman in 2026 (below replacement), below the replacement level of 2.1. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ranks 115 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the middle third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −76.3% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's population has increased by 60.9%.
The median age has increased from 18.0 in 1950 to 34.7 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's Demographics
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has a stationary population pyramid — similar-sized bands from the youngest cohorts through the working ages.
Children under 15 make up 20.4% of the population and people aged 65 and over 12.6%.
The largest five-year age band is 10–14, at 7.9% of the population, compared with 5.9% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
The working-age share is still rising, from 66.9% in 2016 to 66.9% in 2026 (dependency ratio 49.5).
Fertility Transition Stage
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is in a period of below replacement, with a total fertility rate of 1.73 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's median age changed by +3.5 years from 2016 to 2026, faster than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 99,244 |
| Male Population | 50,410(50.8%) |
| Female Population | 48,834(49.2%) |
| Median Age | 34.7 years |
| Sex Ratio | 103.2 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 20,293(20.4%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 66,401(66.9%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 12,550(12.6%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 49.5 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 30.6 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 18.9 |
| Pyramid Type | Stationary |
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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
How long the average person in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is projected to shrink to 88,942 people by 2050 (−10.4% from 2026).
The median age rises from 34.7 in 2026 to 39.9 by 2050.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 8.6%, growing from 0.1 million in 1970 to 0.1 million by 1980
The median age increased by 0.7 years, indicating population aging during this period
The youth population share contracted by 2.7 percentage points
Meanwhile, the elderly population proportion grew by 1.1 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 96K to 104K
- • Growth rate of 8.6% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 15.7 to 16.4 years (+0.7y)
- • 65+ share changed by +1.1 points; under-15 share by −2.7 points
Frequently Asked Questions About Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
How does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines rank globally by population?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ranks 183rd in the world by population with 99,244 people as of 2026.
What does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's age structure reveal about its development?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's age structure — 20.4% under 15, 66.9% working-age (15–64) and 12.6% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 4 of the demographic transition, with a stationary population pyramid. The median age is 34.7 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has 49.5 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines experiencing a demographic dividend?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is in its demographic-dividend window. The working-age share is still rising, from 66.9% in 2016 to 66.9% in 2026 (dependency ratio 49.5). 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's population?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has more males than females, with 103.2 males per 100 females.
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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). Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/saint-vincent-and-the-grenadines
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