Grenada population pyramid 2026
Latin America and the Caribbean · Caribbean
117,362 people in 2026 (projected). In 1950 Grenada had more children than working-age adults and far fewer men than women; decades of emigration have since reshaped its pyramid.
- 2026 population
- 117.4Krank 195 of 237
- Median age
- 34.9 yearsoldest rank 106
- Fertility rate
- 1.45births per woman · below replacement
- Structure
- Older13.0% age 65+
Grenada population pyramid
2026 · Share of total by five-year age group and sex
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The UN series provides historical estimates through 2023. Figures from 2024 onward—including 2026—are medium-scenario projections, not counts or predictions guaranteed to occur.
Grenada age distribution in 2026
Children under 15 account for 18.6% of the population, while 13.0% are aged 65 or older. The remaining 68.4% are in the conventional working-age range of 15–64. On these shares, the site classifies Grenada’s age structure as older; the guide to constrictive population pyramids explains what that shape implies.
The total age dependency ratio is 46.2: about 46 people under 15 or 65+ for every 100 people aged 15–64 (27.1 children and 19.0 older people). This is an age-balance indicator, not a literal count of economic dependants per worker.
What shapes Grenada’s population pyramid
An island of emigrants
Grenada’s 1950 pyramid is extraordinary. The median age was about 15, and children under 15 outnumbered people aged 15–64. From 20 to 64, women outnumbered men by between about 27% and 75% in every band. Like much of the Eastern Caribbean, Grenada sent large numbers of young adults abroad for work. The UN estimates net emigration of about 89,000 people between 1950 and 1999, more than the island’s entire 1950 population of about 77,000.
Emigration continued to thin the young-adult bands later on: in 2000 the bands at 25–34 were narrower than the 35–39 band above them.
Two bulges and a shrinking base
Fertility peaked at about 6.7 in 1960 and fell to 1.5 by 2023. The 2026 pyramid has two bulges, at 60–64 (born 1962–66) and at 35–39 (born 1987–91), the latter about 13% larger than its neighbours. Below them the bands generally narrow to the 0–4 band, roughly 6,600 children. With about 117,000 people, each five-year band holds only between about 6,000 and 11,000 people under 65, so some of this unevenness also reflects ordinary year-to-year variation; the guide to reading a population pyramid explains how to interpret such bumps.
The age structure most resembles those of Costa Rica, Brazil and the Bahamas. Under the UN medium scenario the population peaks at about 117,500 in 2031, deaths exceed births from 2037, and by 2100 the population falls to about 74,000, with more than a third aged 65 or over.
What to notice across the years
Distinctive cohorts and turning points
Comparing each five-year band with its neighbours picks out the cohorts that break a smooth slope. These irregularities usually record past surges or deficits in births, or migration concentrated at particular ages; the pattern alone does not identify which. The guide to baby booms and echo cohorts explains how to date and interpret them.
| Age band in 2026 | Born about | Feature | Versus neighbouring bands |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35–39 | 1987–1991 | Bulge (larger cohort) | +13% |
Births outnumber deaths in 2026; the medium scenario projects deaths to exceed births from 2037. People aged 65 and older are projected to outnumber children under 15 by 2040.
Births, deaths, and migration
A pyramid changes in only three ways: births add to the base, deaths remove people at every age, and migration adds or removes people mainly in young adulthood. In 2026, Grenada is projected to record 1,296 births (about 4 births a day) and 1,058 deaths, a natural increase of 238. Net migration adds −199 people, ranking #173 in the net migration rate ranking.
Between 2000 and 2023 the UN estimates 40,346 births, 21,105 deaths, and cumulative net migration of −9,172. Over that period the balance of births and deaths moved the total more than migration did. See how migration shapes a pyramid and birth rate versus fertility rate. The medium scenario assumes net migration of −3,135 between 2026 and 2050.
Annual values 1950–2100; dashed lines after 2023 are the UN medium projection. The trend table below lists the values by decade.
Life expectancy and mortality
- Life expectancy, women
- 78.8 years54.2 in 1950
- Life expectancy, men
- 72.8 years50.8 in 1950
- Further years at 65
- 17.8 yearsboth sexes
- Infant mortality
- 11.1per 1,000 births · 102 in 1950
- Under-five mortality
- 13.7per 1,000 births
- Mother’s mean age at birth
- 28.7 yearssex ratio at birth 103.9
Women in Grenada are projected to live 6.0 years longer than men, which is why the female side of the pyramid widens relative to the other at older ages (see the life expectancy gap ranking). Infant mortality has fallen from 102 to 11.1 deaths per 1,000 live births since 1950, ranking #102 of 237 in the infant mortality ranking (highest first). A mean age at childbearing of 28.7 years sets the spacing between generations, and so how far apart echo cohorts sit in the pyramid.
Median age, fertility rate, and global ranks for Grenada
The median age of 34.9 years splits the population into two equal halves. A total fertility rate of 1.45 births per woman is below the replacement level of roughly 2.1, and life expectancy at birth is 75.7 years.
These ranks compare all 237 countries and areas in this dataset using the same 2026 UN medium projection. Ranks use the stored source precision, so displayed rounding can make adjacent values look identical; small differences should not be overinterpreted.
| Indicator | 2026 value | Global rank | Ranking direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 117,362 | #195 | Largest first |
| Median age | 34.9 years | #106 | Oldest first |
| Fertility rate | 1.45 | #181 | Highest first |
| Annual growth | +0.0% | #171 | Fastest first |
| Life expectancy | 75.7 years | #122 | Highest first |
| Population aged 65+ | 13.0% | #94 | Highest share first |
Largest age groups in Grenada
The five largest cohorts identify where the 2026 population is concentrated. They can reflect past birth patterns, survival, and migration; the chart alone does not establish which cause dominates.
| Rank | Age group | Population | Share of total | Male / female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35–39 | 10,746 | 9.2% | 5.4K / 5.3K |
| 2 | 40–44 | 9,559 | 8.1% | 4.8K / 4.8K |
| 3 | 30–34 | 9,421 | 8.0% | 4.8K / 4.6K |
| 4 | 25–29 | 8,846 | 7.5% | 4.5K / 4.3K |
| 5 | 15–19 | 8,681 | 7.4% | 4.4K / 4.3K |
Sex ratio and the balance by age
In the 2026 projection, Grenada has 58,761 males and 58,601 females. That is 100.3 males per 100 females, ranking #74 when the dataset is ordered from the highest male-to-female ratio to the lowest.
Males account for 50.1% of the population and females for 49.9%. There are 160 more males than females overall. Among people aged 65 and older, the ratio is 82.9 males per 100 females.
The overall balance can conceal large differences by age; how sex ratios change with age explains the usual pattern. The ratio reflects the male/female categories in the UN source and is not a measure of gender identity. Compare all profiles in the sex-ratio ranking.
At birth, 103.9 boys are projected to be born for every 100 girls in 2026, close to the biological norm of about 105 (compare the sex ratio at birth ranking). The ratio at birth sets the balance at the base of the pyramid; how it changes with age then depends on survival and migration.
How Grenada has changed since 1950
The population has increased from 77,261 in 1950 to 117,362 in 2026, a change of 52%. Over the same span, median age moved from 15.1 to 34.9 years.
The under-15 share changed from 47.8% to 18.6%, while the share aged 65 and older changed from 5.1% to 13.0%. These shifts show why total population growth and age-structure change need to be read separately.
How the population could change by 2050
Under the UN medium scenario, Grenada’s population is projected to decline by about 4%, reaching 113,244 in 2050. The median age changes from 34.9 to 44.3 years.
The 65+ share is projected to rise by 7.2 percentage points to 20.2%. At the same time, the under-15 share is projected at 13.8%. How UN projections work explains the assumptions behind these figures.
The annual UN series reaches its highest projected population of 117,472 in 2031. That turning point depends on the medium scenario and may move in later revisions. Compare timing across countries in the population peak ranking.
Population trend: 1950–2100
Mid-year population for every year. Estimates through 2023; dashed line shows the UN medium projection.
| Year | Population | Median age | Fertility | Life exp. | Births | Deaths | Net migration | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 77,261 | 15.1 | 5.18 | 52.7 | 2,767 | 1,271 | −1,016 | +0.6% |
| 1960 | 94,058 | 15.1 | 6.74 | 63.1 | 4,586 | 908 | −2,255 | +1.5% |
| 1970 | 98,414 | 15.4 | 4.46 | 66.9 | 3,413 | 619 | −2,566 | +0.2% |
| 1980 | 94,538 | 18.1 | 3.30 | 68.1 | 2,545 | 706 | −2,864 | -1.1% |
| 1990 | 99,957 | 22.6 | 3.06 | 70.5 | 2,687 | 756 | −1,088 | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 107,451 | 23.4 | 2.44 | 73.0 | 1,881 | 775 | −376 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 111,586 | 27.5 | 2.04 | 74.7 | 1,815 | 826 | −665 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 116,341 | 31.9 | 1.53 | 75.0 | 1,434 | 1,001 | 0 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 117,081 | 33.4 | 1.49 | 75.2 | 1,371 | 1,037 | −190 | +0.1% |
| 2024* | 117,208 | 33.9 | 1.47 | 75.4 | 1,345 | 1,045 | −192 | +0.1% |
| 2026* | 117,362 | 34.9 | 1.45 | 75.7 | 1,296 | 1,058 | −199 | +0.0% |
| 2030* | 117,466 | 36.8 | 1.44 | 76.2 | 1,235 | 1,089 | −133 | +0.0% |
| 2040* | 116,494 | 40.9 | 1.46 | 77.8 | 1,097 | 1,191 | −118 | -0.2% |
| 2050* | 113,244 | 44.3 | 1.48 | 79.3 | 964 | 1,305 | −77 | -0.4% |
| 2060* | 108,004 | 47.8 | 1.50 | 80.8 | 841 | 1,366 | −89 | -0.6% |
| 2070* | 100,716 | 50.6 | 1.51 | 82.2 | 751 | 1,475 | −106 | -0.8% |
| 2080* | 91,562 | 52.0 | 1.52 | 83.5 | 663 | 1,538 | −101 | -1.1% |
| 2090* | 82,216 | 52.6 | 1.54 | 84.8 | 587 | 1,420 | −56 | -1.1% |
| 2100* | 73,887 | 53.0 | 1.54 | 86.0 | 529 | 1,275 | −25 | -1.0% |
* 2024 onward is the UN medium projection. Fertility is births per woman; life expectancy is years at birth; births, deaths, and net migration are counts for that calendar year.
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2026 population by age and sex
The table provides the counts behind the chart. Age groups are five-year bands, with everyone aged 100 or older combined.
| Age group | Male | Female | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–4 | 3,385 | 3,261 | 6,646 | 5.7% |
| 5–9 | 3,538 | 3,402 | 6,940 | 5.9% |
| 10–14 | 4,188 | 4,019 | 8,207 | 7.0% |
| 15–19 | 4,431 | 4,250 | 8,681 | 7.4% |
| 20–24 | 4,119 | 3,989 | 8,108 | 6.9% |
| 25–29 | 4,521 | 4,325 | 8,846 | 7.5% |
| 30–34 | 4,789 | 4,632 | 9,421 | 8.0% |
| 35–39 | 5,446 | 5,300 | 10,746 | 9.2% |
| 40–44 | 4,761 | 4,798 | 9,559 | 8.1% |
| 45–49 | 3,432 | 3,317 | 6,749 | 5.8% |
| 50–54 | 3,167 | 2,930 | 6,097 | 5.2% |
| 55–59 | 2,954 | 2,910 | 5,864 | 5.0% |
| 60–64 | 3,102 | 3,111 | 6,213 | 5.3% |
| 65–69 | 2,696 | 2,788 | 5,484 | 4.7% |
| 70–74 | 1,866 | 1,930 | 3,796 | 3.2% |
| 75–79 | 1,140 | 1,385 | 2,525 | 2.2% |
| 80–84 | 620 | 961 | 1,581 | 1.3% |
| 85–89 | 387 | 725 | 1,112 | 0.9% |
| 90–94 | 170 | 396 | 566 | 0.5% |
| 95–99 | 45 | 143 | 188 | 0.2% |
| 100+ | 6 | 30 | 36 | 0.0% |
Countries with the most similar age structure
These profiles have the 2026 age distributions closest to Grenada’s, measured by the total difference in the share of the population in each five-year band. Similar shapes can arise from very different histories, so the match is a starting point for comparison, not an explanation.
- Costa Rica96% overlap · median age 35.7
- Brazil95% overlap · median age 35.2
- Azerbaijan95% overlap · median age 34.1
- Bahamas95% overlap · median age 35.7
- Turkey95% overlap · median age 33.9
- Dominica94% overlap · median age 36.6
To calculate school-age, working-age, or older groups with other boundaries, use the age-group calculator for Grenada.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grenada in 2026?
Under the UN World Population Prospects 2024 medium scenario, Grenada's population in 2026 is projected at 117,362.
What is the median age in Grenada?
The projected median age in Grenada in 2026 is 34.9 years: half the population is younger and half is older.
What is the fertility rate in Grenada?
The projected total fertility rate in 2026 is 1.45 births per woman, below the replacement level of about 2.1 in low-mortality populations.
Is Grenada's population projected to grow?
Between 2026 and 2050, the UN medium scenario indicates the population will decline by about 4%, from 117.4K to 113.2K.
What share of Grenada is aged 65 or older?
In 2026, 13.0% of the projected population is aged 65 or older. By 2050, the medium scenario places the share at 20.2%.
How many babies are born in Grenada each year?
The UN medium scenario projects 1,296 births and 1,058 deaths in 2026, about 4 births a day. Births exceed deaths by 238.
What is life expectancy in Grenada for men and women?
Life expectancy at birth in 2026 is projected at 78.8 years for women and 72.8 years for men, a gap of 6.0 years in favour of women.
Does Grenada have more immigrants or emigrants?
Grenada is projected to lose about 199 more people through emigration than it gains in 2026. Between 2000 and 2023 the UN estimates cumulative net migration of −9,172.
What is the sex ratio in Grenada?
The projected 2026 population sex ratio is 100.3 males per 100 females. This all-age ratio is different from the sex ratio at birth and can vary substantially by age.
Sources and notes
- United Nations, DESA, Population Division: World Population Prospects 2024, medium scenario.
- Population values are mid-year figures. Source values published in thousands are converted to people; displayed figures may imply more precision than is appropriate for planning.
- Historical values through 2023 are estimates. Values from 2024 onward are projections.
- Calculations follow the site methodology.