Montserrat
Capital: Brades
Population: 4,420
Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Montserrat is a British Overseas Territory located in the Caribbean Sea, southwest of Antigua and Barbuda and northwest of Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is part of the Lesser Antilles and is known for its lush volcanic landscape and tropical climate. The island’s capital, Plymouth, was largely abandoned due to the eruption of the Soufrière Hills Volcano in 1995, and since then, the administrative center has been Brades. Montserrat is often referred to as the “Emerald Isle of the Caribbean” due to its Irish heritage, which is reflected in its culture, music, and annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The economy relies on tourism, agriculture, and government services, with financial aid from the United Kingdom playing a crucial role. The population is relatively small, and the island is known for its volcanic activity, particularly the Soufrière Hills Volcano, which has significantly shaped Montserrat’s modern history.
Growth Rate
-0.701
%
Fertility Rate
1.444
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
13.685
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
76.2
years
Total Population in Montserrat
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Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
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Life Expectancy (Years)
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Median Age (Years)
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Infant Mortality
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Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-2.715
(+0.654)
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Fertility Rate
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Births vs Deaths
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Crude Death Rate
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Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.