Grenada

Grenada is an island nation in the southeastern Caribbean Sea, north of Trinidad and Tobago. It consists of the main island of Grenada and several smaller islands, including Carriacou and Petite Martinique. The nation is a Commonwealth realm, meaning the British monarch is head of state, represented locally by a governor-general.

The UN M49 code is 308, the ISO alpha-2 code is GD, and the ISO alpha-3 code is GRD. The UN classifies Grenada under the Americas region and the Latin America and the Caribbean subregion. Grenada is a UN member state. The World Bank capital field lists Saint George’s. These classifications are statistical and administrative, not territorial claims; they follow UN and World Bank conventions.

How to verify the basics without freezing volatile numbers

The UN M49 overview is the stable classification reference for Grenada’s codes and regional grouping. The World Bank country API returns current metadata, including the official capital name, income level, and region. These two sources are the first check when a number seems out of date.

Population

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs publishes annual estimates and projections. The World Bank’s country page for Grenada reports figures derived from UN data. For the latest figure, open the World Bank API and read the indicator SP.POP.TOTL for Grenada. Reference year: the World Bank labels each value with its own reference year, so cite the year shown in the API response, not the page publication date.

Use the UN World Population Prospects for mid-year estimates; the latest revision is from 2024. The World Bank also publishes estimates, but its figures may differ from the UN’s because of different interpolation methods and revision dates.

When you see a population figure, ask: census or estimate? A census is an actual count, but it happens only every 5-10 years and can miss people. An estimate is a projection between censuses, updated annually, but it is not a count. The World Bank and UN both publish estimates; they rarely match exactly because they use different model assumptions and reference dates. For Grenada, the UN estimate for the most recent year is the figure to cite if you need a single number; for census data, use the Grenada Central Statistical Office.

Capital

The capital is Saint George’s, as stated by the World Bank country profile field for Grenada. This is a statistical classification, not a political or territorial claim. The city sits on the southwestern coast of the main island.

Languages

English is the official language. Grenadian Creole English and Grenadian Creole French (Patois) are also spoken. Language data changes slowly; for the most recent census-based figures, check the national statistical office of Grenada or a UNESCO education and culture profile. The World Bank API does not publish language statistics.

Currency

Grenada uses the East Caribbean dollar (XCD). The currency is issued by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, which is shared by several members of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States. For current exchange rates, use the central bank or a reputable financial data provider; do not treat a static figure as current. Do not assume parity with the US dollar; the exchange rate is pegged but should be verified with a current source.

Government

Grenada is a parliamentary democracy and a Commonwealth realm. The head of state is the monarch of Grenada, represented by a Governor-General; the head of government is the Prime Minister. For the current government composition, election results, and official statements, consult the Government of Grenada website (gov.gd) and the United Nations member state profile.

Economy

Grenada is classified by the World Bank as an upper-middle-income country (fiscal year 2025 classification). Its economy is heavily dependent on tourism, agriculture (nutmeg, cocoa, mace), and remittances. GDP figures, growth rates, and poverty estimates change annually and are maintained by the World Bank and the IMF. Always cite the specific dataset and reference year when quoting economic data.

Travel and entry

For current visa requirements, entry rules, and travel advisories, consult your own government’s foreign ministry travel advice and the IATA Travel Centre. Do not rely on a static summary for real-time border rules.

Other reference points

For health metrics, use WHO country profiles. For education and literacy, use the UNESCO Institute for Statistics. For internet data, use the ITU or the national regulatory authority. For time zone and domain authority, the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority lists Grenada’s country-code top-level domain as .gd.

Compare Grenada with other nations using the comparison guide at /compare/. For source literacy and avoiding common data pitfalls, see /methodology/.