Grenada national population report

Presents an outline of the status of the population of Grenada, including the main population/development concerns, the institutional mechanisms in place, and plans and programmes to incorporate population into the development planning process. Population growth is identified as the main stimulus and at times, an obstacle to economic growth. However, it is widely agreed that policy decisions should reflect a pragmatic approach in dealing with population/development issues. It is also recognised that higher population growth increases pressure on the provision of basic services, the use of space and natural resources, and the environment. The quality of human resources for development, is of equal importance, but can be hindered by significant population increases

Report of the National Population Task Force in collaboration with CARICOM/USAID Population and Development Project

Demographic pressures threaten progress aimed at improving the standard of living of St. Lucians and providing employment and educational opportunities. These pressures stretch the nation's limited resources and inhibit future advancement. The question asked in this report was whether the carrying capacity of the island suffice to meet the needs of an increasing population and yet achieve higher living standards

Grenada: yesterday, today and tomorrow

Analyses the population structure and characteristics from as far back as 1844 when the first census was taken at which time 29,650 persons were enumerated. An overview of the population structure from 1844-1921 suggests a combination of rising fertility and falling mortality which led to a high rate of natural increase. Between 1921 and 1946 the population grew by 30,132 persons. Later, however, the fall in both fertility and motality led to a fall in the rate of natural increase in the 1960's and 1970's which was further aggravated by heavy migration. Projections for the future are made based upon a number of scenarios which juxtaposed the three demographic variables: fertility, mortality and migration. Concludes that if present demographic behaviour is uncurtailed, population growth will end, and even if net migration declines, growth should not be an insurmountable problem