Demographics of Montserrat
| Source | UN (World Population Prospects 2024) |
| Date | 30 Mar 2026 |
As of 2026, the population of Montserrat is projected at 4,328, compared to 4,359 in 2025. It ranks 233rd in the world by population and 41st in North America. The population growth rate for 2026 is projected at -0.83%, placing Montserrat 226th among 237 countries and dependent territories.
There are 2,149 males and 2,179 females in Montserrat. The male population accounts for 49.72%, compared to 50.32% for females. Montserrat has 30 more females than males. The sex ratio in 2026 is projected at 98.62 males per 100 females. Montserrat ranks 128th globally in terms of the female-to-male ratio.
In Montserrat, approximately 36 babies are born each year, the fifth-lowest number of births of any country. Meanwhile, around 59 people die annually, the fifth-lowest death toll in the world.
In 2026, the average life expectancy at birth in Montserrat is expected to reach 76.66 years, which is 2.89 years higher than the global average. This places the country at 108th worldwide and 22nd within North America. Its life expectancy is comparable to that of Barbados, Latvia, and Mayotte.
In 2026, Montserrat's total fertility rate (TFR) is projected at 1.45 children per woman, below the global average. This places Montserrat 182nd worldwide and 25th in North America, putting it on par with countries such as Switzerland, Sweden, and Grenada in terms of overall fertility.
- Population
- Growth
- Gender
| Year | Population | Growth (%) | M per 100 F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | Total | |||
| 1950 | 6,478 | 6,465 | 12,944 | -0.77 | 100.201 |
| 1955 | 5,893 | 6,589 | 12,482 | -0.68 | 89.437 |
| 1960 | 5,362 | 6,672 | 12,034 | -0.56 | 80.366 |
| 1965 | 5,341 | 6,305 | 11,646 | -0.65 | 84.711 |
| 1970 | 5,329 | 6,003 | 11,332 | -0.03 | 88.772 |
| 1975 | 5,446 | 5,963 | 11,409 | 0.11 | 91.330 |
| 1980 | 5,464 | 5,875 | 11,339 | -0.82 | 93.004 |
| 1985 | 5,389 | 5,605 | 10,995 | -0.48 | 96.146 |
| 1990 | 5,329 | 5,348 | 10,677 | -1.05 | 99.645 |
| 1995 | 4,202 | 4,032 | 8,235 | -7.57 | 104.216 |
| 2000 | 2,679 | 2,349 | 5,029 | -12.64 | 114.049 |
| 2005 | 2,415 | 2,131 | 4,547 | 0.73 | 113.327 |
| 2010 | 2,495 | 2,299 | 4,794 | 1.33 | 108.525 |
| 2015 | 2,401 | 2,272 | 4,673 | -0.75 | 105.678 |
| 2020 | 2,267 | 2,241 | 4,508 | -0.82 | 101.160 |
| 2021 | 2,245 | 2,235 | 4,479 | -0.42 | 100.447 |
| 2022 | 2,228 | 2,225 | 4,453 | -0.76 | 100.135 |
| 2023 | 2,207 | 2,214 | 4,420 | -0.70 | 99.684 |
| 2024 | 2,186 | 2,204 | 4,389 | -0.73 | 99.183 |
| 2025 | 2,166 | 2,193 | 4,359 | -0.62 | 98.769 |
| 2026 | 2,149 | 2,179 | 4,328 | -0.83 | 98.623 |
| Year | Life expectancy | Median age | Fertility rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 48.587 | 17.766 | 4.823 |
| 1955 | 53.671 | 18.048 | 4.840 |
| 1960 | 58.637 | 17.444 | 4.551 |
| 1965 | 62.270 | 19.099 | 4.273 |
| 1970 | 65.290 | 19.473 | 3.742 |
| 1975 | 67.850 | 21.097 | 2.953 |
| 1980 | 69.327 | 23.244 | 2.244 |
| 1985 | 70.165 | 25.259 | 2.358 |
| 1990 | 70.939 | 27.140 | 2.163 |
| 1995 | 72.173 | 30.792 | 1.940 |
| 2000 | 73.150 | 35.814 | 1.229 |
| 2005 | 74.185 | 37.222 | 1.615 |
| 2010 | 74.683 | 37.730 | 1.583 |
| 2015 | 75.128 | 39.200 | 1.512 |
| 2020 | 75.568 | 40.546 | 1.954 |
| 2021 | 75.896 | 40.968 | 1.941 |
| 2022 | 76.038 | 41.385 | 1.546 |
| 2023 | 76.186 | 41.546 | 1.444 |
| 2024 | 76.340 | 41.589 | 1.447 |
| 2025 | 76.489 | 41.604 | 1.448 |
| 2026 | 76.661 | 41.822 | 1.452 |
- Life expectancy
- Median age
- Fertility rate
| Year | Total | Crude (per 1000) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death | Birth | Crude death | Crude birth | |
| 1950 | 268 | 455 | 20.698 | 35.176 |
| 1955 | 219 | 427 | 17.541 | 34.220 |
| 1960 | 183 | 379 | 15.205 | 31.462 |
| 1965 | 159 | 354 | 13.676 | 30.371 |
| 1970 | 152 | 274 | 13.442 | 24.209 |
| 1975 | 140 | 259 | 12.310 | 22.727 |
| 1980 | 148 | 214 | 13.061 | 18.847 |
| 1985 | 136 | 230 | 12.408 | 20.937 |
| 1990 | 127 | 196 | 11.899 | 18.338 |
| 1995 | 106 | 129 | 12.885 | 15.610 |
| 2000 | 82 | 44 | 16.275 | 8.746 |
| 2005 | 59 | 45 | 13.035 | 10.000 |
| 2010 | 57 | 46 | 11.790 | 9.680 |
| 2015 | 55 | 45 | 11.782 | 9.649 |
| 2020 | 58 | 58 | 12.967 | 12.758 |
| 2021 | 59 | 56 | 13.167 | 12.541 |
| 2022 | 61 | 44 | 13.722 | 9.810 |
| 2023 | 60 | 39 | 13.685 | 8.933 |
| 2024 | 60 | 38 | 13.658 | 8.711 |
| 2025 | 60 | 37 | 13.649 | 8.550 |
| 2026 | 59 | 36 | 13.640 | 8.412 |
- Total
- Crude
| Year | Population | Urban (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban | Rural | ||
| 1950 | 2,045 | 10,899 | 15.800 |
| 1955 | 1,972 | 10,510 | 15.800 |
| 1960 | 1,917 | 10,117 | 15.929 |
| 1965 | 1,536 | 10,110 | 13.193 |
| 1970 | 1,224 | 10,108 | 10.804 |
| 1975 | 1,334 | 10,074 | 11.696 |
| 1980 | 1,417 | 9,922 | 12.500 |
| 1985 | 1,374 | 9,621 | 12.500 |
| 1990 | 1,335 | 9,342 | 12.500 |
| 1995 | 1,029 | 7,206 | 12.500 |
| 2000 | 403 | 4,626 | 8.017 |
| 2005 | 428 | 4,118 | 9.416 |
| 2010 | 440 | 4,354 | 9.168 |
| 2015 | 406 | 4,267 | 8.689 |
| 2020 | 384 | 4,124 | 8.516 |
| 2021 | 386 | 4,093 | 8.614 |
| 2022 | 390 | 4,063 | 8.748 |
| 2023 | 396 | 4,024 | 8.948 |
| 2024 | 394 | 3,995 | 8.980 |
| 2025 | 391 | 3,968 | 8.980 |
| 2026 | 389 | 3,939 | 8.980 |
- Population
- Urbanization
| Age group | Male | Female | Total | M per 100 F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons | Share (%) | ||||
| 00-04 | 102 | 99 | 201 | 4.64 | 103.030 |
| 05-09 | 113 | 135 | 247 | 5.71 | 83.704 |
| 10-14 | 105 | 118 | 224 | 5.18 | 88.983 |
| 15-19 | 144 | 140 | 283 | 6.54 | 102.857 |
| 20-24 | 123 | 118 | 241 | 5.57 | 104.237 |
| 25-29 | 112 | 92 | 204 | 4.71 | 121.739 |
| 30-34 | 140 | 132 | 272 | 6.28 | 106.061 |
| 35-39 | 131 | 174 | 305 | 7.05 | 75.287 |
| 40-44 | 129 | 167 | 295 | 6.82 | 77.246 |
| 45-49 | 140 | 137 | 277 | 6.40 | 102.190 |
| 50-54 | 150 | 140 | 290 | 6.70 | 107.143 |
| 55-59 | 152 | 163 | 315 | 7.28 | 93.252 |
| 60-64 | 165 | 143 | 307 | 7.09 | 115.385 |
| 65-69 | 137 | 129 | 266 | 6.15 | 106.202 |
| 70-74 | 148 | 104 | 253 | 5.85 | 142.308 |
| 75-79 | 90 | 89 | 179 | 4.14 | 101.124 |
| 80-84 | 49 | 55 | 103 | 2.38 | 89.091 |
| 85-89 | 17 | 27 | 44 | 1.02 | 62.963 |
| 90-94 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 0.39 | 45.455 |
| 95-99 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.12 | 0.000 |
| Total | 2,152 | 2,178 | 4,328 | 98.806 | |
- Population pyramid
- Gender ratio