Total Population: 284,589 (July 2009 est.), ranked #78 behind the Iceland (306,694) and French Polynesia (287,032).
Total Land and Water Area:430 sq km, ranked #200 behind the Seychelles (455 sq km) and Antigua and Barbuda (443 sq km) .
Age Profile:
- 0-14 years: 19.2%
- 15-64 years: 71.3%
- 65 years and over: 9.5%
Median age is 35.8, Average life expectancy is73.94 years, ranked #98 in world
47% Male
53 % Female
Ethnic groups: black 90%, white 4%, Asian and mixed 6%
Religions: Protestant 63.4% (Anglican 28.3%, Pentecostal 18.7%, Methodist 5.1%, other 11.3%), Roman Catholic 4.2%, other Christian 7%, other 4.8%, none or unspecified 20.6% (2008 est.)
Languages: English
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education): 13 years
Literacy (defined as age 15 and over can read and write): 99.7% of the total population
Per Capita Gross National Income (at current prices in US Dollars):
$18,500, ranked #65
Gross Domestic Product Contribution by Economic Sector and Top Industries:
78% Services
16% Industry
6% Agriculture (2000 est.)
Industries: tourism, sugar, light manufacturing, component assembly for export
Sources:
1) Central Intelligence Agency World Fact Book