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Grenada 2023 Press Freedom Profile

Grenada is not rated by the RSF index; Freedom House classifies it as Free with a total score of 89/100. Context: pop 112K, GDP $1.23B.

RSF Score——
Freedom StatusFreeFH total 89/100
GDP$1.23BWorld Bank data
Population112KNational total

2023 Press Freedom Scorecard

Overall score and global position

Grenada is not currently scored by the RSF World Press Freedom Index or by the V-Dem Freedom of Expression project; the profile relies on Freedom House and World Bank indicators below. Of the 25 Freedom House indicators, Grenada earns 14 at the maximum 4/4 and 0 at 0/4; its strongest category is Political Pluralism (16/16) and its weakest is Personal Autonomy (13/16).

Composite index comparison

Political Rights (Freedom House)37 / 40

Elections, political pluralism, government functioning.

Civil Liberties (Freedom House)52 / 60

Freedom of expression, association, rule of law, personal autonomy.

Full socio-economic dashboard

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Demographics & geography

Population112K
Urban population41K
Density331.0 people / km²
Land area349 km²
CapitalSt. George's, Grenada
Largest citySt. George's, Grenada
Latitude12.1165°
Longitude-61.6790°
Forested area50.0%
Agricultural land23.5%
CO₂ emissions268 kt
payments

Economy & labour

GDP$1.23B
GDP per capita$10,966
CurrencyXCD
CPI107.43
CPI change (%)0.8%
Minimum wage—
Unemployment rate—
Labor-force participation—
Tax revenue (% of GDP)19.4%
Total tax rate47.8%
Gasoline price$1.12 /L
medical_services

Health

Life expectancy72.4 years
Birth rate16.47 / 1 000
Fertility rate2.06 births / woman
Infant mortality13.7 / 1 000 live births
Maternal mortality ratio25 / 100 000 live births
Physicians1.41 / 1 000 people
Out-of-pocket health spend57.0%
school

Education

Gross primary enrollment106.9%
Gross tertiary enrollment104.6%
account_balance

Administration

Official languageEnglish
ISO abbreviationGD
Calling code+1
Armed forces size—

All socio-economic indicators from the World Bank country dataset (2023 snapshot).

Democratic Rights & Civil Liberties

Freedom status explained

Freedom House classifies Grenada as Free with a 2024 aggregate score of 89/100 — meaning national institutions reliably protect political rights and civil liberties.

Within Freedom House's Americas region (35 countries), Grenada ranks #10 on the latest aggregate score — the 74th percentile. The region leaders are Canada, Uruguay, Barbados.

Political Rights vs Civil Liberties

Political Rights

37/ 40

Rating 1 of 7 (1 = best)

Civil Liberties

52/ 60

Rating 2 of 7 (1 = best)

Political rights are rated noticeably higher than civil liberties — the formal political framework is more open than the day-to-day environment for expression, association, and personal autonomy.

Twelve-year Freedom House trend

02550751002013: 892014: 892015: 892016: 892017: 892018: 882019: 892020: 892021: 892022: 892023: 892024: 89201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024

Between 2013 and 2024, Freedom House moved Grenada from Free (Free, 89/100) to Free (Free, 89/100).

Latest A–G indicator scorecard

A.

Electoral Process

PR

Subtotal11 / 12
  • A1Free and fair head-of-government elections

    4/4

  • A2Free and fair legislative elections

    4/4

  • A3Electoral laws and framework

    3/4

B.

Political Pluralism & Participation

PR

Subtotal16 / 16
  • B1Right to organise in political parties

    4/4

  • B2Opposition can realistically gain power

    4/4

  • B3Free political choice without domination

    4/4

  • B4Political rights of minorities

    4/4

C.

Functioning of Government

PR

Subtotal10 / 12
  • C1Elected officials determine government policy

    4/4

  • C2Safeguards against corruption

    3/4

  • C3Transparency of government

    3/4

D.

Freedom of Expression & Belief

CL

Subtotal15 / 16
  • D1Free and independent media

    3/4

  • D2Freedom of religious expression

    4/4

  • D3Academic freedom

    4/4

  • D4Free private discussion

    4/4

E.

Associational & Organisational Rights

CL

Subtotal11 / 12
  • E1Freedom of assembly

    4/4

  • E2Freedom for NGOs

    4/4

  • E3Free trade unions

    3/4

F.

Rule of Law

CL

Subtotal13 / 16
  • F1Independent judiciary

    4/4

  • F2Due process in civil and criminal matters

    3/4

  • F3Protection from illegitimate force

    3/4

  • F4Equal treatment under the law

    3/4

G.

Personal Autonomy & Individual Rights

CL

Subtotal13 / 16
  • G1Freedom of movement

    4/4

  • G2Property rights

    3/4

  • G3Personal social freedoms

    3/4

  • G4Equality of opportunity

    3/4

Each indicator is scored 0–4 by Freedom House analysts; category subtotals combine into the Political Rights (A + B + C = 0–40) and Civil Liberties (D + E + F + G = 0–60) aggregates shown above. 2024 edition.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Grenada rank within its Freedom House region?

Grenada holds position #10 of 35 in the Americas region on the latest Freedom House aggregate score. The region's top country is Canada (97/100).

What is Grenada's economic context for its press freedom score?

Grenada has a GDP of $1.23B across a population of 112K, giving a per-capita GDP of about $10,966. Its capital is St. George's, Grenada; the official language is English.