People Nationality: Noun and adjective--Grenadian(s). Population (2005 est.): 110,000. Annual growth rate (2006): 0.8%. Ethnic groups: African descent (82%), some South Asians (East Indians) and Europeans, trace Arawak/Carib Indian. Religions: Roman Catholic, various Protestant denominations, Islam, Rastafarianism. Languages: English (official). Education: Years compulsory--10 grades or age 16. Literacy--95% of adult population. Health (2005): Infant mortality rate--17/1,000. Life expectancy--men 63.1 years; women 66.7 years. Work force (2006): 48,000. Unemployment (2005): 18%. |