Country profile
Grenada
North America · Latin America and the Caribbean · Americas
GD · GRD
- Capital
- St. George's
- Population
- 109,021
- Area
- 344 km²
- Democracy index
- 88
- Regime type
- Robust Democracy
Events
Ballots from Grenada
The latest elections, referendums, and opinion polls from Grenada. Community totals are not official results.
Soon(1)1 published ballot
Classification
Democracy profile
The score and regime label are assigned by Porto Voto using our in-house democracy index and classification framework, not ratings from governments or external agencies.
Democracy index
88/100
Regime type
Robust Democracy
Grenada maintains a stable, parliamentary democracy modeled on the Westminster system, characterized by regular, free, and fair elections that facilitate peaceful transitions of power. The nation upholds a strong commitment to the rule of law, with an independent judiciary that remains free from political interference, ensuring that constitutional rights and civil liberties are robustly protected. While the small size of the political landscape can lead to intense partisan competition, the country consistently demonstrates high levels of transparency, institutional accountability, and active public engagement in the democratic process. Governance is marked by a steady adherence to democratic norms, fostering a reliable environment for both citizens and institutional oversight.
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Country background
A concise introduction to Grenada, together with notes on how power and law are organized, to put local ballots in context.
The indigenous Carib people inhabited Grenada when Christopher COLUMBUS landed on the island in 1498, but it remained uncolonized for more than a century. The French settled Grenada in the 17th century, established sugar estates, and imported large numbers of African slaves. Britain took the island in 1762 and vigorously expanded sugar production.
In the 19th century, cacao eventually surpassed sugar as the main export crop; in the 20th century, nutmeg became the leading export. In 1967, Britain gave Grenada autonomy over its internal affairs. Full independence was attained in 1974, making Grenada one of the smallest independent countries in the Western Hemisphere.
In 1979, a leftist New Jewel Movement seized power under Maurice BISHOP, ushering in the Grenada Revolution. On 19 October 1983, factions within the revolutionary government overthrew and killed BISHOP and members of his party. Six days later, US forces and those of six other Caribbean nations intervened, quickly capturing the ringleaders and their hundreds of Cuban advisers.
Rule of law was restored, and democratic elections were reinstituted the following year and have continued since.