United States. Central Intelligence Agency

“ The agriculture sector continued to be affected by the lack of suitable land for farming and the destruction of crops. Prospects for the economy depend largely on developments in relation to the volcano and on public sector construction activity. The UK has launched a three-year $122.8 million aid program to help reconstruct the economy. Half of the island is expected to remain uninhabitable for another decade. ”

“ Population growth rate: 1.03% (2004 est.) Birth rate: 17.63 births/1,000 population (2004 est.) Death rate: 7.36 deaths/1,000 population (2004 est.) Net migration rate: 0 migrant (s) /1,000 population (2004 est.) ”