United States. Central Intelligence Agency

“ Economy Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Economy - overview: Economic growth in this lower-middle-income country hinges upon seasonal variations in the agricultural and tourism sectors. Tropical storms wiped out substantial portions of crops in 1994, 1995, and 2002, and tourism in the Eastern Caribbean has suffered low arrivals following 11 September 2001. Saint Vincent is home to a small offshore banking sector and has moved to adopt international regulatory standards. ”

“ Imports - commodities: foodstuffs, machinery and equipment, chemicals and fertilizers, minerals and fuels Imports - partners: France 31.4%, US 10.4%, Singapore 10.2%, Trinidad and Tobago 10%, Spain 9%, Italy 5.5% (2003) Debt - external: $167.2 million (2000) Economic aid - recipient: $47.5 million (1995) ”

“ Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is comprised of 32 islands and cays
People Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Population: 117,193 (July 2004 est.) Age structure: 0-14 years: 27.6% (male 16,463; female 15,872)
15-64 years: 66% (male 39,827; female 37,547)
65 years and over: 6.4% (male 3,247; female 4,237) (2004 est.) Median age: total: 25.8 years
male: 25.7 years
female: 26 years (2004 est.) Population growth rate: 0.31% (2004 est.) Birth rate: 16.77 births/1,000 population (2004 est.) Death rate: 6.04 deaths/1,000 population (2004 est.) ”