Quick Data on Montserrat
| Short Name | Montserrat |
| Capital | Plymouth |
| Long Name | n/a |
| Country Code | MH |
| Continent | Central America and the Caribbean |
| Total Area | 102 sq km |
| Population | 5,373 |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Montserratian(s) |
Geography of Montserrat
As a country in Central America, with coordinates at 16 45 N, 62 12 W, Montserrat neighbors n/a. The terrain in Montserrat is described as volcanic island, mostly mountainous, with small coastal lowland, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of Montserrat: tropical; little daily or seasonal temperature variation.
| Surface Total | 102 sq km |
| Land Surface | 102 sq km |
| Water Surface | 0 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 0 km |
| Neighbor Countries | n/a |
| Coastline | 40 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
| Highest Elevation Point | Soufriere Hills volcano pre-eruption height was 915 m; current lava dome is subject to periodic build up and collapse; estimated dome height was 1,050 m in 2015 |
Resources of Montserrat
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being NEGL. The agricultural land occupies 30% of Montserrat, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 25.00%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 30% | 31 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 0 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 25.00% | 26 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 45.00% | 46 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Montserrat
The population of the country is estimated at 5,373 people, with the biggest urban area having n/a. Known as Montserratian(s), the people from Montserrat come from diversified ethnic groups such as African/black 88.4%, mixed 3.7%, hispanic/Spanish 3%, caucasian/white 2.7%, East Indian/Indian 1.5%, other 0.7% (2011 est.). The official language is English. Religions: Protestant 67.1% (includes Anglican 21.8%, Methodist 17%, Pentecostal 14.1%, Seventh Day Adventist 10.5%, and Church of God 3.7%), Roman Catholic 11.6%, Rastafarian 1.4%, other 6.5%, none 2.6%, unspecified 10.8% (2001 est.).
| Population | 5,373 |
| Nationality | Montserratian(s) |
| Official Language | English |
| Other Languages | English |
| Birth Rate | 11.7 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 6 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 9.10% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | n/a physicians/1,000 population (n/a) |
| Hospital Beds Density | n/a beds/1,000 population (n/a) |
Governing Type of Montserrat
Montserrat is a parliamentary democracy; self-governing overseas territory of the UK. The legal system makes use of English common law.
| Governing Type | parliamentary democracy; self-governing overseas territory of the UK |
| Citizenship by Birth | see United Kingdom |
| Citizenship by Descent | n/a |
| Dual Citizenship | n/a |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | n/a |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Montserrat
From a population total of 5,373, the labor force is 4,521 (2012). The main products in agriculture are: cabbages, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, peppers; livestock products. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: tourism, rum, textiles, electronic appliances. Its exports cover electronic components, plastic bags, apparel; hot peppers, limes, live plants; cattle. The main import products are: machinery and transportation equipment, foodstuffs, manufactured goods, fuels, lubricants.
| Exports | $4.4 million (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $39.44 million (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | US 29%, France 23%, Saint Kitts and Nevis 22.2% (2017) |
| Import Partners | US 72.8%, Trinidad and Tobago 6%, UK 4.1% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $34,000 (2011 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 24 million kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | n/a |
| Internet Users | 2,860 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 54.60% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Montserrat, statistics sectio
