Vital Statistics and Population Estimates – September Quarter 2024

Dec 20, 2024 | Vital Statistics and Population Estimates

Key Facts:

Population Estimates

  • Total Population: Estimated at 25,200, up 2.9% from June 2024 (24,500).
  • Resident Population: Estimated at 17,300, down 0.6% from June 2024 (17,400).
    Births
  • 40 registered births (20 males, 20 females), down 27.3% from 55 in June 2024.
  • Births by age group:
    o 25–29 years: 13 births (highest).
    o 30–34 years: 11 births.
    o 20–24 years and 35–39 years: 5 births each.
  • Weekly average: approximately 3 births
    Deaths
  • 38 recorded deaths, up 18.8% from 32 in June 2024.
  • Weekly average: ~3 deaths.
  • No infant deaths were recorded.
    Crude Rates
  • Birth Rate: 2.3 per 1,000 population.
  • Death Rate: 2.2 per 1,000 population.
    Marriages
  • 127 marriages officiated, up 32.3% from June 2024.
  • Non-residents: 92.1% of all weddings.

Annual Change

Total Population Estimate (Blue Line):

  • Shows a significant decline from 2019 to 2020, followed by a steady increase from 2021 to 2024.
  • The total population surpassed 25,000 in 2024, reaching its highest level within the observed period.
    Resident Population Estimate (Red Line):
  • Exhibits relative stability compared to the total population but shows a slight decline post-2022.
  • Resident population fluctuated between 16,000 and 18,000 throughout the period.
    Divergence Between Total and Resident Populations:
  • The gap between total and resident population estimates widened significantly from 2021 onwards, likely reflecting increases in non-resident populations (e.g., tourists or temporary workers).
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