Politics & Government Guide · GrenadaPolitics & Government Guide in Grenada
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions
Grenada operates as a stable parliamentary democracy and Commonwealth realm with King Charles III as head of state, represented by the Governor-General. Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell's National Democratic Congress holds a majority in the House of Representatives following the 2022 elections. The country maintains strong democratic institutions, credible elections, and focuses on economic recovery and reforms.
Political Stability
Good
Corruption Index
Moderate
Democracy Index
Good
Government Type
Parliamentary democracy under constitutional monarchy
Legal System
Common law system based on English model
Head of State
King Charles III(since 2022)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell(National Democratic Congress)since 2022
Political Indicators
Political Stability
Scale: 0-100
Free
Freedom House (2024)
Corruption Index
Scale: 0-100
Transparency International (2023)
Press Freedom
Scale: 0-100
Reporters Without Borders (2024)
Democracy Index
Scale: 0-10
Full Democracy
Economist Intelligence Unit (2023)
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Centre-left
Centre-right
Voting Rights
Citizens aged 18 and over have the right to vote in national elections
Recent Developments
- National Democratic Congress won 9 of 15 seats in June 2022 general election
- New minimum wage implemented effective January 1, 2024
- Ongoing economic growth and fiscal reforms highlighted in 2024 IMF Article IV consultation
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