CARICOM CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (CCDP)

National Census Report 2001, St. Vincent and the GrenadinesCalliaqua and Kingstown accounted for the largest share of returning residents, 27.12 and 15.54per cent respectively, while in the other administrative divisions their shares ranged from 3.34per cent in North Grenadines to 8.80 per cent in Kingstown Suburb. 5 The sex ratio among thereturning residents was 92, as compared to the local-born population which was 97.In 2001, about a third (31.77 per cent) of the returning residents was in the 35 to 49 years agegroup, which is the peak of the productive years. Further analysis by year of return wouldindicate the age at which this group returned, which it is suspected would also be during theirproductive years. The need for economic activity has not waned for this age group. Therefore,they would have sought entry into the labour force. It is also suspected that some of the personsin this age group returned after they have completed a university degree, and consequentlyrequired higher skilled and higher paying jobs. The elderly (years 65 +) accounted for 20.36 percent of the returning residents. 65 No Table was provided by the writer.6 No Table was provided by the writer.36