What is the population of Guadeloupe in 2026?
Guadeloupe has a population of 395,752 people, which is 179th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Population 2026
395,752
0.00% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual Growth
−0.48%
−1,900 people a year
Archive estimateDensity
244/km²
1,628 km² land area
Archive estimateMedian Age
47.2 years
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Guadeloupe
With a population of 395,752, Guadeloupe ranks 177th globally and is situated in North America. The territory spans 1,628 km² and supports a population density of 244 people per km². An annual population decline of 0.5% reflects broader demographic trends, while the median age of 47.2 years indicates an aging population structure. Life expectancy reaches 83 years, and the fertility rate stands at 2 births per woman.
Nearly all residents—99% of the population—live in urban areas. The median age and fertility rate suggest a mature population with a relatively stable workforce. GDP per capita reaches $25,000, positioning the territory in the upper-middle range economically. Basse-Terre serves as the capital, and the Euro functions as the official currency, with French as the primary language. The territory was established in its current form in 1946.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Basse-Terre
- Continent
- North America
- ISO codes
- GP · GLP
- Demonym
- Guadeloupian
- Currency
- Euro (EUR €)
- State inception
- 1946
- Time zone
- UTC−04:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +590
- Internet TLD
- .gp
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- French
Demographics
Not published for Guadeloupe: Birth Rate, Death Rate.
Economy
Not published for Guadeloupe: GDP Growth, Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
None of our sources publish these indicators for Guadeloupe.
Education
None of our sources publish these indicators for Guadeloupe.
Environment
None of our sources publish these indicators for Guadeloupe.
Infrastructure
None of our sources publish these indicators for Guadeloupe.
Quality of Life
None of our sources publish these indicators for Guadeloupe.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Guadeloupe.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 16.3%
- Age 15–64
- 59.8%
- Age 65+
- 23.9%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 48 | 328 |
| 95-99 | 298 | 1,089 |
| 90-94 | 1,075 | 2,571 |
| 85-89 | 2,333 | 4,311 |
| 80-84 | 4,362 | 6,494 |
| 75-79 | 7,632 | 10,083 |
| 70-74 | 10,121 | 12,559 |
| 65-69 | 12,322 | 14,070 |
| 60-64 | 14,302 | 16,122 |
| 55-59 | 12,908 | 16,887 |
| 50-54 | 11,672 | 15,953 |
| 45-49 | 8,941 | 12,691 |
| 40-44 | 7,867 | 11,909 |
| 35-39 | 7,337 | 10,711 |
| 30-34 | 7,567 | 9,656 |
| 25-29 | 6,945 | 8,313 |
| 20-24 | 10,293 | 9,733 |
| 15-19 | 12,643 | 11,851 |
| 10-14 | 11,328 | 11,140 |
| 5-9 | 9,781 | 9,637 |
| 0-4 | 9,796 | 9,428 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 215,515 |
| 1960 | 279,427 |
| 1970 | 318,111 |
| 1980 | 331,211 |
| 1990 | 388,813 |
| 2000 | 419,567 |
| 2010 | 408,812 |
| 2020 | 407,394 |
| 2030 | 366,343 |
| 2040 | 348,988 |
| 2050 | 326,318 |
| 2060 | 301,043 |
| 2070 | 280,919 |
| 2080 | 268,152 |
| 2090 | 256,961 |
| 2100 | 244,457 |
How Guadeloupe Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Guadeloupe396K
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Guadeloupe | 396K |
Guadeloupe Population FAQ
Is the population of Guadeloupe growing or shrinking?
Guadeloupe's population is shrinking at −0.48% per year, a change of roughly 1,900 people annually.
What is the capital of Guadeloupe?
The capital of Guadeloupe is Basse-Terre.
How densely populated is Guadeloupe?
Guadeloupe has 244/km² across 1,628 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Guadeloupe?
Life expectancy at birth in Guadeloupe is 83.0 years.
What is the median age in Guadeloupe?
The median age in Guadeloupe is 47.2 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Guadeloupe in?
Guadeloupe is in North America.