What is the population of Martinique in 2026?
Martinique has a population of 368,796 people, which is 181st in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Population 2026
368,796
0.00% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual Growth
−0.66%
−2,434 people a year
Archive estimateDensity
334/km²
1,128 km² land area
Archive estimateMedian Age
49.7 years
Life expectancy 82.5 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Martinique
With a population of 368,796, Martinique ranks 179th globally and is home to one of the world's oldest populations, with a median age of 49.7 years. The territory experiences an annual population decline of -0.7%, though residents enjoy a life expectancy of 82.5 years and a fertility rate of 1.8 births per woman. At 334 people per km² across its 1,128 km² land area, the island is densely populated, with 89% of inhabitants living in urban settings.
French is the official language, and the Euro serves as the currency. Fort-de-France functions as the capital. Martinique achieved its current political status in 1946 and maintains a GDP per capita of $24,825, reflecting a developed economy for the Caribbean region.
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
- Fort-de-France
- Continent
- North America
- ISO codes
- MQ · MTQ
- Demonym
- Martinican
- Currency
- Euro (EUR €)
- State inception
- 1946
- Time zone
- UTC−04:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +596
- Internet TLD
- .mq
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- French
Demographics
Not published for Martinique: Birth Rate, Death Rate.
Economy
Not published for Martinique: GDP Growth, Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
None of our sources publish these indicators for Martinique.
Education
None of our sources publish these indicators for Martinique.
Environment
None of our sources publish these indicators for Martinique.
Infrastructure
None of our sources publish these indicators for Martinique.
Quality of Life
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Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Martinique.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 14.9%
- Age 15–64
- 59.8%
- Age 65+
- 25.3%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 62 | 169 |
| 95-99 | 334 | 798 |
| 90-94 | 1,137 | 2,193 |
| 85-89 | 2,825 | 4,564 |
| 80-84 | 4,539 | 6,372 |
| 75-79 | 7,192 | 8,877 |
| 70-74 | 9,726 | 11,960 |
| 65-69 | 11,979 | 14,137 |
| 60-64 | 14,169 | 16,575 |
| 55-59 | 13,033 | 16,680 |
| 50-54 | 10,978 | 14,526 |
| 45-49 | 7,647 | 10,337 |
| 40-44 | 7,147 | 10,030 |
| 35-39 | 7,218 | 10,254 |
| 30-34 | 6,852 | 9,123 |
| 25-29 | 6,316 | 7,093 |
| 20-24 | 8,536 | 8,440 |
| 15-19 | 10,386 | 9,825 |
| 10-14 | 9,341 | 9,291 |
| 5-9 | 8,260 | 8,309 |
| 0-4 | 8,048 | 7,917 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 232,070 |
| 1960 | 288,771 |
| 1970 | 325,520 |
| 1980 | 332,284 |
| 1990 | 371,000 |
| 2000 | 421,382 |
| 2010 | 397,384 |
| 2020 | 356,615 |
| 2030 | 327,638 |
| 2040 | 305,848 |
| 2050 | 282,070 |
| 2060 | 255,655 |
| 2070 | 236,029 |
| 2080 | 225,696 |
| 2090 | 218,066 |
| 2100 | 209,808 |
How Martinique 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
- Martinique369K
| 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 |
| Martinique | 369K |
Martinique Population FAQ
Is the population of Martinique growing or shrinking?
Martinique's population is shrinking at −0.66% per year, a change of roughly 2,434 people annually.
What is the capital of Martinique?
The capital of Martinique is Fort-de-France.
How densely populated is Martinique?
Martinique has 334/km² across 1,128 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Martinique?
Life expectancy at birth in Martinique is 82.5 years.
What is the median age in Martinique?
The median age in Martinique is 49.7 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Martinique in?
Martinique is in North America.