Guadeloupe Population: 400,101
Guadeloupe comprises of 6 islands. They are Basse-Terre, Grande-Terre, Grande-Terre, La Désirade, and the Îles des Saintes. The country resembles a butterfly with Salee River splitting the two largest islands. It is a crucial section of France. Currently, the overall population of this country is 400,124.
Largest cities by population in Guadeloupe
Les Abymes is the largest city of Guadeloupe, with a population of 55,000 people. The other largest cities by population are Baie-Mahault and Le Gosier, with populations of 55,000 and 31,000, respectively.
CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Les Abymes | 63,058 |
Baie-Mahault | 30,551 |
Le Gosier | 28,698 |
Petit-Bourg | 24,994 |
Sainte-Anne | 22,859 |
Le Moule | 22,692 |
Sainte-Rose | 20,192 |
Capesterre-Belle-Eau | 19,821 |
Pointe-a-Pitre | 18,264 |
Basse-Terre | 11,472 |
Guadeloupe Population History
Guadeloupe has begun to notice a fall in its population since 2010. Preceding the year 2010, the population had been almost double in 60 years. It rose to 450,718 from 210,003. From this point, the population has declined to 448,798, i.e., 0.43 percent. The decline is estimated to continue. By the 21st century end, Guadeloupe can notice the size of the population with a potential fall of 22.04 percent resulting in an identical population of what was before 30 years.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 400,124 | 0.02% | 68 | -1,440 | 43.7 | 2.17 | 237 | N.A. | N.A. | 0.01% | 7,794,798,739 | 176 |
2019 | 400,056 | 0.05% | 208 | -1,440 | 42.3 | 2.19 | 237 | N.A. | N.A. | 0.01% | 7,713,468,100 | 176 |
2018 | 399,848 | 0.04% | 176 | -1,440 | 42.3 | 2.19 | 237 | N.A. | N.A. | 0.01% | 7,631,091,040 | 176 |
2017 | 399,672 | -0.02% | -91 | -1,440 | 42.3 | 2.19 | 236 | N.A. | N.A. | 0.01% | 7,547,858,925 | 176 |
2016 | 399,763 | -0.12% | -492 | -1,440 | 42.3 | 2.19 | 237 | N.A. | N.A. | 0.01% | 7,464,022,049 | 176 |
2015 | 400,255 | -0.29% | -1,163 | -3,168 | 41.9 | 2.19 | 237 | N.A. | N.A. | 0.01% | 7,379,797,139 | 176 |
2010 | 406,071 | 0.16% | 633 | -2,454 | 38.6 | 2.25 | 240 | N.A. | N.A. | 0.01% | 6,956,823,603 | 174 |
2005 | 402,904 | -0.92% | -3,829 | -7,624 | 35.6 | 2.19 | 238 | N.A. | N.A. | 0.01% | 6,541,907,027 | 174 |
2000 | 422,051 | 0.89% | 3,663 | -595 | 32.2 | 2.1 | 250 | 99.00% | 417,852 | 0.01% | 6,143,493,823 | 171 |
1995 | 403,738 | 0.73% | 2,898 | -1,639 | 30.4 | 2.1 | 239 | 97.50% | 393,796 | 0.01% | 5,744,212,979 | 169 |
1990 | 389,249 | 2.58% | 9,304 | 4,221 | 27.8 | 2.45 | 230 | 95.50% | 371,885 | 0.01% | 5,327,231,061 | 168 |
1985 | 342,730 | 0.36% | 1,209 | -2,971 | 24.8 | 2.55 | 203 | 97.90% | 335,697 | 0.01% | 4,870,921,740 | 170 |
1980 | 336,685 | 0.49% | 1,638 | -3,714 | 21.4 | 3.52 | 199 | 89.20% | 300,475 | 0.01% | 4,458,003,514 | 166 |
1975 | 328,493 | 0.41% | 1,322 | -5,337 | 18.6 | 4.49 | 194 | 85.80% | 281,806 | 0.01% | 4,079,480,606 | 164 |
1970 | 321,883 | 1.41% | 4,365 | -3,181 | 18.1 | 5.22 | 190 | 78.80% | 253,488 | 0.01% | 3,700,437,046 | 163 |
1965 | 300,056 | 1.75% | 4,979 | -2,196 | 17.6 | 5.61 | 178 | 70.40% | 211,231 | 0.01% | 3,339,583,597 | 164 |
1960 | 275,161 | 3.11% | 7,819 | 1,101 | 19.2 | 5.61 | 163 | 59.40% | 163,550 | 0.01% | 3,034,949,748 | 163 |
1955 | 236,064 | 2.37% | 5,212 | -561 | 20.3 | 5.61 | 140 | 47.50% | 112,074 | 0.01% | 2,773,019,936 | 164 |
Guadeloupe Population forecast
The population of Guadeloupe shows a fall and is estimated to go significantly low in its growth rates. The yearly growth is at -0.01 percent by 2020 and is anticipated to fall to -0.33 percent by 2050, with an overall population of Swaziland to be 400,100. The median age is increasing from the current year of 43.7 to 44.6 by 2050. The contribution of Guadeloupe to the overall world population is differing from 0.01 % in 2020 to 0.00 % by 2050. The fertility rate remains the same from the current year to the mid-century of 2.17.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 400,124 | -0.01% | -26 | -1,440 | 43.7 | 2.17 | 237 | N.A. | N.A. | 0.01% | 7,794,798,739 | 176 |
2025 | 399,248 | -0.04% | -175 | -1,200 | 44.6 | 2.17 | 236 | N.A. | N.A. | 0.00% | 8,184,437,460 | 178 |
2030 | 400,246 | 0.05% | 200 | -800 | 43.8 | 2.17 | 237 | N.A. | N.A. | 0.00% | 8,548,487,400 | 178 |
2035 | 400,677 | 0.02% | 86 | -800 | 42.4 | 2.17 | 237 | N.A. | N.A. | 0.00% | 8,887,524,213 | 180 |
2040 | 398,342 | -0.12% | -467 | -800 | 42.5 | 2.17 | 236 | N.A. | N.A. | 0.00% | 9,198,847,240 | 181 |
2045 | 393,355 | -0.25% | -997 | -600 | 43.5 | 2.17 | 233 | N.A. | N.A. | 0.00% | 9,481,803,274 | 181 |
2050 | 386,922 | -0.33% | -1,287 | 44.6 | 2.17 | 229 | N.A. | N.A. | 0.00% | 9,735,033,990 | 181 |
Guadeloupe Demographics
Guadeloupe population ethnic composition is an African heritage, combined with French ancestry. The leading population are Black/Mulatto, which is 75 percent, Tamil/East Indian to 9 percent, 11 percent White, Lebanese/Syrian to about 3 percent, and Chinese/Other are 2 percent. Haiti’s and Dominicans are other Caribbean immigrants of Guadeloupe.
French is the official language of Guadeloupe. The other languages often spoken are Antillean Creole and Patois.
Guadeloupe Religion and Politics
Roman Catholics are 80 percent among the country’s population. Different Protestant denominations and Jehovah’s Witnesses are other leading religions in Guadeloupe.
Politically, the majority of political parties are French in Guadeloupe. There are some regional parties as well.
Guadeloupe Economy
Agriculture, tourism, services, and light industry are the primary sources of Guadeloupe’s economy. The country is dependent on mainland France for huge imports and subsidies. The largest and sole island employer in Public administration in this country.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |