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Martinique's population is projected to have slipped past its peak: from a high of 423,889 in 1999, it is projected at 337,711 in 2026. That is up 46% from 232,070 in 1950. The population is shrinking by 0.80% a year, losing about 2.7K people a year. Settlement is fairly dense, at 319 people/km². It is among the world's oldest societies, with a median age of 50.2 years. Women outnumber men, at 83 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it falling to 209,808 (-38% from 2026).
Total population
337,711
Density
319 people/km²
Median age
50.2 years
Growth rate
-0.80%
Martinique passed its population peak 27 years ago in 1999, and has since declined by 20.3%. The sex ratio of 83 males per 100 females is notably lower than the global average of ~101. In 2026, with a median age of 50, it is one of the world's oldest populations. UN projections show a decline to 209.8K by 2100.