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Guadeloupe's population has slipped past its peak: from a high of 420,932 in 1999, it stands at 372,453 in 2026. That is a 1.7-fold increase on the 215,515 recorded in 1950. Numbers are roughly stable, edging down 0.36% a year. Settlement is fairly dense, at 229 people/km². It is among the world's oldest societies, with a median age of 47.4 years. Women outnumber men, at 82 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it falling to 244,457 (-34% from 2026).
Total population
372,453
Density
229 people/km²
Median age
47.4 years
Growth rate
-0.36%
Guadeloupe passed its population peak 27 years ago in 1999, and has since declined by 11.5%. The sex ratio of 82 males per 100 females is notably lower than the global average of ~101. In 2026, with a median age of 47, it is one of the world's oldest populations. UN projections show a decline to 244.5K by 2100.