Guadeloupe
Capital: Basse-Terre
Population: 378,5611
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Guadeloupe is an overseas region of France, located in the Caribbean Sea, and is part of the Lesser Antilles. It consists of the main islands of Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre, along with several smaller islands, including Les Saintes, Marie-Galante, and La Désirade. Its capital is Basse-Terre, while Pointe-à-Pitre is the largest city and economic hub. Guadeloupe is known for its tropical climate, beautiful beaches, and volcanic mountains. The economy is primarily based on agriculture (especially sugar, bananas, and rum), tourism, and services. As a French region, Guadeloupe is part of the European Union (EU) and uses the euro as its currency. It also has strong cultural influences from its French and Caribbean heritage, with Creole being widely spoken alongside French.
Growth Rate
-0.404
%
Fertility Rate
2.089
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
9.455
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
82
years
Total Population in Guadeloupe
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Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
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Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
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Infant Mortality
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Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-5.822
(+34.365)
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Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
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Crude Death Rate
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Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for Guadeloupe are based on data from INSEE (National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies). Source: INSEE Population Statistics.