Population of Guadeloupe

As of May 2026, the population of Guadeloupe is 397.3 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 558 in the last year, representing a growth of 0.14%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 40.8 years in 2016 to 41.8 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 83.8 years and population density is 244.1 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Guadeloupe peaked in 1960, reaching around 2.72% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.14% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 7.53 thousand in 1960 to nearly 558 in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Guadeloupe, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 79 years in 2006 to 83.8 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 5 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Guadeloupe

The cities of Guadeloupe are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 160.9 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Les Abymes, Guadeloupe, with approximately 53.5 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Baie-Mahault, Guadeloupe with 30.8 thousand and Le Gosier, Guadeloupe with 28.7 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Guadeloupe: