Population of Guadeloupe

As of July 2026, the population of Guadeloupe is 372.5 thousand. The number of inhabitants has decreased by 1 thousand in the last year, representing a decline of 0.36%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 41.2 years in 2016 to 47.4 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 82.6 years and population density is 228.8 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Guadeloupe peaked in 2017, reaching around 2.79% annually, but has since declined to approximately -0.36% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 11.52 thousand in 2017 to nearly -1.35 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Guadeloupe, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 78.4 years in 2006 to 82.6 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 4 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: