Population of Martinique

As of July 2026, the population of Martinique is 337.7 thousand. The number of inhabitants has decreased by 3 thousand in the last year, representing a decline of 0.80%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 43.8 years in 2016 to 50.2 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 83 years and population density is 318.6 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Martinique peaked in 1954, reaching around 2.63% annually, but has since declined to approximately -0.8% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 6.71 thousand in 1954 to nearly -2.71 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Martinique, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 80.4 years in 2006 to 83 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 3 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Martinique

The cities of Martinique are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 194.5 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Fort-de-France, Martinique, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 90 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Le Lamentin, Martinique with 40.6 thousand and Le Robert, Martinique with 23.8 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Martinique: