Guadeloupe
- Capital:
- Basse-Terre
- Continent:
- North America
- Region(s):
- Caribbean, Latin America
- Largest Cities:
- Les Abymes, Baie-Mahault, Le Gosier
- Abbreviation:
- GLP
372,453
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
372,453
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Guadeloupe's population is projected to be 248,373 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 372,453 | -1.38% | 180 |
| 2025 | 373,791 | -1.71% | 180 |
| 2020 | 407,394 | -0.7% | 177 |
| 2019 | 410,257 | -1.19% | 177 |
| 2018 | 415,180 | 0.6% | 177 |
| 2017 | 412,692 | 1.99% | 177 |
| 2015 | 403,950 | -0.24% | 177 |
| 2010 | 408,812 | 0.04% | 175 |
| 2005 | 408,077 | -0.55% | 174 |
| 2000 | 419,567 | 0.45% | 174 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 372,453 | -1.38% | 180 |
| 2032 | 362,942 | -0.44% | 182 |
| 2037 | 354,677 | -0.46% | 183 |
| 2042 | 344,879 | -0.56% | 183 |
| 2047 | 333,697 | -0.66% | 185 |
| 2052 | 321,255 | -0.76% | 185 |
| 2057 | 308,346 | -0.82% | 185 |
| 2062 | 296,275 | -0.8% | 186 |
| 2067 | 286,067 | -0.7% | 186 |
| 2072 | 277,894 | -0.58% | 186 |
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49.7K
Les Abymes has a metropolitan area population of 49,714, comprising 13.35%% of Guadeloupe's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les Abymes | 49,714 | 13.35% |
| 2 | Baie-Mahault | 30,888 | 8.29% |
| 3 | Le Gosier | 28,444 | 7.64% |
| 4 | Petit-Bourg | 24,597 | 6.6% |
| 5 | Sainte-Anne | 24,117 | 6.48% |
| 6 | Le Moule | 23,565 | 6.33% |
| 7 | Lamentin | 20,289 | 5.45% |
| 8 | Capesterre-Belle-Eau | 17,540 | 4.71% |
| 9 | Sainte-Rose | 17,168 | 4.61% |
| 10 | Morne-a-l'Eau | 15,765 | 4.23% |
As of 2026, Guadeloupe has a total population of 372,453, ranking as the 180th most populous nation in the world.
Guadeloupe has a net population change of approximately -3 people per day, driven by 11 births, 10 deaths, and net emigration of 4 people.
Guadeloupe represents < 0.01% of the total global population and 0.06% of North America's population.
Guadeloupe has a population density of 220.4 people per km² (approximately 570.8 per mi²), making it the 69th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026