MigrantoImmigrants in Guadeloupe
84.5K foreign-born residents — the #139 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 87% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| France | 50623 |
| Haiti | 13880 |
| Martinique | 8578 |
| Dominica | 3971 |
| French Guiana | 1081 |
| Dominican Republic | 858 |
| Netherlands | 726 |
| Canada | 449 |
| USA | 449 |
| Portugal | 423 |
| Belgium | 421 |
| United Kingdom | 378 |
| Saint Lucia | 375 |
| Reunion | 361 |
| Italy | 328 |
| Germany | 285 |
| Syria | 268 |
| Lebanon | 229 |
| Switzerland | 202 |
| India | 180 |
| Guyana | 169 |
| Algeria | 141 |
| Brazil | 58 |
| Suriname | 33 |
By region of origin
Europe is the leading region of origin at 63%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Guadeloupe.
Guadeloupe is a primary destination for emigrants from Martinique
Guadeloupe attracts 67% of all emigrants from Martinique, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 51% to 60%, with France increasingly the primary origin.
A significant share of the population of Dominica has settled here
More than 1 in 17 people from Dominica now live in Guadeloupe — 4K people, representing 6% of the population of Dominica.
The share of immigrants from Latin America has declined since 1990
The share of immigrants from Latin America has shifted from 45.1% to 34.3% since 1990.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 61948 |
| 1995 | 70073 |
| 2000 | 78184 |
| 2005 | 83926 |
| 2010 | 89657 |
| 2015 | 85891 |
| 2020 | 85028 |
| 2024 | 84466 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | France | Haiti | Martinique | Dominica | French Guiana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 31775 | 12028 | 5803 | 5560 | 732 |
| 1995 | 40430 | 10272 | 6985 | 5604 | 881 |
| 2000 | 49084 | 8515 | 8167 | 5648 | 1030 |
| 2005 | 51403 | 11623 | 8636 | 4932 | 1089 |
| 2010 | 53722 | 14731 | 9104 | 4215 | 1148 |
| 2015 | 51467 | 14113 | 8722 | 4037 | 1099 |
| 2020 | 50960 | 13973 | 8635 | 3997 | 1088 |
| 2024 | 50623 | 13880 | 8578 | 3971 | 1081 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Guadeloupe as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Guadeloupe
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Guadeloupe?
Around 84.5K foreign-born residents live in Guadeloupe, making it the #139-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Guadeloupe come from?
Most immigrants in Guadeloupe come from France, Haiti and Martinique — these three countries account for about 87% of all foreign-born residents.
How has immigration to Guadeloupe changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Guadeloupe has changed from 85.9K to 84.5K people, a change of about 2%.
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