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Guadeloupe
Area: 1 628 sq km
Population: 382 704 inhab. (estimate 2019)
Density: 235.08 inhab./sq km
Coordinates: lat. 16° N; long. 62° W
Capital: Basse-Terre (chief town) 10 226 inhab. (2016); Basse-Terre 51 468 inhab. (2016), urban agglomeration
Currency: euro (100 cents)
Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe
Useful informationGMT -4
DST not applied
Annual average temperature (°C) Pointe-à-Pitre 25.4
Average temperature in January/July (°C) Pointe-à-Pitre 23.5/26.5
Daily sunshine hours in June/December (average) Pointe-à-Pitre 8/7
Annual average precipitation (mm) Pointe-à-Pitre 1880
Days of rainfall (annual average) Pointe-à-Pitre 180
Politics and current affairsAn overseas region and department of Metropolitan France, Guadeloupe is administered by a General Council (40 members) and a Regional Council (41 members) elected directly with a mandate of six years. It is represented in Paris by four deputies and two senators. When an institutional referendum was held in 2003, the inhabitants of Guadeloupe chose to maintain their status quo, whereas the two islands of Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin decided to become separate overseas collectivities.
Geography.
This archipelago located in the Leeward Islands, in the Lesser Antilles, has two main islands: Grande-Terre in the east and Basse-Terre in the west (highest point 1467 m).
Administrative division
Administrative divisions
Cities
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Les Abymes | 54 260 | inhab. | 2016 |
| Baie-Mahault | 30 868 | inhab. | 2016 |
Urban agglomerations
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe-à-Pitre - Les Abymes | 310 251 | inhab. | 2016 |
| Basse-Terre | 51 468 | inhab. | 2016 |
Population
Population.
Most of the population on the two main islands are of mixed race, while the population on the smaller islands is mainly white.
Demographic statistics
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth rate | 10.5 | ‰ | 2017 |
| Death rate | 7.9 | ‰ | 2017 |
Ethnic groups
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| mulatto | 76.7 | % | 2000 |
| mestizo | 10 | % | 2000 |
Religions
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 85.2 | % | 2010 |
| Protestant | 7.5 | % | 2010 |
Languages
| DESCRIPTION |
|---|
| French (official) |
| French Creole |
Economy
The main agricultural crops, which fuel the transformation industries and exports, are sugar cane, pineapples and bananas. 38% of the surface area is covered by forests.
Economy - General data
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural prod. index (2004-06=100) | 92.22 | index | 2016 |
| GDP | 4 460 | M US$ | 2001 |
Economy - Unemployment
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 23.8 | % | 2016 |
| Unemployment rate, Females | 55.8 | % | 2016 |
Employment by economic activity
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| agriculture | 0.9 | % | 2014 |
| industry and services | 99.1 | % | 2014 |
GDP by economic activity
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| agriculture | 3 | % | 2015 |
| industry | 11.7 | % | 2015 |
Agriculture
Land use
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| arable land | 15.33 | % | 2015 |
| forests | 42.98 | % | 2015 |
Agriculture - products - Roots and tubers
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cassava | 1.235 | 1000 t | 2017 |
| roots and tubers, total | 10.295 | 1000 t | 2017 |
Agriculture - products - Vegetables
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cabbages | 2.598 | 1000 t | 2017 |
| carrots and turnips | 0.58 | 1000 t | 2017 |
Agriculture - products - Pulses
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| beans, green | 0.966 | 1000 t | 2017 |
Agriculture - products - Coconut palm
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| coconuts | 0.261 | 1000 t | 2017 |
Agriculture - products - Aromatics
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cocoa | 0 | 1000 t | 2017 |
| coffee | 0.031 | 1000 t | 2017 |
Agriculture - products - Industrial crops
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| sugar cane | 671.953 | 1000 t | 2017 |
Agriculture - products - Fruits
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| apricots | 0.025 | 1000 t | 2017 |
| fruits, total | 94.063 | 1000 t | 2014 |
Agriculture - products - Citrus fruits
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| citrus fruits | 4.988 | 1000 t | 2017 |
| grapefruits | 1.262 | 1000 t | 2017 |
Agriculture - products - Tropical fruits
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| avocados | 0.222 | 1000 t | 2017 |
| bananas | 52.583 | 1000 t | 2017 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Roots and tubers
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cassava | 0.077 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
| sweet potatoes | 0.118 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Vegetables
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cabbages | 0.305 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
| carrots and turnips | 0.045 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Pulses
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| beans, green | 0.08 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Coconut palm
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| coconuts | 0.085 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Aromatics
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cocoa | 0.001 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
| coffee | 0.032 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Industrial crops
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| sugar cane | 10.488 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Citrus fruits
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| citrus fruits | 0.694 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
| grapefruits | 0.11 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Tropical fruits
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| avocados | 0.02 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
| bananas | 2.503 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
Forests-Livestock-Fishing
Forestry
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| timber | 15 300 | m³ | 2017 |
Livestock - Cattle
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cattle | 76.975 | 1000 heads | 2017 |
| cattle and buffaloes | 76.975 | 1000 heads | 2017 |
Livestock - Pigs
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| pigs | 15.186 | 1000 heads | 2017 |
Livestock - Sheep
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| sheep | 1.384 | 1000 heads | 2017 |
Livestock - Goats
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| goats | 9.4 | 1000 heads | 2017 |
Livestock - Equines
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| asses | 0.163 | 1000 heads | 2017 |
| asses and mules | 0.302 | 1000 heads | 2017 |
Livestock - Poultry
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| birds | 320 | 1000 heads | 2017 |
Livestock - Beekeeping
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| honey | 0.539 | 1000 t | 2014 |
Livestock - Livestock products
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| eggs | 1.62 | 1000 t | 2017 |
| hides and skins | 0.602 | 1000 t | 2013 |
Fishing
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| crustaceans and molluscs | 282 | t | 2017 |
| freshwater fishes | 2 | t | 2017 |
Minerals
Mineral resources - Non-metal ores
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| salt | 49 | 1000 t | 2011 |
Mineral resources - Rocks
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| limestone | 5 | 1000 t | 2011 |
| pumice | 200 | 1000 t | 2017 |
Energy
Electric energy - Generated
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| - thermal | 1 450 | M kWh | 2016 |
| - other renew. | 147 | M kWh | 2016 |
Electric energy - Installed capacity
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| - thermal | 460 | 1000 kW | 2016 |
| - other renew. | 138 | 1000 kW | 2016 |
Electric energy - Total production and capacity
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| total net generation | 1 597 | M kWh | 2016 |
| total installed capacity | 608 | 1000 kW | 2016 |
Industry
Industry - Food and beverages
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| rum | 59 | 1000 hl | 2005 |
| sugar | 59 | 1000 t | 2014 |
Industry - Glass and other non-metallic mineral products
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cement | 300 | 1000 t | 2016 |
Tourism
International Tourism
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of arrivals | 650 000 | units | 2017 |
| Receipts | 614 | M US$ | 2015 |
Social and welfare
Social statistics - Education
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illiteracy rate, adult | 3.7 | % | 2015 |
Social statistics - Health
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital beds | 6.4 | per 1000 pop. | 2003 |
| Physicians | 2.1 | per 1000 pop. | 2003 |
Other social indicators
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to improved drinking-water source | 98 | % | 2004 |
| Access to improved sanitation | 64 | % | 2004 |
