 | ||
Guadeloupe has a population of 403,977 (2012).
Contents
Population
According to INSEE Guadeloupe has an estimated population of 403,977 on January 1, 2012. Life expectancy at birth is 77.0 years for males, and 83.5 for females (figures for 2011).
Languages
French is the official language, taught in the school system. Antillean Creole French is spoken by a large part of the population, understood by nearly all, and taught in some schools. A 2007 document issued by the International Organization of la Francophonie estimated the population to be 80.2% "francophone" and 14.9% "partially francophone".
Vital statistics
The following vital statistics include Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy.
Structure of the population
Structure of the population (01.01.2010) (Provisional estimates) (Excluding data for Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin) :