Martinique Population: 372,800 (2021 World Bank Estimate)

As of 2021, the World Bank estimates the population of Martinique at 372,800 inhabitants.

Demographic Context

• Status: Overseas Department/Region of France (since 1946); integral part of the EU (outermost region).
• Density: ~350/km² (900/sq mi) — high for the Caribbean.
• Trend: Population has been declining slowly since a 2010 peak (~395,000) due to low fertility (~1.8), aging, and net outmigration (young adults to mainland France).
• Urbanization: ~90% urban. Capital Fort-de-France metro area: ~130,000.
• Diaspora: ~300,000 Martiniquais live in mainland France (mostly Paris region).

Key Implications

Shrinking workforce pressures pension/health systems. High youth unemployment (~30%) fuels emigration. Policy focus: attract retirees, develop silver economy, incentivize return migration.