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Martinique Population Pyramid 1955

Martinique
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1955
Population: 261,041

Year

-5 -1   1955  +1 +5

Country

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Summary

Martinique in 1955

As of 1955, Martinique counted 261,041 inhabitants. Half of the population was younger than 19.3 years; 42.2% were children under 15 and 5.0% were 65 or older.

The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Ranks #161 of 201 by population Ranks #114 of 201 by median age

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Martinique
Population
261,041
Median age
19.3
0-14 %
42.2%
65+ %
5.0%
Child dependency
79.9
Old-age dependency
9.4
Region
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
282,070
Population 2100
209,808
What is driving the change
Births per woman

No World Bank data for this country.

Life expectancy at birth

No World Bank data for this country.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
22456890
19502100
Migration to and from Martinique
Where immigrants come from (2024)

65,790 immigrants live in Martinique, 19.2% of the population.

France52,018
Guadeloupe6,031
Saint Lucia2,242
French Guiana1,995
Haiti1,953
Where emigrants live (2024)

12,663 people born in Martinique live in other countries.

Guadeloupe8,578
French Guiana3,274
South Africa415
Saint Lucia264
Curaçao49
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Martinique compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Martinique 261,042 19.3
Guadeloupe 244,782 19.1
Barbados 223,290 22.2
Curaçao 116,107 21.0
Bahamas 93,922 19.6
Frequently asked questions about Martinique's population
What was the population of Martinique in 1955?
In 1955, Martinique's population was 261,041.
What is the median age in Martinique?
The median age in Martinique is 19.3 years — half the population is younger, half older.
How many children and older people live in Martinique?
5.0% of Martinique's population is 65 or older, and 42.2% is under 15.
What shape is Martinique's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Martinique's pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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