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Saint Pierre and Miquelon population overview
Saint Pierre and Miquelon is the 40th most populous of 41 countries and territories in North America. The United Nations put the population at 6,357 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of -1.1% the live estimate on this page falls by roughly 0 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 34 births (5.3 per 1,000 people) and 92 deaths (14.4 per 1,000), and net emigration of roughly 11 people. The infant mortality rate is 7.4 per 1,000 live births.
UN World Population Prospects data show the population grew from 4,535 in 1950 to 6,285 in 2025 — a change of +38.6%, or +0.4% per year on average. It peaked at 6,393 in 1995 and has declined 1.5% since.
Demographically, the median age is 47.6 years; life expectancy at birth is 77.3 years.
Saint Pierre and Miquelon population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) #232 of 238 → | 6,298 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 6,357 |
| World rank | #232 of 238 |
| Rank in North America | #40 of 41 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.001% |
| Annual growth rate #231 of 238 → | -1.1% |
| Births per year est. | 34 |
| Deaths per year est. | 92 |
| Net migration per year est. · #178 of 238 → | -11 |
| Birth rate | 5.3 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 14.4 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality #140 of 238 → | 7.4 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio #153 of 238 → | 97.1 males per 100 females |
| Median age #9 of 238 → | 47.6 years |
| Life expectancy | 77.3 years |
Saint Pierre and Miquelon population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 6,298 | – | – |
| 2025 | 6,285 | +386 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 5,899 | -100 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 5,999 | -53 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 6,052 | -80 | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 6,132 | -165 | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 6,297 | -96 | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 6,393 | +21 | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 6,372 | +133 | +0.4% |
| 1985 | 6,239 | +153 | +0.5% |
| 1980 | 6,086 | +145 | +0.5% |
| 1975 | 5,941 | +423 | +1.5% |
| 1970 | 5,518 | +350 | +1.3% |
| 1965 | 5,168 | +197 | +0.8% |
| 1960 | 4,971 | +213 | +0.9% |
| 1955 | 4,758 | +223 | +1% |
| 1950 | 4,535 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the UN World Population Prospects series.
Largest cities in Saint Pierre and Miquelon
| # | City | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint-Pierre Capital | 6,200 | 98.4% |
Saint-Pierre is the largest city with 6,200 people and is also the capital. City figures are the latest official estimates for the city proper, so shares are approximate. Full list of Saint Pierre and Miquelon cities →
About Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Detailed indicators
International organizations don't publish detailed statistical series (CO₂, energy, water, economy) for Saint Pierre and Miquelon — this is normal for small territories and a few special cases. The live counters above run on the latest UN-based estimates, and the population history below comes from the UN World Population Prospects.
Population over time
- From 4,535 in 1950 to 6,298 today — up 38.9%.
- Population peaked at 6,393 in 1995 and is down 1.5% since.
- Average change over the last 50 years of data: +0.1% per year.
- World rank: Population #232 of 238 · Population growth rate #231 of 238.
Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saint Pierre and Miquelon in 2026?
As of October 2026, Saint Pierre and Miquelon has an estimated population of 6,298. The United Nations estimated 6,357 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the -1.1% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Saint Pierre and Miquelon growing or shrinking?
It is shrinking at -1.1% per year — roughly 0 fewer people every day. Each year there are about 34 births and 92 deaths, with net migration of -11.
What is the median age in Saint Pierre and Miquelon?
The median age is 47.6 years, and life expectancy at birth is 77.3 years.
How does Saint Pierre and Miquelon rank by population?
Saint Pierre and Miquelon is the 232nd most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 40th in North America, with less than 0.001% of the global population.
How has the population of Saint Pierre and Miquelon changed over time?
In 1950 the population was 4,535; by 2025 it had grown to 6,285 (+38.6%). The year-by-year table above lists the full UN World Population Prospects series.
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Sources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (-1.1%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from the UN World Population Prospects; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.