Number of people living in cities, towns and rural areas in Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Pierre and Miquelon: Number of people living in cities, towns and rural areas was 5,827 people in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Number of people living in cities, towns and rural areas in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, 1950–2020
Source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
Saint Pierre and Miquelon recorded 5,827 people for number of people living in cities, towns and rural areas in 2020.
That represents a change of down 3.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of people living in cities, towns and rural areas in Saint Pierre and Miquelon peaked at 6,292 people in 2000 and was at its lowest, 871 people, in 1975.
Saint Pierre and Miquelon ranks 217th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of people living in cities, towns and rural areas in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 4,489 people | — |
| 1955 | 4,766 people | +6.2% |
| 1960 | 4,992 people | +4.7% |
| 1965 | 5,236 people | +4.9% |
| 1970 | 5,636 people | +7.6% |
| 1975 | 871 people | -84.5% |
| 1980 | 980.16 people | +12.5% |
| 1985 | 1,079 people | +10.1% |
| 1990 | 1,170 people | +8.4% |
| 1995 | 1,360 people | +16.2% |
| 2000 | 6,292 people | +362.6% |
| 2005 | 6,114 people | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 6,024 people | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 5,946 people | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 5,827 people | -2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4,628 people | 4,489 people | 4,766 people | 2 |
| 1960s | 5,114 people | 4,992 people | 5,236 people | 2 |
| 1970s | 3,254 people | 871 people | 5,636 people | 2 |
| 1980s | 1,030 people | 980.16 people | 1,079 people | 2 |
| 1990s | 1,265 people | 1,170 people | 1,360 people | 2 |
| 2000s | 6,203 people | 6,114 people | 6,292 people | 2 |
| 2010s | 5,985 people | 5,946 people | 6,024 people | 2 |
| 2020s | 5,827 people | 5,827 people | 5,827 people | 1 |
Countries ranked near Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- 214 Jersey 9,528 people compare
- 215 Liechtenstein 9,490 people compare
- 216 San Marino 6,795 people compare
- 218 Guernsey 5,748 people compare
- 219 Saint Helena 5,430 people compare
- 220 Cayman Islands 5,302 people compare
More population data for Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- World population growth -1.9% (2100)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.65 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.49 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.65 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.7928 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.9% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 65 people (2100)
- Population density 8.83 people per km² (2100)
- Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate -5.68 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of people living in cities, towns and rural areas in Saint Pierre and Miquelon?
- Number of people living in cities, towns and rural areas in Saint Pierre and Miquelon was 5,827 people in 2020, according to European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of people living in cities, towns and rural areas recorded in Saint Pierre and Miquelon?
- The highest recorded value was 6,292 people in 2000.
- What is the lowest number of people living in cities, towns and rural areas recorded in Saint Pierre and Miquelon?
- The lowest recorded value was 871 people in 1975.
- How does Saint Pierre and Miquelon rank for number of people living in cities, towns and rural areas?
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon ranks 217th out of 236 countries with data for 2020.
- Is number of people living in cities, towns and rural areas rising or falling in Saint Pierre and Miquelon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Pierre and Miquelon data come from?
- The figures come from European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of people living in cities, towns and rural areas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of people living in rural areas. Rural areas are identified using satellite imagery and population data, applying the same definitions across countries.