Saint-Pierre-Et-Miquelon

North America
Saint-Pierre

Population

5.1K

Area

242 km²

GDP

$261.30M

GDP Per Capita

N/A

Quick FAQs

Region

North America

Capital

Saint-Pierre

ISO 3166

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Government Type

parliamentary democracy (Territorial Council); overseas collectivity of France

Language

French (official) Learn more

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About Saint-Pierre-Et-Miquelon

Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a French overseas collectivity located in Northern North America in the North Atlantic Ocean, south of Newfoundland in Canada, covering an area of approximately 242 square kilometers. As of 2025, Saint Pierre and Miquelon has a population of about 5,070, with French as the official language. The islands are mostly barren rock with a cold and wet climate with considerable mist and fog. Saint-Pierre serves as the capital, and the government operates as a parliamentary democracy under a Territorial Council.

Saint Pierre and Miquelon has a high-income French North American territorial economy with a GDP of $261.3 million, driven primarily by fishing exports. Natural resources include fish and deepwater ports. The territory receives substantial French government support and has a highly seasonal labor force. Saint Pierre and Miquelon uses the euro and is making increasing tourism and aquaculture investments. The territory has a population decline rate of -1.24% as of 2025.

Geography & Environment

Geographic Location

Northern North America, islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, south of Newfoundland (Canada)

Geographic Coordinate

46 50 N, 56 20 W

Geographic Area

242 km²

Climate

cold and wet, with considerable mist and fog; spring and autumn are often windy

Terrain

mostly barren rock

Natural Hazards

N/A

Natural Resources

fish, deepwater ports

Geography Note

N/A

People & Society

Ave. Life Expentancy at Birth

N/A

Urbanization

90.10%

Population Growth Rate

-1.24% (2025 est.)

Literacy Rate

92.7% (2023 est.)

Health Expendeture

N/A

Education Expenditure

N/A

Languages

French (official)

Religions

Roman Catholic 99%, other 1%

Government

Country Name

conventional long form: Territorial Collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon
conventional short form: Saint Pierre and Miquelon
local long form: Département de Saint-Pierre et Miquelon
local short form: Saint-Pierre et Miquelon
etymology: Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is reputed to be named after two navigators, one called Peter and one called Michael (in a nickname form) or Mikelon, a Basque name

Economy

Economic Overview

high-income, French North American territorial economy; primarily fishing exports; substantial French Government support; highly seasonal labor force; euro user; increasing tourism and aquaculture investments

GDP Per Capita

N/A

Unemployment Rate

N/A

Population Below Poverty Line

N/A

Industries

N/A

Agricultural Products

refined petroleum, packaged medicine, cars, plastic products, other foods (2023)

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