Le Prêcheur Facts
| Area | 25.6 km² |
| Population | 917 |
| Male Population | 455 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 462 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -53.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -46.3% |
| Median Age | 41.9 years (Male: 42.2, Female: 41.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $28,328 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.80169, -61.22466 |
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Le Prêcheur Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,979 | 1,792 | 1,707 | 1,418 | 917 | 901 | 894 |
| Population Density | 77.4 / km² | 70.1 / km² | 66.8 / km² | 55.5 / km² | 35.9 / km² | 35.2 / km² | 35 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLe Prêcheur Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 46.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Prêcheur | -53.7% | -48.8% | -46.3% |
| Martinique | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Le Prêcheur Median Age
Median Age: 41.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Prêcheur | 41.9 yrs | 41.8 yrs | 42.2 yrs |
| Martinique | 39.5 yrs | 40.4 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Le Prêcheur Population Density
Population Density: 35.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Prêcheur | 917 | 25.6 km² | 35.9 / km² |
| Martinique | 358,325 | 1,142.9 km² | 314 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Le Prêcheur Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 800 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Le Prêcheur
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Le Prêcheur Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $12,815 | $15,175 | $17,383 | $20,124 | $22,957 | $24,654 | $26,454 | $28,328 |
| Total GDP | $12.1M | $15.4M | $16.9M | $15.4M | $14.9M | $14.5M | $14.9M | $15.7M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Le Prêcheur CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Prêcheur | 5,177 tn | 5.65 tn | 202.5 tons/km² |
| Martinique | 1,925,583 tn | 5.37 tn | 1,684.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Le Prêcheur CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,177 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.65 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 202.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (5.7) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
| Volcano | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/27/18 | 1:02 AM | 4.2 | 40 km | 157,690 m | 7km SSW of Les Trois-Ilets, Martinique | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/17 | 11:23 PM | 4.2 | 30 km | 173,890 m | 26km S of Soufriere, Dominica | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/16 | 7:51 PM | 4.3 | 14.6 km | 166,500 m | 8km NW of Basse-Pointe, Martinique | usgs.gov |
| 11/17/16 | 9:53 AM | 4.5 | 18.9 km | 160,020 m | 15km NW of Basse-Pointe, Martinique | usgs.gov |
| 9/19/16 | 2:33 PM | 4.5 | 32.1 km | 174,660 m | 35km SSW of Soufriere, Dominica | usgs.gov |
| 9/8/16 | 9:39 PM | 4.2 | 37.9 km | 173,040 m | 18km SSW of Soufriere, Dominica | usgs.gov |
| 12/28/15 | 6:55 AM | 5.6 | 20.6 km | 150,000 m | 20km WSW of Saint-Pierre, Martinique | usgs.gov |
| 4/20/15 | 9:11 PM | 4.3 | 18.2 km | 147,730 m | 21km WNW of Basse-Pointe, Martinique | usgs.gov |
| 3/7/15 | 11:24 PM | 4.4 | 25.5 km | 127,540 m | 19km NNW of Basse-Pointe, Martinique | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/14 | 4:58 AM | 4.1 | 30.3 km | 143,950 m | 20km S of Berekua, Dominica | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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