Geography
Location: Northern North America, islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, south of Newfoundland (Canada).
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Data as of May 5, 2026
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
North AmericaLand of Contrasts
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Expect the unexpected when it comes to Saint Pierre and Miquelon. A top performer in co2 emissions (#26), it falls behind in fertility rate. Discover more about this complex place.
46.8, -56.3 - North America
Area
242 km²
Pop.
5.1K
Stats
27
Reality brief
Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a country in North America with a population of 5.1K and an area of 242 km².
Short factual summary generated from the same country data used in game rounds.
Core numbers
Stats worth knowing
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CO2 Per Capita
9.8 t/person/yr#26globally
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in tonnes per person, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
Internet Users (%)
88.7%#71globally
The percentage of people who have used the internet in the last 3 months.
Life Expectancy
76.8 years#99globally
Average number of years a newborn would be expected to live if current mortality patterns stayed the same, from Our World in Data.
Median Age
46.4 years#9globally
The age that splits the population in half: half are younger, half are older. UN WPP estimate as of 1 July 2023.
Food Waste per Person
192.8 kg/person/yr#14globally
Estimated kilograms of food waste per person per year from the UN Global SDG Indicators Database.
Country briefing
Grounded facts about Saint Pierre and Miquelon
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Culture
Major languages include French (official).
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Identity
Formal name: Territorial Collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
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Top stats
Where They Stand Out
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The stats that tend to surprise players in real rounds.
Only ranks #225 in birth rate
#2256.3 per 1kBirth Rate
The number of babies born per 1,000 people each year.
Only ranks #202 in electric generating capacity
#20226.0K kWElectric Generating Capacity
Installed electricity generating capacity in kilowatts from the frozen public-domain CIA World Factbook snapshot.
Only ranks #203 in irrigated land
#2030 km²Irrigated Land
Irrigated land area from CIA World Factbook.
Only ranks #218 in land border length
#2180 kmLand Border Length
Total length of land borders with neighboring countries from the frozen public-domain CIA World Factbook snapshot.
Only ranks #213 in highest elevation
#213240 mHighest Elevation
Highest point elevation from CIA World Factbook.
Compared with the region
How Saint Pierre and Miquelon Compares
Country vs continent vs world averages
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
North America avg
World avg
Internet Users
The percentage of people who have used the internet in the last 3 months.
- Country
- 88.7%
- Region avg
- 76.55%
- World avg
- 70.29%
Saint Pier…88.7%
North America76.55%
World70.29%
+26% above worldWB 2023
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About Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Country briefing
First settled by the French in the early 17th century, Saint Pierre and Miquelon are the sole remaining vestige of France's once vast North American possessions.
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First settled by the French in the early 17th century, Saint Pierre and Miquelon are the sole remaining vestige of France's once vast North American possessions. They attained the status of an overseas collectivity in 2003.
Geography & Climate6 facts
- Location
- Northern North America, islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, south of Newfoundland (Canada)
- Climate
- cold and wet, with considerable mist and fog; spring and autumn are often windy
- Terrain
- mostly barren rock
- Natural Resources
- fish, deepwater ports
- Natural Hazards
- persistent fog throughout the year can be a maritime hazard
- Size Comparison
- 1.5 times the size of Washington, D.C.
People & Culture4 facts
- Languages
- French (official)
- Religions
- Roman Catholic 99%, other 1%
- Ethnic Groups
- Basques and Bretons (French fishermen)
- Major Cities
- 6,000 SAINT-PIERRE (capital) (2018)
Government & History9 facts
- Government Type
- parliamentary democracy (Territorial Council); overseas collectivity of France
- Capital
- Saint-Pierre
- Capital Coordinates
- 46 46 N, 56 11 W
- Capital Timezone
- UTC-3 (2 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
- Official Name
- Territorial Collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Name Origin
- 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
- Independence
- none (overseas collectivity collectivity of France; has been under French control since 1763)
- National Symbols
- 16th-century sailing ship
- National Anthem
- "La Marseillaise" (The Song of Marseille)
Economy & Trade7 facts
- 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
- Industries
- fish processing and supply base for fishing fleets; tourism
- Agricultural Products
- vegetables; poultry, cattle, sheep, pigs; fish
- Export Partners
- Canada 78%, Ireland 5%, France 5%, Djibouti 4%, UK 2% (2023)
- Export Commodities
- processed crustaceans, shellfish (2023)
- Import Partners
- France 57%, Canada 37%, Netherlands 3%, Belgium 2%, Spain 0% (2023)
- Import Commodities
- refined petroleum, packaged medicine, cars, plastic products, other foods (2023)
Infrastructure & Defense2 facts
- Energy Mix
- fossil fuels: 100% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
- Broadcast Media
- 8 TV stations, all part of the French Overseas Network, and local cable provided by SPM Telecom; 3 of 4 radio stations are part of the French Overseas Network (2021)
Source:World Factbook archive 2026
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Deep Dive
Every tracked stat, grouped for fast scanning.
Demographics6 statsBest: #9
Environment2 statsBest: #26
CO2 Per Capita
Irrigated Land
0 km²#203
Technology1 statsBest: #71
Internet Users (%)
Health & Survival1 statsBest: #99
Life Expectancy
Land & Sea4 statsBest: #159
Coastline Length
120 km#159
Lowest Elevation
0 m#161
Highest Elevation
240 m#213
Land Border Length
0 km#218
Energy1 statsBest: #202
Electric Generating Capacity
26.0K kW#202
Infrastructure1 statsBest: #208
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Saint Pierre and Miquelon
#26 in CO2 Per Capita
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in tonnes per person, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
Top 10% globally
9.8 t/person/yr
Frequently Asked Questions about Saint Pierre and Miquelon
What is the population of Saint Pierre and Miquelon?
Saint Pierre and Miquelon has a population of 5.1K, ranking #225 globally by population.
What continent is Saint Pierre and Miquelon in?
Saint Pierre and Miquelon is located in North America. It has an area of 242 km².
What is Saint Pierre and Miquelon known for in global statistics?
Saint Pierre and Miquelon ranks particularly high in CO2 Per Capita (#26), Internet Users (%) (#71), Life Expectancy (#99).