Overseas collectivity of the French Republic under Article 74 of the Constitution. Its own statute, set by organic law, defines the powers exercised locally and the application of French law.
National Identity
- Official name
- Collectivity of Saint Barthélemy
- Official name (in French)
- Collectivité Saint-Barthélemy
- Name etymology
explorer Christopher COLUMBUS named the island in honor of his brother Bartolomeo in 1493
Sources:- Article LO6211-1 - General Code of Territorial Collectivities: Chapter I: General provisions ↗ - Légifrance – The public service for the dissemination of law
- The World Factbook: Saint-Barthélemy - CIA
- Coat of arms
- National flag
- National anthem
- La MarseillaiseThe national anthem of France.1:19
- Title (in French)
- La Marseillaise
- Title (in English, translated)
- The Song of Marseille
- Lyrics
1Allons enfants de la Patrie, Le jour de gloire est arrivé! Contre nous de la tyrannie, L’étendard sanglant est levé! L’étendard sanglant est levé! Entendez-vous dans les campagnes Mugir ces féroces soldats? Ils viennent jusque dans nos bras Egorger nos fils et nos compagnes!
ChorusAux armes, citoyens! Formez vos bataillons! Marchons! marchons! Qu’un sang impur Abreuve nos sillons!
2Que veut cette horde d’esclaves, De traîtres, de rois conjurés? Pour qui ces ignobles entraves, Ces fers dès longtemps préparés? Ces fers dès longtemps préparés? Français, pour nous, ah! quel outrage! Quels transports il doit exciter! C’est nous qu’on ose méditer De rendre à l’antique esclavage!
Aux armes, citoyens!3Quoi ! ces cohortes étrangères Feraient la loi dans nos foyers! Quoi ! ces phalanges mercenaires Terrasseraient nos fiers guerriers! Terrasseraient nos fiers guerriers! Grand Dieu ! par des mains enchaînées Nos fronts sous le joug se ploieraient! De vils despotes deviendraient Les maîtres de nos destinées!
Aux armes, citoyens!4Tremblez, tyrans et vous perfides, L’opprobre de tous les partis, Tremblez ! vos projets parricides Vont enfin recevoir leurs prix! Vont enfin recevoir leurs prix! Tout est soldat pour vous combattre, S’ils tombent, nos jeunes héros, La terre en produit de nouveaux, Contre vous tout prêts à se battre!
Aux armes, citoyens!5Français, en guerriers magnanimes, Portez ou retenez vos coups! Epargnez ces tristes victimes, A regret s’armant contre nous. A regret s’armant contre nous. Mais ces despotes sanguinaires, Mais ces complices de Bouillé, Tous ces tigres qui, sans pitié, Déchirent le sein de leur mère!
Aux armes, citoyens!6Amour sacré de la Patrie, Conduis, soutiens nos bras vengeurs! Liberté, Liberté chérie, Combats avec tes défenseurs! Combats avec tes défenseurs! Sous nos drapeaux, que la victoire Accoure à tes mâles accents! Que tes ennemis expirants Voient ton triomphe et notre gloire !
Aux armes, citoyens!7Nous entrerons dans la carrière Quand nos aînés n’y seront plus; Nous y trouverons leur poussière Et la trace de leurs vertus. Et la trace de leurs vertus. Bien moins jaloux de leur survivre Que de partager leur cercueil, Nous aurons le sublime orgueil De les venger ou de les suivre !
Aux armes, citoyens!Source:
- Official name:Article LO6211-1 - General Code of Territorial Collectivities: Chapter I: General provisions ↗ - Légifrance – The public service for the dissemination of law
- Official name:The World Factbook: Saint-Barthélemy - CIA
- Coat of arms:Image credit
- National anthem:nationalanthems.info ↗
Geography
- Location
- Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean; located in the Leeward Islands (northern) group; Saint Barthelemy lies east of the US Virgin Islands
- Total area
- 25 km²
- Land area
- 25 km²
- Water area
- 0.00 km²
- Land borders
- None
- Terrain
Hilly, almost completely surrounded by shallow-water reefs, with plentiful beaches - Highest point
- 286 mMorne du Vitet
- Lowest point
- 0 mCaribbean Sea
- Climate
Tropical, with practically no variation in temperature; has two seasons (dry and humid) - Avg. temperature
- 26.2 °C
- Avg. daily range
- 25.5 to 26.8 °C
- Annual precipitation
- 899 mm
Temperature °CMeanDaily rangePrecipitation mmMonthly climate normals Month Avg. high, °C Mean, °C Avg. low, °C Precipitation, mm January 25.6 25 24.4 40 February 25.3 24.8 24.1 32 March 25.3 24.8 24.2 31 April 25.9 25.3 24.7 42 May 26.7 26.2 25.5 74 June 27.5 26.9 26.2 58 July 27.8 27.1 26.3 83 August 28 27.4 26.5 97 September 28.1 27.4 26.5 127 October 27.8 27.1 26.3 141 November 27.1 26.5 25.7 114 December 26.3 25.7 25 59 Country-wide averages over 1991–2020.
Sources:- The World Factbook: Saint-Barthélemy - CIA
- Climate Change Knowledge Portal (ERA5 reanalysis) ↗ - World Bank
- Weather
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- Location, Land borders, Terrain, Highest point, Lowest point, Climate:The World Factbook: Saint-Barthélemy - CIA
- Climate:Climate Change Knowledge Portal (ERA5 reanalysis) ↗ - World Bank
Demographics
- Population change2026
- +1.19% per year+136 people/yearWorld Rank86thof 237
- Birth rate
- 5.3 per 1,000 population
- Death rate
- 6.6 per 1,000 population
- Net migration rate
- +12.4 per 1,000 population
- 2026
- 39.1 yearsWorld Rank73rdof 237
- Age structure2026
- 0-14 years17.4%15-64 years64.0%65 years +18.6%
- Share aged 65 and over
- 18.6%
- Share aged under 18
- 21.8%
- Total dependency ratio
- 56
- Youth dependency ratio
- 27
- Elderly dependency ratio
- 29
- Sex ratio
- 0.89 male / female
MaleAgeFemalePopulation by age group, % of total population Age Male Female 80+ 1.6% 2.9% 70-79 3.8% 4.7% 60-69 5.9% 6.6% 50-59 6.1% 7.1% 40-49 5.1% 6.4% 30-39 5.3% 6.4% 20-29 6.6% 6.8% 10-19 7.2% 7.1% 0-9 5.4% 5.2% - 2026
- 1.26 below the replacement level for Saint-Barthélemy ()0.84 births per womanreplacement 2.10123World Rank234thof 237
- 0.41 daughters per woman0.59 below replacement, long-run each generation smaller than the lastreplacement 1.000.511.5
- 2026
- −1.3 per 1,000 populationfor every 1,000 people, 1.3 more deaths than births a year
- 2026
- +12.4 per 1,000 population
- Urbanization2026
- 100.0% live in cities11,550 urban residents
- Largest places2022
- GustaviaRankPlacePopulation (2022 estimate)1Gustavia2,751Source:
- National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies, France (2022 estimate), via City Population by Thomas Brinkhoff ↗
- Population distribution
- Most of the populace is concentrated in and around the capital of Gustavia, but scattered settlements exist around the island's periphery.
- Ethnic groups
- French, Portuguese, Caribbean, Afro-Caribbean
- Languages
- French (Français)
- Population, Population change, Median age, Age structure, Total fertility rate, Net reproduction rate, Natural change, Net migration rate:UN World Population Prospects ↗
- Urbanization:UN World Urbanization Prospects ↗
- Largest cities:National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies, France (2022 estimate), via City Population by Thomas Brinkhoff ↗
- Population distribution, Ethnic groups:The World Factbook: Saint-Barthélemy - CIA
Government & Administration
- Form of state
- RepublicShared with France: the President of the French Republic is head of state.Part of the French Republic as an overseas collectivity governed by Article 74, with a statute set by an institutional act that takes account of its particular interests (Arts. 72-3, 74).Sources:
- Constitution du 4 octobre 1958, texte intégral en vigueur ↗, Arts. 72-3, 74
- Code général des collectivités territoriales, Arts. 72-3, 74
- System of government
- ParliamentaryThe territorial council elects its president and the executive council, and can replace the president by a constructive no-confidence motion; the French Government may dissolve the council when it cannot function (CGCT arts. L.O. 6221-5, 6222-1, 6222-4, 6222-5).Sources:
- Constitution du 4 octobre 1958, texte intégral en vigueur ↗, CGCT arts. L.O. 6221-5, 6222-1, 6222-4, 6222-5
- Code général des collectivités territoriales, CGCT arts. L.O. 6221-5, 6222-1, 6222-4, 6222-5
- Official websites
- Government (in French)
- Parliament (in French)
- Capital
- Gustavia2,751 people(2022)
- National holidays
- 12 days in 2026
- ThuJan 1New Year's Day
- MonApr 6Easter Monday
- FriMay 1Labor Day
- FriMay 8Victory Day
- ThuMay 14Ascension Day
- MonMay 25Pentecost Monday
- TueJul 14National Day
- SatAug 15Assumption Day
- FriOct 9Abolition of Slavery
- SunNov 1All Saints' Day
- WedNov 11Armistice Day
- FriDec 25Christmas Day
Nationwide public holidays only, excluding regional, bank and government-only days.
- Time
- ASTAtlantic Standard TimeUTC−4
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Entry requirements
- Official visa and entry information
- Calling code
- +590
- Internet TLD
- .gp
- ISO 3166-1 codes
- BL, BLM
- Infrastructure
- Airports1 airports
- Form of state, System of government:Constitution du 4 octobre 1958, texte intégral en vigueur ↗ - Constitutional Council of France
- Form of state, System of government:Code général des collectivités territoriales - Légifrance
- National holidays:Open World Holidays Framework (vacanza/holidays) ↗
- Infrastructure:The World Factbook: Saint-Barthélemy - CIA
Economy
- Trade2023
- Spain57%
- Switzerland24%
- France6%
- Ireland5%
- Canada2%
Source:- The World Factbook: Saint-Barthélemy - CIA
- Trade:The World Factbook: Saint-Barthélemy - CIA
Cost of Living
Society
- Official tourism site
- Official tourism site
Crime & Safety
- Travel advisory (US)
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Health
- Life expectancy2026
- 84.6 years
- Infant mortality2026
- 4.9 per 1,000 live births
- Life expectancy, Infant mortality:UN World Population Prospects ↗
Environment
- 2024
- 2.8 µg/m³ of PM2.5Most polluted212thof 236
- WHO guideline
- 5 µg/m³
Source:- Air Quality Life Index ↗ - Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago
- Environmental issues
- land-based pollution
- urbanization
- limited freshwater resources
- overfishing
Source:- The World Factbook: Saint-Barthélemy - CIA
- Air pollution:Air Quality Life Index ↗ - Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago
- Environmental issues:The World Factbook: Saint-Barthélemy - CIA