Guadeloupe: More than one in three inhabitants will be at least 60 years old by 2030

Guadeloupe is experiencing a particularly rapid aging of its population. By 2030, more than 36% of the archipelago's inhabitants are expected to be at least 60 years old, while the number of people over 75 could increase by nearly 50%. This transformation is occurring within a context marked by a decline in births and a negative population growth rate.

Nearly 28,000 elderly people could find themselves in a situation of dependency by that time. Home care, preferred by many Guadeloupean families, will require a considerable increase in support services. More than 1,600 specialized jobs are expected to be created to meet the growing needs for care, daily assistance, and home adaptations.

A consultation dedicated to autonomy

Preventing loss of independence also represents a major economic challenge. According to the Court of Auditors, each additional year lived in good health after age 65 would save the national health insurance system €1,5 billion. In Guadeloupe, the objective will be, in particular, to delay the onset of dependency while improving support for the elderly and their caregivers.

The government has launched a public consultation to prepare its future policy on autonomy, which is to be presented this fall. The questionnaire contains fifteen questions covering housing adaptations, residential care facilities, support for caregivers, and the recognition of care professions. Anonymous and accessible on the Agora platform, this consultation remains open until September 20, 2026.