Statistical information Saint-Pierre and Miquelon 1995

Saint-Pierre and Miquelon in the World
top of pageBackground: First settled by the French in the early 17th century the islands represent the sole remaining vestige of France's once vast North American possessions.
top of pageLocation: Northern North America, islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, south of Newfoundland (Canada)
Geographic coordinatesMap reference:
North AmericaAreaTotal: total area: 242 km²; land area: 242 km²; comparative area: slightly less than 1.5 times the size of Washington, DC; note:includes eight small islands in the Saint Pierre and the Miquelon groups
Land boundaries: 0 km
Coastline: 120 km
Maritime claims: exclusive economic zone:200 nm; territorial sea:12 nm
Climate: cold and wet, with much mist and fog; spring and autumn are windy
Terrain: mostly barren rock
ElevationNatural resources: fish, deepwater ports
Land use: arable land:13%; permanent crops:0%; meadows and pastures:0%; forest and woodland:4%; other:83%
Irrigated land: NA km²
Major riversMajor watersheds area km²Total water withdrawalTotal renewable water resourcesNatural hazardsGeographyNote: defense is the responsibility of France
top of pagePopulation: 6,757 (July 1995 est.)
Growth rate: 0.78% (1995 est.)
Nationality: noun:Frenchman(men), Frenchwoman(women); adjective:French
Ethnic groups: Basques and Bretons (French fishermen)
Languages: French
Religions: Roman Catholic 98%
Demographic profileAge structure: 0-14 years:NA; 15-64 years:NA; 65 years and over:NA
Dependency ratiosMedian agePopulation growth rate: 0.78% (1995 est.)
Birth rate: 13.02 births/1000 population (1995 est.)
Death rate: 5.83 deaths/1000 population (1995 est.)
Net migration rate: 0.59 migrant(s)/1000 population (1995 est.)
Population distributionUrbanizationMajor urban areasEnvironmentCurrent issues: NA; natural hazards:persistent fog throughout the year can be a maritime hazard; international agreements:NA
Air pollutantsSex ratioMothers mean age at first birthMaternal mortality ratioInfant mortality rate: 10.77 deaths/1000 live births (1995 est.)
Life expectancy at birth: total population:76 years; male:74.4 years; female:77.92 years (1995 est.)
Total fertility rate: 1.67 children born/woman (1995 est.)
Contraceptive prevalence rateDrinking water sourceCurrent health expenditurePhysicians densityHospital bed densitySanitation facility accessHiv/AidsMajor infectious diseasesObesity adult prevalence rateAlcohol consumptionTobacco useChildren under the age of 5 years underweightEducation expendituresLiteracy: age 15 and over can read and write (1982); total population:99%; male:99%; female:99%
School life expectancy primary to tertiary educationYouth unemploymenttop of pageCountry name: conventional long form: Territorial Collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon; conventional short form: Saint Pierre and Miquelon; local long form: Departement de Saint-Pierre et Miquelon; local short form: Saint-Pierre et Miquelon
Government type: territorial collectivity of France
Capital: Saint-Pierre
Administrative divisions: none (territorial collectivity of France)
Dependent areasIndependence: none (territorial collectivity of France; has been under French control since 1763)
National holiday: National Day, Taking of the Bastille, 14 July
Constitution: 28 September 1958 (French Constitution)
Legal system: French law
International law organization participationCitizenshipSuffrage: 18 years of age; universal
Executive branch: chief of state:President Francois MITTERRAND (since 21 May 1981); head of government:Commissioner of the Republic Yves HENRY (since NA December 1993); President of the General Council Gerard GRIGNON (since NA April 1994); cabinet:Council of Ministers
Legislative branch: unicameral; General Council:elections last held NA April 1994 (next to be held NA April 2000); results - percent of vote by party NA; seats - (19 total) seats by party NA; French Senate:elections last held NA September 1986 (next to be held NA September 1995); results - percent of vote by party NA; seats - (1 total) PS 1; French National Assembly:elections last held 21 and 28 March 1993 (next to be held NA June 1998); results - percent of vote by party NA; seats - (1 total) UDF 1
Judicial branch: Superior Tribunal of Appeals (Tribunal Superieur d'Appel)
Political parties and leadersInternational organization participation: FZ, WFTU
Diplomatic representationIn the us: none (territorial collectivity of France)
From the us: none (territorial collectivity of France)
Flag description
: the flag of France is used
National symbolsNational anthemNational heritagetop of pageEconomy overview: The inhabitants have traditionally earned their livelihood by fishing and by servicing fishing fleets operating off the coast of Newfoundland. The economy has been declining, however, because the number of ships stopping at Saint Pierre has dropped steadily over the years. In March 1989, an agreement between France and Canada set fish quotas for Saint Pierre's trawlers fishing in Canadian and Canadian-claimed waters for three years. The agreement settles a longstanding dispute that had virtually brought fish exports to a halt. The islands are heavily subsidized by France. Imports come primarily from Canada and France.
Real gdp purchasing power parityReal gdp growth rate: NA%
Real gdp per capita: $10,000 (1993 est.)
Gross national savingGdp composition by sector of origin
Gdp composition by end useGdp composition by sector of originAgriculture products: vegetables, cattle, sheep, pigs for local consumption; fish catch of 20,500 metric tons (1989)
Industries: fish processing and supply base for fishing fleets; tourism
Industrial production growth rate: NA%
Labor force: 2,850 (1988); by occupation:NA
Unemployment rate: 9.6% (1990)
Youth unemploymentPopulation below poverty lineGini indexHousehold income or consumption by percentage shareDistribution of family income gini indexBudget: revenues:$18.3 million; expenditures:$18.3 million, including capital expenditures of $5.5 million (1989 est.)
Taxes and other revenuesPublic debtRevenueFiscal year: calendar year
Inflation rate consumer pricesCentral bank discount rateCommercial bank prime lending rateStock of narrow moneyStock of broad moneyStock of domestic creditMarket value of publicly traded sharesCurrent account balanceExports: $30 million (f.o.b., 1991 est.)
Commodoties: fish and fish products, fox and mink pelts
Partners: US 58%, France 17%, UK 11%, Canada, Portugal (1990)
Imports: $82 million (c.i.f., 1991 est.)
Commodoties: meat, clothing, fuel, electrical equipment, machinery, building materials
Partners: Canada, France, US, Netherlands, UK
Reserves of foreign exchange and goldDebt external: $N/A
Stock of direct foreign investment at homeStock of direct foreign investment abroadExchange rates: French francs (F) per US$1 - 5.2943 (January 1995), 5.520 (1994), 5.6632 (1993), 5.2938 (1992), 5.6421 (1991), 5.4453 (1990)
top of pageElectricityCapacity: 10,000 kW
Production: 50 million kWh; consumption per capita:6,013 kWh (1993)
CoalPetroleumCrude oilRefined petroleumNatural gasCarbon dioxide emissionsEnergy consumption per capitatop of pageTelephonesTelephone system: 3,601 telephones; local:NA; intercity:NA; international:radio communication with most countries in the world; 1 satellite link in French domestic satellite system
Broadcast mediaInternetBroadband fixed subscriptionstop of pageMilitary expendituresMilitary and security forcesMilitary service age and obligationSpace programTerrorist groupstop of pageNational air transport systemCivil aircraft registration country code prefixAirports: total:2; with paved runways 914 to 1,523 m:2
HeliportsPipelinesRailwaysRoadwaysWaterwaysMerchant marine: none
Ports and terminalstop of pageDisputes international: focus of maritime boundary dispute between Canada and France
Refugees and internally displaced personsIllicit drugs