Moving to Saint Pierre and Miquelon from Canada

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Canada to Saint Pierre and Miquelon? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Canada to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Canada to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

Living there in 2020
175 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in Canada live in Saint Pierre and Miquelon · UN DESA

Who's moving to Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

Top countries of origin for Saint Pierre and Miquelon's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Pierre and Miquelon compared to Canada.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CA
2.0
PM
16.5

Canada performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

CA
94.3%
PM
88.7%

Canada performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CA
6.9%
PM
8.7%

Canada performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CA
82.1 yrs
PM
81.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CA
4.7
PM
8.2

Canada performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2023–2025), The World Factbook (2015–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2009). How we calculate this

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

From major Saint Pierre and Miquelon cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Canada and Saint Pierre and Miquelon are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Saint Pierre and Miquelon safe for expats?

Canada performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is 16.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Canada.

What language do they speak in Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

The official language in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is French. In Canada, the official languages are English and French.

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At a Glance

CA PM
Population 41,651,653 5,257
Currency Canadian Dollar (CA$) Euro (€)
Languages English, French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +508
Time zones 6 1
Emergency number 911 —