French Guiana Population: 295,930
French Guiana is situated in the South American northern Atlantic coastline within the Guyanas. Brazil and Suriname border, it. It is the sole territory of the EU that is situated in the American mainland. The present population, as per UN data, of French Guiana is around 295,798. The overall land areas are about 32,253 sq. Miles making it 2nd largest area of France.
Largest cities in French Guiana by population
Cayenne is the largest and capital city of French Guiana. The other largest cities, followed by the population, are Matoury and Saint-Laurent.
CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Cayenne | 61,550 |
Matoury | 26,350 |
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | 24,287 |
Kourou | 24,029 |
Remire-Montjoly | 19,029 |
French Guiana Population History
From 1763 to 1790, the overall population of French Guiana surged to about 14,520. After 100 years, it has doubled up to about 33,500. Currently, about 297,000 people population resides in French Guiana. This implies the population has risen tenfold to one that was in the 1950s. This shows that there is a growth of population steadily since the 18th century.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 298,682 | 2.70% | 7,850 | 1,200 | 25.1 | 3.36 | 4 | 87.30% | 260,877 | 0.00% | 7,794,798,739 | 182 |
2019 | 290,832 | 2.79% | 7,894 | 1,200 | 24.8 | 3.41 | 4 | 87.30% | 254,008 | 0.00% | 7,713,468,100 | 182 |
2018 | 282,938 | 2.82% | 7,747 | 1,200 | 24.8 | 3.41 | 3 | 87.40% | 247,195 | 0.00% | 7,631,091,040 | 183 |
2017 | 275,191 | 2.75% | 7,370 | 1,200 | 24.8 | 3.41 | 3 | 87.40% | 240,441 | 0.00% | 7,547,858,925 | 185 |
2016 | 267,821 | 2.61% | 6,822 | 1,200 | 24.8 | 3.41 | 3 | 87.30% | 233,712 | 0.00% | 7,464,022,049 | 185 |
2015 | 260,999 | 2.30% | 5,599 | -211 | 24.8 | 3.42 | 3 | 87.00% | 226,996 | 0.00% | 7,379,797,139 | 185 |
2010 | 233,002 | 2.80% | 6,006 | 601 | 24.6 | 3.6 | 3 | 83.30% | 194,192 | 0.00% | 6,956,823,603 | 185 |
2005 | 202,971 | 4.46% | 7,961 | 3,460 | 23.5 | 3.65 | 2 | 81.50% | 165,336 | 0.00% | 6,541,907,027 | 185 |
2000 | 163,165 | 3.50% | 5,153 | 1,320 | 23.9 | 3.93 | 2 | 79.10% | 129,081 | 0.00% | 6,143,493,823 | 186 |
1995 | 137,400 | 3.48% | 4,323 | 890 | 23.9 | 4.05 | 2 | 77.00% | 105,731 | 0.00% | 5,744,212,979 | 190 |
1990 | 115,784 | 6.02% | 5,869 | 3,350 | 24.1 | 3.73 | 1 | 74.60% | 86,423 | 0.00% | 5,327,231,061 | 191 |
1985 | 86,439 | 5.23% | 3,892 | 2,155 | 23.8 | 3.58 | 1 | 72.70% | 62,799 | 0.00% | 4,870,921,740 | 195 |
1980 | 66,977 | 3.56% | 2,151 | 1,019 | 23.1 | 3.3 | 1 | 70.80% | 47,392 | 0.00% | 4,458,003,514 | 197 |
1975 | 56,223 | 3.24% | 1,659 | 506 | 21 | 4.18 | 1 | 69.10% | 38,862 | 0.00% | 4,079,480,606 | 201 |
1970 | 47,930 | 4.27% | 1,808 | 807 | 21.7 | 5 | 1 | 67.40% | 32,321 | 0.00% | 3,700,437,046 | 203 |
1965 | 38,892 | 3.96% | 1,372 | 695 | 22.5 | 5.02 | 0 | 65.70% | 25,569 | 0.00% | 3,339,583,597 | 204 |
1960 | 32,032 | 2.37% | 708 | 141 | 24.8 | 4.92 | 0 | 63.30% | 20,285 | 0.00% | 3,034,949,748 | 205 |
1955 | 28,490 | 2.26% | 604 | 46 | 25.5 | 5 | 0 | 58.60% | 16,687 | 0.00% | 2,773,019,936 | 204 |
French Guiana Population Growth
In the coming future, the population is expected to rise from 298,682 in 2020 to 544,807 by mid-century. Fertility rates are high in French Guiana. This is why the population is very young in the majority. Around 44 percent of the people fall below the age of 20s. There is only 1.7 percent of the population above 75 yrs. Yearly change is going to reduce from the current year in the coming years. The urban population will increase from 260,877 in 2020 to 493,365 by mid-century. The overall share in world population is varying from 0.00 percent to 0.01 percent.
French Guiana Demographics
The country’s nationality is about 64.5 percent French, 8.8 percent Haitian, 13.8 percent Surinamese, 1.7 percent being Guyanese and 8.7 percent Brazilian, 0.5 percent Chinese, 1 percent Colombian, 0.4 percent Dominican, and 0.1 percent Peruvian. There are people from different ethnicities, such as French, Spanish, Maroons, Haitians, Portuguese, British, Asians, and Dutch.
French is the official language of French Guiana. Other languages spoken are French Guianese Creole, Portuguese, Dutch, Maroon Creole, Caribbean Hindustani, Tamil, Amerindian languages, Spanish, and English.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 298,682 | 2.73% | 7,537 | 1,200 | 25.1 | 3.36 | 4 | 87.30% | 260,877 | 0.00% | 7,794,798,739 | 182 |
2025 | 337,487 | 2.47% | 7,761 | 1,200 | 26.1 | 3.36 | 4 | 87.80% | 296,315 | 0.00% | 8,184,437,460 | 182 |
2030 | 377,611 | 2.27% | 8,025 | 1,200 | 27.3 | 3.36 | 5 | 88.40% | 333,689 | 0.00% | 8,548,487,400 | 180 |
2035 | 419,025 | 2.10% | 8,283 | 1,200 | 28.3 | 3.36 | 5 | 89.00% | 372,724 | 0.00% | 8,887,524,213 | 179 |
2040 | 460,896 | 1.92% | 8,374 | 1,200 | 29.2 | 3.36 | 6 | 89.60% | 412,890 | 0.01% | 9,198,847,240 | 177 |
2045 | 502,729 | 1.75% | 8,367 | 1,200 | 30 | 3.36 | 6 | 90.20% | 453,292 | 0.01% | 9,481,803,274 | 176 |
2050 | 544,807 | 1.62% | 8,416 | 31.1 | 3.36 | 7 | 90.60% | 493,365 | 0.01% | 9,735,033,990 | 176 |
French Guiana Religion and Politics
The prominent religion followed is Roman Catholicism. Other ethnic groups, such as Amerindians and Maroons, follow their religions.
Politically, the President is the head of the state, and the Prime minister is the head of the government.
French Guiana Economy
French Guiana currency is Euro, and it is a section of the EU. It is largely dependent on trade, subsidies, and goods. Fishing, timber, and gold mining are its primary industries.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |