Share of the population born in another country in French Guiana

French Guiana: Share of the population born in another country was 42.4% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
42.4%
World rank
28th
of 231 countries
All-time high
56.5%
in 1990
All-time low
39.8%
in 2015
Years of data
8
1990–2024

Share of the population born in another country in French Guiana, 1990–2024

02040601990200720241990: 56.5 %1995: 52.1 %2000: 47.7 %2005: 42.7 %2010: 41 %2015: 39.8 %2020: 41.3 %2024: 42.4 %

Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for share of the population born in another country in French Guiana is 42.4%, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of the population born in another country in French Guiana peaked at 56.5% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 39.8%, in 2015.

French Guiana ranks 28th of 231 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 54.3% 52.1% 56.5% 2
2000s 45.2% 42.7% 47.7% 2
2010s 40.4% 39.8% 41.0% 2
2020s 41.8% 41.3% 42.4% 2

Countries ranked near French Guiana

  1. 25 Oman 43.2% compare
  2. 26 Curacao 43.1% compare
  3. 27 Cayman Islands 42.9% compare
  4. 29 Hong Kong 41.3% compare
  5. 30 Anguilla 40.5% compare
  6. 31 Saudi Arabia 40.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of the population born in another country in French Guiana?
Share of the population born in another country in French Guiana was 42.4% in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of the population born in another country recorded in French Guiana?
The highest recorded value was 56.5% in 1990.
What is the lowest share of the population born in another country recorded in French Guiana?
The lowest recorded value was 39.8% in 2015.
How does French Guiana rank for share of the population born in another country?
French Guiana ranks 28th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
Is share of the population born in another country rising or falling in French Guiana?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this French Guiana data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population born in another country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Share of the population born in another country
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
231 places, 1,848 data points, 1990–2024
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