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
Share of the population born in another country in French Guiana, 1990–2024
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.
Share of the population born in another country in French Guiana, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 56.5% | — |
| 1995 | 52.1% | -7.7% |
| 2000 | 47.7% | -8.4% |
| 2005 | 42.7% | -10.5% |
| 2010 | 41.0% | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 39.8% | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 41.3% | +3.6% |
| 2024 | 42.4% | +2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More population data for French Guiana
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.6765 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.5908 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -6.19 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.5908 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.6% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 47,997 people (2100)
- Population density 9.36 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.6% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.0063 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate 0.9238 % change on previous year (2025)
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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