World population growth in French Guiana
French Guiana: World population growth was 0.6% in 2100. ◆ Volatile
World population growth in French Guiana, 1700–2100
Source: HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
French Guiana recorded 0.6% for world population growth in 2100.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 23.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, world population growth in French Guiana peaked at 6.0% in 1983 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1700.
French Guiana ranks 17th of 238 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1700s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 1 |
| 1800s | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1 |
| 1900s | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1 |
| 1910s | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1 |
| 1920s | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1 |
| 1930s | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1 |
| 1940s | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1 |
| 1950s | 2.7% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 10 |
| 1960s | 4.0% | 2.7% | 4.6% | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.6% | 3.0% | 4.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.3% | 3.8% | 6.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.5% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.9% | 1.5% | 4.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 10 |
| 2030s | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% | 10 |
| 2040s | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 10 |
| 2050s | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 10 |
| 2060s | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 10 |
| 2070s | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 10 |
| 2080s | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 10 |
| 2090s | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 10 |
| 2100s | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1 |
Countries ranked near French Guiana
More population data for French Guiana
- 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)
- Refugees by country of asylum 11 people (1994)
- Natural population growth rate 2.0% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 3.39 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate vs. GDP per capita 3.39 live births per woman (2023)
- Children per woman vs. Natural population growth 2.0% (2023)
- Natural population growth rate vs. median age 2.0% (2023)
- Comparison of fertility rates that account for survival of children 3.39 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is world population growth in French Guiana?
- World population growth in French Guiana was 0.6% in 2100, according to HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest world population growth recorded in French Guiana?
- The highest recorded value was 6.0% in 1983.
- What is the lowest world population growth recorded in French Guiana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1700.
- How does French Guiana rank for world population growth?
- French Guiana ranks 17th out of 238 countries with data for 2100.
- Is world population growth rising or falling in French Guiana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Guiana data come from?
- The figures come from HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of World population growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Average exponential rate of growth of the population over a given period. It is calculated as ln(P2/P1) where P1 and P2 are the populations on subsequent years. Available from 1700 to 2100, based on data and estimates from different sources.