Total population (thousands) in French Guiana
French Guiana: Total population (thousands) was 311.08 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
311.08 thousands
Change on year
up 1.7%
World rank
182nd
of 233 countries
All-time high
311.08 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
45.58 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Total population in French Guiana, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
In 2025, total population in French Guiana stood at 311.08 thousands. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.7% on the previous year and up 17.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in French Guiana peaked at 311.08 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 45.58 thousands, in 1970.
French Guiana ranks 182nd of 233 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands) in French Guiana, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 45.58 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 46.98 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1972 | 48.46 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1973 | 49.98 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1974 | 51.48 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1975 | 53.34 thousands | +3.6% |
| 1976 | 55.59 thousands | +4.2% |
| 1977 | 57.87 thousands | +4.1% |
| 1978 | 60.2 thousands | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 62.6 thousands | +4.0% |
| 1980 | 65.08 thousands | +4.0% |
| 1981 | 67.62 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1982 | 70.26 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1983 | 74.28 thousands | +5.7% |
| 1984 | 78.86 thousands | +6.2% |
| 1985 | 83.62 thousands | +6.0% |
| 1986 | 88.58 thousands | +5.9% |
| 1987 | 93.73 thousands | +5.8% |
| 1988 | 99.08 thousands | +5.7% |
| 1989 | 104.65 thousands | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 110.48 thousands | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 114.89 thousands | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 119.07 thousands | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 123.43 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 127.87 thousands | +3.6% |
| 1995 | 132.37 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 136.9 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 141.44 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 146 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 150.74 thousands | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 156.74 thousands | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 164.51 thousands | +5.0% |
| 2002 | 172.55 thousands | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 180.87 thousands | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 189.32 thousands | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 197.98 thousands | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 206.91 thousands | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 215.03 thousands | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 223.19 thousands | +3.8% |
| 2009 | 229 thousands | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 232.41 thousands | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 236.72 thousands | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 242.32 thousands | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 249.23 thousands | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 257.25 thousands | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 263.85 thousands | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 268.88 thousands | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 273.65 thousands | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 278.64 thousands | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 283.29 thousands | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 287.85 thousands | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 290.26 thousands | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 295.77 thousands | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 300.84 thousands | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 305.96 thousands | +1.7% |
| 2025 | 311.08 thousands | +1.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 53.21 thousands | 45.58 thousands | 62.6 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 82.58 thousands | 65.08 thousands | 104.65 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 130.32 thousands | 110.48 thousands | 150.74 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 193.61 thousands | 156.74 thousands | 229 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 258.62 thousands | 232.41 thousands | 283.29 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 298.63 thousands | 287.85 thousands | 311.08 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near French Guiana
- 179 Martinique 341.81 thousands compare
- 180 Mayotte 331.76 thousands compare
- 181 Vanuatu 331.47 thousands compare
- 183 New Caledonia 294.01 thousands compare
- 184 Barbados 282.56 thousands compare
- 185 French Polynesia 282.15 thousands compare
More population data for French Guiana
- Population regions 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 long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.5908 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.6765 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.0063 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.6% (2100)
- Population density 9.36 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 47,997 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.6% (2100)
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate 1.72 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population in French Guiana?
- Total population in French Guiana was 311.08 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total population recorded in French Guiana?
- The highest recorded value was 311.08 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest total population recorded in French Guiana?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.58 thousands in 1970.
- How does French Guiana rank for total population?
- French Guiana ranks 182nd out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population rising or falling in French Guiana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Guiana data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Total population (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release