Urban and rural population in French Guiana
French Guiana: Urban and rural population was 271,684 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
271,684
Change on year
up 1.7%
World rank
178th
of 236 countries
All-time high
271,684
in 2025
All-time low
13,380
in 1950
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Urban and rural population in French Guiana, 1950–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for urban and rural population in French Guiana is 271,684, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.7% on the previous year and up 18.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, urban and rural population in French Guiana peaked at 271,684 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 13,380, in 1950.
French Guiana ranks 178th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Urban and rural population in French Guiana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 13,380 | — |
| 1951 | 13,571 | +1.4% |
| 1952 | 13,769 | +1.5% |
| 1953 | 13,981 | +1.5% |
| 1954 | 14,232 | +1.8% |
| 1955 | 14,738 | +3.6% |
| 1956 | 15,550 | +5.5% |
| 1957 | 16,495 | +6.1% |
| 1958 | 17,539 | +6.3% |
| 1959 | 18,638 | +6.3% |
| 1960 | 19,754 | +6.0% |
| 1961 | 20,831 | +5.5% |
| 1962 | 21,900 | +5.1% |
| 1963 | 23,027 | +5.1% |
| 1964 | 24,210 | +5.1% |
| 1965 | 25,455 | +5.1% |
| 1966 | 26,750 | +5.1% |
| 1967 | 28,039 | +4.8% |
| 1968 | 29,141 | +3.9% |
| 1969 | 30,118 | +3.4% |
| 1970 | 31,175 | +3.5% |
| 1971 | 32,299 | +3.6% |
| 1972 | 33,474 | +3.6% |
| 1973 | 34,668 | +3.6% |
| 1974 | 35,985 | +3.8% |
| 1975 | 37,573 | +4.4% |
| 1976 | 39,326 | +4.7% |
| 1977 | 41,123 | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 42,978 | +4.5% |
| 1979 | 44,903 | +4.5% |
| 1980 | 46,901 | +4.5% |
| 1981 | 48,982 | +4.4% |
| 1982 | 51,610 | +5.4% |
| 1983 | 54,952 | +6.5% |
| 1984 | 58,591 | +6.6% |
| 1985 | 62,404 | +6.5% |
| 1986 | 66,405 | +6.4% |
| 1987 | 70,611 | +6.3% |
| 1988 | 75,044 | +6.3% |
| 1989 | 79,745 | +6.3% |
| 1990 | 84,154 | +5.5% |
| 1991 | 88,222 | +4.8% |
| 1992 | 92,592 | +5.0% |
| 1993 | 97,294 | +5.1% |
| 1994 | 102,201 | +5.0% |
| 1995 | 107,181 | +4.9% |
| 1996 | 112,101 | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 116,825 | +4.2% |
| 1998 | 121,265 | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 125,793 | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 131,350 | +4.4% |
| 2001 | 137,669 | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 144,155 | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 150,785 | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 157,574 | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 164,619 | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 172,239 | +4.6% |
| 2007 | 182,635 | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 193,831 | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 201,861 | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 205,881 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 210,155 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 215,319 | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 221,125 | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 226,165 | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 230,247 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 234,488 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 238,709 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 242,886 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 246,888 | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 249,937 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 253,407 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 258,049 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 262,546 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 267,089 | +1.7% |
| 2025 | 271,684 | +1.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 15,189 | 13,380 | 18,638 | 10 |
| 1960s | 24,922 | 19,754 | 30,118 | 10 |
| 1970s | 37,350 | 31,175 | 44,903 | 10 |
| 1980s | 61,525 | 46,901 | 79,745 | 10 |
| 1990s | 104,763 | 84,154 | 125,793 | 10 |
| 2000s | 163,672 | 131,350 | 201,861 | 10 |
| 2010s | 227,186 | 205,881 | 246,888 | 10 |
| 2020s | 260,452 | 249,937 | 271,684 | 6 |
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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)
- Population growth rate 0.586 (2100)
- Population density 9.36 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 47,997 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.586 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 0.0522 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is urban and rural population in French Guiana?
- Urban and rural population in French Guiana was 271,684 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest urban and rural population recorded in French Guiana?
- The highest recorded value was 271,684 in 2025.
- What is the lowest urban and rural population recorded in French Guiana?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,380 in 1950.
- How does French Guiana rank for urban and rural population?
- French Guiana ranks 178th out of 236 countries with data for 2025.
- Is urban and rural population rising or falling in French Guiana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Guiana data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Urban and rural population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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