French Guiana Statistics

Population

313,666 people (2025)

Total GDP

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GDP Per capita

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Human Development Index (HDI)

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About French Guiana

French Guiana hosts European Space Agency's Guiana Space Centre for satellite launches near equator. The territory has 90% Amazon rainforest coverage with incredible biodiversity. French Guianan culture combines French, Creole, and indigenous Amerindian influences.

The territory has tropical rainforest climate with high humidity and rainfall. French Guiana has French overseas region status with European Union membership. The region has space industry, gold mining, and fishing-based economy.

Cayenne is capital with French colonial architecture and spice market heritage. French Guiana has pristine rainforest with jaguars, giant otters, and exotic birds. The territory has French as official language with Creole and indigenous languages.

Traditional culture includes carnival celebrations, indigenous customs, and space technology pride. The territory has Catholic majority with indigenous spiritual practices. French Guianan cuisine features Creole cooking, fresh fish, and Amazonian ingredients with French techniques.

The population is 294,071 with diverse ethnic composition and European space connection. French Guiana offers space exploration, Amazon wilderness, and French sophistication in South American territory.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
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Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
15.5%
0-14
15.5%
8.8%
15-24
8.9%
11.6%
25-44
13.7%
8.9%
45-64
9.9%
3.4%
65+
3.9%
Male
Female
%48.1 (150.990)
%51.9 (162.675)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 775.239 +0.59% 9.4
2090 725.137 +0.78% 8.8
2080 665.982 +0.94% 8.1
2070 602.750 +1.09% 7.3
2060 537.432 +1.23% 6.5
2050 471.916 +1.41% 5.7
2040 406.168 +1.64% 4.9
2030 341.732 +1.83% 4.2
2025 NOW 313.666 +1.67% 3.8
2020 289.055 +1.22% 3.5
2015 266.363 +2.23% 3.2
2010 234.565 +1.67% 2.9
2005 202.447 +4.54% 2.5
2000 160.620 +4.48% 2
1995 134.633 +3.47% 1.6
1990 112.686 +4.76% 1.4
1985 86.102 +5.98% 1
1980 66.349 +3.93% 0.8
1975 54.463 +3.92% 0.7
1970 46.279 +3.01% 0.6
1965 38.681 +4.69% 0.5
1960 31.084 +4.13% 0.4
1955 25.437 +2.88% 0.3
1950 23.396 - 0.3

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