Authorized floor area in French Guiana, France
Authorized floor area in French Guiana, France stood at 226 M² in Aug 2026, according to SDES – Service des données et études statistiques (Ministère de la Transition écologique). It is one of the indicators in the Non-residential construction table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2013 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Non-residential construction table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floor area authorised | |||||||||||
| French Guiana | 226 | 2,063 | 3,713 | 983 | 3,401 | 80 | 7,300 | 6,466 | 3,374 | 22,673 | |
| La Réunion | 21,524 | 22,652 | 45,942 | 23,475 | 38,396 | 62,747 | 60,017 | 29,033 | 76,906 | 27,926 |
Understanding authorized floor area in French Guiana, France
Municipal building authorizations for non-residential floor space situated within this overseas territorial collectivity are quantified in this dataset. The measurement captures commercial developments, offices, and public utility structures approved by local planning bodies, distinguishing itself from other regional rows through its precise geographic coverage. Residential housing permits and structures without defined floor areas are excluded from the figures.
Interpreting this series requires careful consideration of local administrative processing speeds and the small overall volume of non-residential projects, which can lead to erratic monthly figures. Comparing data against the equivalent month of the previous year provides a clearer indicator of underlying development trends. Users should also note that initial monthly releases are provisional and subject to revision as late administrative returns are processed.
Frequently asked questions
- What distinguishes this row from mainland regional series?
- It covers the exact same non-residential permit categories applied specifically to this overseas territory.
- Why might monthly figures appear unstable?
- The limited number of monthly project approvals in the region makes the series sensitive to individual large filings.
- Are preliminary figures subject to later adjustment?
- Yes, initial estimates are routinely updated as delayed administrative paperwork is incorporated.