Population of French Guiana, France
Population of French Guiana, France stood at 298,554 persons in 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Population and demography table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1990 to 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Population and demography table
| Indicator | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departments | |||||||||||
| French Guiana | 298,554 | 297,455 | 296,151 | 293,996 | 288,382 | 286,618 | 285,133 | 281,678 | 276,128 | 268,700 | |
| La Réunion | 910,985 | 904,180 | 897,613 | 889,679 | 881,348 | 871,157 | 863,083 | 861,210 | 855,961 | 853,659 |
Understanding population of French Guiana, France
Demographic accounting for French Guiana measures the aggregate volume of individuals whose primary legal residence is located within this overseas territorial collectivity. The calculation encompasses the entire resident population, combining births, deaths, and net migratory flows specific to this distinct geographical context. Unlike metropolitan departments, this overseas territory features unique demographic drivers, such as higher fertility rates and specific migration patterns, which are captured within the scope of this indicator. This series stands apart from European continental breakdowns by reflecting administrative and social realities unique to an overseas jurisdiction.
Evaluating this dataset requires accounting for the logistical challenges inherent in surveying remote or sparsely populated interior areas, which can lead to delayed reporting and subsequent revisions in early estimates. Period-on-period comparisons may exhibit volatility driven by localized migration rather than natural population change alone, making annual intervals more reliable for trend evaluation. Analysts comparing this series with metropolitan benchmarks must account for structural differences in age distribution and population pyramids that influence overall demographic dynamics.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series cover populations outside the main overseas territory?
- No, the enumeration is strictly confined to individuals legally domiciled within French Guiana.
- Why might early estimates for this overseas territory be subject to revision?
- Logistical difficulties in reaching remote interior areas can delay data collection, requiring subsequent adjustments to provisional figures.
- How do demographic drivers in French Guiana differ from metropolitan France?
- The territory typically features distinct patterns of natural increase and specific migration flows compared to European departments.