What is the population of French Guiana in 2026?
French Guiana has a population of 312,157 people, which is 184th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Officially Guiana
Population 2026
312,157
0.00% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual Growth
+2.57%
+8,022 people a year
Archive estimateDensity
4/km²
83,534 km² land area
Archive estimateMedian Age
25.0 years
Life expectancy 80.5 years
Our World in Data, 2025About French Guiana
With a population of 312,157, French Guiana ranks 182nd globally and covers 83,534 km² on South America's northeastern coast. The territory borders Brazil and Suriname. Despite its substantial land area, population density remains extremely low at 4 people per km², with 85% of residents concentrated in urban areas. The median age of 25 years and fertility rate of 3.3 births per woman indicate a young, growing population, expanding at 2.6% annually.
Life expectancy reaches 80.5 years, reflecting relatively high living standards. GDP per capita stands at $19,338, and the currency is the Euro, reflecting French Guiana's status as an overseas territory of France since 1946. French is the official language.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Cayenne
- Continent
- South America
- ISO codes
- GF · GUF
- Demonym
- Guianan
- Currency
- Euro (EUR €)
- State inception
- 1946
- Time zone
- UTC−03:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +594
- Internet TLD
- .gf
- Land neighbours
- 2
Languages
- French
Demographics
Not published for French Guiana: Birth Rate, Death Rate.
Economy
Not published for French Guiana: GDP Growth, Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
None of our sources publish these indicators for French Guiana.
Education
None of our sources publish these indicators for French Guiana.
Environment
None of our sources publish these indicators for French Guiana.
Infrastructure
None of our sources publish these indicators for French Guiana.
Quality of Life
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Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for French Guiana.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 31.1%
- Age 15–64
- 61.9%
- Age 65+
- 7.0%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 1 | 4 |
| 95-99 | 16 | 41 |
| 90-94 | 135 | 266 |
| 85-89 | 409 | 613 |
| 80-84 | 935 | 1,234 |
| 75-79 | 1,720 | 2,033 |
| 70-74 | 2,886 | 2,981 |
| 65-69 | 4,029 | 4,406 |
| 60-64 | 5,726 | 5,746 |
| 55-59 | 6,495 | 7,292 |
| 50-54 | 7,386 | 8,575 |
| 45-49 | 7,636 | 8,666 |
| 40-44 | 9,062 | 10,560 |
| 35-39 | 9,322 | 11,050 |
| 30-34 | 9,207 | 10,805 |
| 25-29 | 8,743 | 10,642 |
| 20-24 | 11,664 | 12,355 |
| 15-19 | 15,143 | 14,808 |
| 10-14 | 15,325 | 15,524 |
| 5-9 | 15,451 | 15,811 |
| 0-4 | 17,180 | 16,642 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 23,396 |
| 1960 | 31,084 |
| 1970 | 46,279 |
| 1980 | 66,349 |
| 1990 | 112,686 |
| 2000 | 160,620 |
| 2010 | 234,565 |
| 2020 | 289,055 |
| 2030 | 341,732 |
| 2040 | 406,168 |
| 2050 | 471,916 |
| 2060 | 537,432 |
| 2070 | 602,750 |
| 2080 | 665,982 |
| 2090 | 725,137 |
| 2100 | 775,239 |
How French Guiana Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- French Guiana312K
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| French Guiana | 312K |
Countries Bordering French Guiana
2 land borders.
French Guiana Population FAQ
Is the population of French Guiana growing or shrinking?
French Guiana's population is growing at +2.57% per year, a change of roughly 8,022 people annually.
What is the capital of French Guiana?
The capital of French Guiana is Cayenne.
How densely populated is French Guiana?
French Guiana has 4/km² across 83,534 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in French Guiana?
Life expectancy at birth in French Guiana is 80.5 years.
What is the median age in French Guiana?
The median age in French Guiana is 25.0 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is French Guiana in?
French Guiana is in South America.