MigrantoFrench Guiana Diaspora
4.5K French Guiana live abroad — the #203 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 88% of all emigrants
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Martinique | 1995 |
| Guadeloupe | 1081 |
| Brazil | 873 |
| Mexico | 318 |
| Saint Lucia | 131 |
| Venezuela | 26 |
| Dominica | 22 |
| Guatemala | 22 |
| Costa Rica | 17 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 4 |
| Bolivia | 1 |
| Denmark | 0 |
| Greece | 0 |
By destination region
Latin America is the leading destination region at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from French Guiana.
Martinique is the primary destination for emigrants
Martinique attracts 44% of all emigrants from French Guiana, while the second-largest destination receives just 24%.
Emigration has become more concentrated over time
The top destination's share rose from 36% to 44%, with Martinique increasingly the primary choice.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 3047 |
| 1995 | 3257 |
| 2000 | 3554 |
| 2005 | 3694 |
| 2010 | 3815 |
| 2015 | 4106 |
| 2020 | 4128 |
| 2024 | 4490 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Martinique | Guadeloupe | Brazil | Mexico | Saint Lucia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1101 | 732 | 1023 | 0 | 127 |
| 1995 | 1348 | 881 | 794 | 0 | 171 |
| 2000 | 1596 | 1030 | 623 | 0 | 235 |
| 2005 | 1670 | 1089 | 663 | 0 | 199 |
| 2010 | 1744 | 1148 | 690 | 0 | 149 |
| 2015 | 2025 | 1099 | 748 | 0 | 142 |
| 2020 | 2008 | 1088 | 809 | 0 | 135 |
| 2024 | 1995 | 1081 | 873 | 318 | 131 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
French Guiana as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from French Guiana
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do French Guiana move to?
Most French Guiana have moved to Martinique, Guadeloupe and Brazil — these three countries account for about 88% of all French Guiana living abroad.
How many French Guiana live abroad?
Around 4.5K French Guiana live abroad, making it the #203-largest emigrant population in the world.
How has emigration from French Guiana changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from French Guiana has grown from 4.1K to 4.5K people, a growth of about 9%.
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