MigrantoFrench Guiana Diaspora
4.5K French Guiana live abroad — 0% of the population of French Guiana
French Guiana diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 88% of the diaspora
| 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 region
100% of the diaspora lives in Latin America
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Key facts
The French Guiana diaspora in numbers
Most French Guiana abroad live in Martinique
44% of the diaspora lives in Martinique, while the next country accounts for just 24%.
The diaspora is more concentrated than in 1990
The largest country's share rose from 36% to 44%, and today that country is Martinique.
French Guiana diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 3047 |
| 1995 | 3257 |
| 2000 | 3554 |
| 2005 | 3694 |
| 2010 | 3815 |
| 2015 | 4106 |
| 2020 | 4128 |
| 2024 | 4490 |
Largest communities over time
French Guiana living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of French Guiana in each country has changed since the selected year
French Guiana among immigrants in other countries
Where French Guiana make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many French Guiana live outside French Guiana?
Around 4.5K French Guiana live abroad, the world's #203 largest diaspora.
Where do most French Guiana abroad live?
Most French Guiana live in Martinique, Guadeloupe and Brazil — these three countries account for about 88% of all French Guiana living abroad.
Which country has the largest French Guiana population outside French Guiana?
Martinique is home to the largest French Guiana community abroad — 2K people, about 44% of all French Guiana living abroad.
Is the French Guiana diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of French Guiana living abroad has grown from 4.1K to 4.5K, about 9%.
Where does the data on the French Guiana diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in French Guiana who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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