MigrantoImmigrants in French Guiana
123.4K foreigners live in French Guiana — 0% of the country's population
Immigrants in French Guiana by country
The 3 largest groups make up 67% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Suriname | 28615 |
| Brazil | 28281 |
| France | 25829 |
| Haiti | 24246 |
| Guyana | 4346 |
| Martinique | 3274 |
| Guadeloupe | 2493 |
| China | 1808 |
| Laos | 1049 |
| Saint Lucia | 968 |
| Peru | 720 |
| Dominica | 511 |
| Algeria | 442 |
| Reunion | 435 |
| Belgium | 233 |
| Italy | 197 |
By region of origin
76% of immigrants come from Latin America
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Key facts
Immigrants in French Guiana in numbers
25% of all emigrants from Martinique live in French Guiana
No other country has more people born in Martinique.
Immigrant population in French Guiana over time
Foreigners living in French Guiana, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 60358 |
| 1995 | 66516 |
| 2000 | 72668 |
| 2005 | 82544 |
| 2010 | 92413 |
| 2015 | 100048 |
| 2020 | 112439 |
| 2024 | 123447 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in French Guiana, by year
| Year | Surinamese | Brazilians | French | Haitians | Guyanese |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 15289 | 6204 | 15361 | 9605 | 2242 |
| 1995 | 15381 | 7022 | 18094 | 11381 | 2469 |
| 2000 | 15472 | 7840 | 20826 | 13157 | 2696 |
| 2005 | 20487 | 11989 | 20818 | 14450 | 2870 |
| 2010 | 25501 | 16137 | 20809 | 15743 | 3044 |
| 2015 | 23185 | 22921 | 20934 | 19651 | 3522 |
| 2020 | 26064 | 25759 | 23526 | 22084 | 3958 |
| 2024 | 28615 | 28281 | 25829 | 24246 | 4346 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in French Guiana
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in French Guiana
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in French Guiana?
Around 123.4K immigrants live in French Guiana — the world's #127 largest immigrant population.
Where do most immigrants in French Guiana come from?
Most immigrants in French Guiana come from Suriname, Brazil and France — these three countries account for about 67% of all immigrants.
How many Surinamese live in French Guiana?
Around 28.6K Surinamese live in French Guiana — about 23% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in French Guiana growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in French Guiana has grown from 100K to 123.4K, about 23%.
Where does the data on immigrants in French Guiana come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in French Guiana. Their children born in French Guiana are not included.
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