MigrantoImmigrants in French Guiana
123.4K foreign-born residents — the #127 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 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
Latin America is the leading region of origin at 76%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in French Guiana.
French Guiana is a primary destination for emigrants from Martinique
French Guiana attracts 25% of all emigrants from Martinique, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 60358 |
| 1995 | 66516 |
| 2000 | 72668 |
| 2005 | 82544 |
| 2010 | 92413 |
| 2015 | 100048 |
| 2020 | 112439 |
| 2024 | 123447 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Suriname | Brazil | France | Haiti | Guyana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
French Guiana as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in French Guiana
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in French Guiana?
Around 123.4K foreign-born residents live in French Guiana, making it the #127-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
How has immigration to French Guiana changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in French Guiana has grown from 100K to 123.4K people, a growth of about 23%.
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