French Guiana Population

French Guiana is an overseas department/region and single territorial collectivity of France on the northern Atlantic coast of South America in the Guianas. French Guiana is the second-largest region of France and the largest outermost region within the European Union. As per the UN World Population Prospects report, the estimated population of  French Guiana in 2026 is 335,203 (3.35 lakh)

The total Land Area of  French Guiana is 82,200 Km2 (31,738 sq. miles)  & the Population Density of  French Guiana is 4 per Km2 (9 people per mi2).

 French Guiana2026
Total Population335,203
Global Rank182
Dependency ofFrance
Land Area 82,200 sq. km (31.378 sq. mi)
Area Rank
Pop. Density124 people/sq. km
Capital CityCayenne

Source: UN World Population Prospects report

Religion in French Guiana

 
Religion percentage in French Guiana
  • Christians – 84.4% 
  • Folk religions – 9.1%
  • Hindus – 1.6%
  • Buddhists – < 1%
  • Jews –  < 1%
  • Muslims – < 1%
  • None/ Unaffiliated – 3.4% 
Top Cities in French Guiana by Population
#CityPopulation
1Cayenne63,652
2Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni 45,576
3Matoury32,942
4Remire-Montjoly26,143
5Kourou24,959
Population of French Guiana 2026 | Religion in French Guiana

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Rajeev Rana is an independent writer and researcher with a strong interest in history, population studies, and demographic trends in India and North America. He has been writing on demography-related topics for over five years, focusing on census data, migration patterns, ethnicity, and regional population changes. While not a formally certified demographer, Rajeev closely follows official data releases from government sources, census authorities, and reputable research institutions. His work aims to present complex demographic information in a clear, accessible, and neutral manner for readers seeking factual insights and broader context. Rajeev contributes to multiple informational websites and has particular familiarity with demographic and regional trends in the Delhi NCR region. His writing is driven by curiosity, data interpretation, and a commitment to accuracy rather than advocacy or opinion

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