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French Guiana Population Pyramid 1964

French Guiana
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1964
Population: 36,947

Year

-5 -1   1964  +1 +5

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Summary

French Guiana in 1964

The population of French Guiana in 1964 was 36,948. That is 49.4% more than in 1954, when the population stood at 24,725.

With a median age of 22.5 years, French Guiana had a youth dependency ratio of 65.4 and an old-age dependency ratio of 9.7 per 100 people of working age. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Ranks #199 of 201 by population Ranks #51 of 201 by median age Ranks #9 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for French Guiana
Population
36,948
Median age
22.5
0-14 %
37.4%
65+ %
5.5%
Child dependency
65.4
Old-age dependency
9.7
Region
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
471,917
Population 2100
775,239
What is driving the change
Births per woman

No World Bank data for this country.

Life expectancy at birth

No World Bank data for this country.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
18355270
19502100
Migration to and from French Guiana
Where immigrants come from (2024)

122,936 immigrants live in French Guiana, 39.8% of the population.

Suriname28,615
Brazil28,281
France25,829
Haiti24,246
Guyana4,346
Where emigrants live (2024)

4,468 people born in French Guiana live in other countries.

Martinique1,995
Guadeloupe1,081
Brazil873
Mexico318
Saint Lucia131
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How French Guiana compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
French Guiana 36,948 22.5
Suriname 309,041 16.8
Guyana 621,765 16.2
Paraguay 2,073,120 16.9
Uruguay 2,653,181 29.3
Frequently asked questions about French Guiana's population
How many people lived in French Guiana in 1964?
French Guiana had a population of 36,948 in 1964.
Is the population of French Guiana increasing or decreasing?
French Guiana's population grew 49.4% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 471,917 by 2050.
What is the median age in French Guiana?
The median age in French Guiana is 22.5 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of French Guiana's population is over 65 or under 15?
5.5% of French Guiana's population is 65 or older, and 37.4% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does French Guiana have?
French Guiana's pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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