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French Guiana Population Pyramid 1972

French Guiana
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1972
Population: 49,219

Year

-5 -1   1972  +1 +5

Country

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Summary

French Guiana in 1972

The population of French Guiana in 1972 was 49,219. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 45.7%, up from 33,778 in 1962.

The median age was 21.7 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 65.9 children under 15 and 8.6 people aged 65 or over. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Ranks #199 of 201 by population Ranks #58 of 201 by median age Ranks #15 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
49,219
Median age
21.7
0-14 %
37.8%
65+ %
4.9%
Child dependency
65.9
Old-age dependency
8.6
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 49,219 21.7
Suriname 397,413 16.0
Guyana 721,618 16.7
Paraguay 2,499,881 17.4
Uruguay 2,821,645 30.0
Frequently asked questions about French Guiana's population
What was the population of French Guiana in 1972?
French Guiana had a population of 49,219 in 1972.
Is the population of French Guiana increasing or decreasing?
Yes, growing: up 45.7% from 1962, with a projected population of 471,917 in 2050.
What is the median age in French Guiana?
French Guiana's median age is 21.7 years.
What share of French Guiana's population is over 65 or under 15?
In French Guiana, 37.8% of people are under 15 and 4.9% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does French Guiana have?
French Guiana has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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