French Guiana

North AmericaBalanced Profile

French Guiana keeps a steady and stable profile in North America. Across the board, it neither leads nor lags dramatically. How well do you really know French Guiana?

French Guiana is a country in North America and an area of 83,534 km².

At a Glance

The numbers that define this country

Life Expectancy

77.0 years
#95globally

How many years a newborn can expect to live, based on current mortality rates.

Electricity Generation

0.98
#161globally

The total electricity generated per year, measured in terawatt-hours (TWh).

Where They Stand Out

Global rankings worth knowing

❤️Life Expectancy

77.0 years
#95globally

How many years a newborn can expect to live, based on current mortality rates.

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❤️Health & Survival1 metricsBest: #95
Life Expectancy
77.0 years#95OWID

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French Guiana
#95 in Life Expectancy

How many years a newborn can expect to live, based on current mortality rates.

Top half globally
77.0 years

Frequently Asked Questions about French Guiana

What continent is French Guiana in?

French Guiana is located in North America. It has an area of 83,534 km².

What is French Guiana known for in global statistics?

French Guiana ranks particularly high in Life Expectancy (#95), Electricity Generation (#161).

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