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Investing in real estate in French Guiana 

Published April 9, 2025

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French Guiana, France's largest overseas department, offers some of the most attractive real estate investment opportunities in the whole of France.

Exceptional demographic growth

According to official projections, Guyana's population could double by 2030. This dynamic puts Guiana at the top of the list of French regions in terms of demographic growth.
Add to this a very young population, with almost half of the population aged under 25. This creates a strong demand for housing, particularly in the main towns of Cayenne, Kourou and Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni.

Stable, profitable rental demand

Unlike other overseas territories such as Guadeloupe or Martinique, where supply is more focused on seasonal tourism, French Guiana has a sustained annual rental demand.
This means:

  • Low vacancy rate
  • Long-term investment
  • Attractive rental yields, often higher than the national average

What's more, the price per m² remains affordable, fluctuating between €2,000 and €3,000, which suggests significant potential for long-term capital gains.

An advantageous tax environment

Tax incentives such as the Girardin law or the CIOP, which is only eligible in the French overseas departments and territories, make property investments more attractive.

A booming economy

Guiana's demographic assets are not its only assets

French Guiana's economy is growing, and its main drivers are : 

  • The space sector, with the Kourou aerospace base, generates a large number of skilled jobs and 15% of the region's added value.
  • Natural resources (gold, oil, wood) support growing industrial development.
  • Tourism, the exoticism of the region, its Amazon rainforest and tropical climate make French Guiana a popular destination.

Investing with Apromeos 

Apromeos is the 2ᵉ private developer in French Guiana, and has been present in the territory for over 15 years. Backed by our local experience, we have already built more than 700 homes, with an emphasis on quality and profitability.

Our in-depth knowledge of the Guyanese market enables us to offer ready-to-rent properties, adapted to local rental demand. We work closely with local management agencies, to support you at every stage of your investment: from acquisition to rental.

With Apromeos, you can invest with complete peace of mind.

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