Government and politics in French Guiana, France: official figures
In the second round of the regional election on 27 June 2021 in French Guiana, the list "Guyane Kontré pour avancer sans limites" led by Gabriel Serville (miscellaneous left) came first with 54.8% of the votes cast and won 35 of the 55 seats (64%), a working majority thanks to the winner's seat bonus.
How many seats are on the French Guiana regional council?
The Assembly of French Guiana has 55 seats, elected by list proportional representation in two rounds; the Collectivité territoriale de Guyane replaced the former separate regional and departmental councils and exercises both sets of powers.
Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copyWhat was the turnout in the 2021 regional election in French Guiana?
Turnout in French Guiana was 34.8% in the first round on 20 June 2021 and 46.8% in the run-off a week later, against 33.3% and 34.7% across all regions that voted; first-round turnout was 7th highest of 17.
Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copyMore figures
- The runner-up in French Guiana was the list led by Rodolphe Alexandre (regionalist) with 45.2% in the second round and 20 seats; 2 lists made the run-off. Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copy
- 4 lists stood in the first round in French Guiana in 2021; the list headed by Rodolphe Alexandre led that round with 43.7% of the votes cast (15,020 votes). Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr) · saved copy
- The Collectivité territoriale de Guyane had a total budget of €737.03 million in 2025, with €219.86 million of debt outstanding at year end. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL) · saved copy
How French Guiana compares with other regions
Turnout in the 2021 regional election, second round (2021)
French Guiana ranks 2 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Turnout in the 2021 regional election, second round |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corsica | 58.9% |
| 2 | French Guiana | 46.8% |
| 3 | Réunion | 46.5% |
| 4 | Martinique | 44.8% |
| 5 | Occitanie | 37.8% |
| 6 | Guadeloupe | 36.9% |
| 7 | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 36.8% |
Turnout in the 2021 regional election, first round (2021)
French Guiana ranks 7 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Turnout in the 2021 regional election, first round |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 36.0% |
| 5 | Brittany | 35.8% |
| 6 | Burgundy-Franche-Comté | 34.9% |
| 7 | French Guiana | 34.8% |
| 8 | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 33.7% |
| 9 | Normandy | 33.0% |
| 10 | Hauts-de-France | 32.8% |
Seats on the regional council or assembly (2021)
French Guiana ranks 14 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Seats on the regional council or assembly |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Brittany | 83 |
| 12 | Centre — Val de Loire | 77 |
| 13 | Corsica | 63 |
| 14 | French Guiana | 55 |
| 15 | Martinique | 51 |
| 16 | Réunion | 45 |
| 17 | Guadeloupe | 41 |
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Sources
- Ministère de l'Intérieur (via data.gouv.fr): Elections régionales 2021: résultats par région (first and second rounds, votes and seats per list), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 29d14a2c5288…)
- Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL): Comptes consolidés des régions 2012-2025 (main and annex budgets, from DGFiP accounting balances), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 44140a246ada…)
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