South America · GeorgetownGuyana· by the numbers
Guyana's population is 835,986 (2025) — the 164th-largest in the world and the 11th-largest in South America, growing by about 4,899 people a year.
Guyana Facts at a Glance
Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.
Guyana in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.
Guyana's Population Growth
Yes — Guyana's population rose by 4,899 people (+0.59%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 2.4 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Guyana Demographics
Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Guyana Located?
- Capital
- Georgetown
- Currency
- Dollar (GYD)
- Language(s)
- English
- Region
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Continent
- 12 countries in South America →
- Land area
- 211,140 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 214,970 km²
- Borders
- 3 countries
Suriname
Brazil
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Frequently asked
What is the population of Guyana?
Guyana's population is 835,986 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #164 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Guyana?
835,986 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Guyana's population density?
4.0 people per km², based on a land area of 211,140 km².
What is Guyana ranked in population worldwide?
#164 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Guyana?
70.3 years on average (2024) — 66.6 for men, 74.1 for women.
What is Guyana's GDP?
$27.1B, ranking #119 of 186 economies we track — $32,414 per capita.
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Sources
- World Bank Open Data · data.worldbank.orgCC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
- NCD-RisC / The Lancet · ncdrisc.orgCC BY 4.0 · pooled measured-height and life-expectancy studies
- GeoNames · geonames.orgCC BY 4.0 · cities, geographic passport