Guyana Population (LIVE)
- The current population of Guyana is 842,449 as of Wednesday, October 28, 2026, based on Worldometer's elaboration of the latest United Nations data1.
- Guyana 2026 population is estimated at 840,890 people at mid-year.
- Guyana population is equivalent to 0.01% of the total world population .
- Guyana ranks number 166 in the list of countries and other entities by population .
- The population density in Guyana is 4 per km² (11 people per mi²).
- The total land area is 196,849 km² (76,004 sq. miles).
- 26.5% of the population is urban (222,888 people in 2026)2
- The median age in Guyana is 26.5 years .
Population of Guyana (2026 and historical)
| Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country's Share of World Pop | World Population | Guyana Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 840,890 | +0.59% | 4,904 | −4,787 | 26.5 | 2.35 | 4 | 26.5% | 222,888 | 0.01% | 8,300,678,396 | 166 |
| 2025 | 835,986 | +0.59% | 4,900 | −5,092 | 26.2 | 2.37 | 4 | 26.5% | 221,464 | 0.01% | 8,231,613,070 | 166 |
| 2024 | 831,086 | +0.57% | 4,733 | −5,407 | 25.9 | 2.39 | 4 | 26.5% | 220,053 | 0.01% | 8,161,972,572 | 165 |
| 2023 | 826,353 | +0.57% | 4,716 | −6,161 | 25.6 | 2.41 | 4 | 26.5% | 218,696 | 0.01% | 8,091,734,930 | 165 |
| 2022 | 821,637 | +0.75% | 6,155 | −6,161 | 25.3 | 2.44 | 4 | 26.5% | 217,353 | 0.01% | 8,021,407,192 | 165 |
| 2021 | 815,482 | +0.99% | 8,000 | −689 | 25.1 | 2.46 | 4 | 26.4% | 215,640 | 0.01% | 7,954,448,392 | 165 |
| 2020 | 807,482 | +1.25% | 9,740 | −1,743 | 24.8 | 2.49 | 4 | 26.4% | 213,450 | 0.01% | 7,887,001,292 | 164 |
| 2015 | 758,781 | +0.25% | 1,905 | −6,527 | 23.7 | 2.67 | 4 | 26.4% | 200,352 | 0.01% | 7,470,491,872 | 164 |
| 2010 | 749,256 | −0.31% | −2,332 | −13,655 | 23.2 | 2.68 | 4 | 26.5% | 198,247 | 0.01% | 7,021,732,148 | 164 |
| 2005 | 760,914 | −0.10% | −784 | −12,290 | 22.1 | 2.65 | 4 | 27.8% | 211,350 | 0.01% | 6,586,970,132 | 164 |
| 2000 | 764,832 | +0.17% | 1,289 | −14,090 | 21.2 | 3.06 | 4 | 28.8% | 219,974 | 0.01% | 6,171,702,994 | 158 |
| 1995 | 758,388 | +0.23% | 1,699 | −13,614 | 20.6 | 3.24 | 4 | 29.4% | 222,712 | 0.01% | 5,758,878,982 | 159 |
| 1990 | 749,894 | −0.57% | −4,317 | −20,930 | 19.9 | 3.18 | 4 | 29.6% | 221,735 | 0.01% | 5,327,803,110 | 159 |
| 1985 | 771,477 | −0.07% | −578 | −20,337 | 18.6 | 3.47 | 4 | 29.5% | 227,829 | 0.02% | 4,868,943,466 | 155 |
| 1980 | 774,367 | +0.77% | 5,795 | −13,952 | 17.1 | 3.77 | 4 | 29.5% | 228,439 | 0.02% | 4,447,606,236 | 153 |
| 1975 | 745,393 | +1.19% | 8,538 | −11,231 | 16.1 | 4.45 | 4 | 29.8% | 222,063 | 0.02% | 4,070,735,278 | 150 |
| 1970 | 702,705 | +2.04% | 13,515 | −8,439 | 15.3 | 5.41 | 4 | 30.1% | 211,621 | 0.02% | 3,694,683,794 | 149 |
| 1965 | 635,128 | +2.22% | 13,197 | −5,347 | 15.0 | 6.14 | 3 | 29.7% | 188,756 | 0.02% | 3,334,533,703 | 148 |
| 1960 | 569,143 | +3.28% | 16,956 | −3,837 | 15.6 | 6.33 | 3 | 29.0% | 165,144 | 0.02% | 3,015,470,894 | 150 |
| 1955 | 484,364 | +2.99% | 13,265 | 1,267 | 16.9 | 6.22 | 2 | 28.5% | 138,208 | 0.02% | 2,740,213,792 | 152 |
Source: Worldometer (www.Worldometers.info)
Elaboration of data by United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. World Population Prospects: The 2024 Revision . (Medium-fertility variant).
Guyana Population Forecast
| Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country's Share of World Pop | World Population | Guyana Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 861,038 | +0.59% | 5,010 | −3,482 | 27.6 | 2.26 | 4 | 26.6% | 228,830 | 0.01% | 8,569,124,911 | 166 |
| 2035 | 885,936 | +0.57% | 4,980 | −3,116 | 28.6 | 2.17 | 5 | 26.7% | 236,437 | 0.01% | 8,885,210,181 | 166 |
| 2040 | 907,506 | +0.48% | 4,314 | −2,833 | 29.6 | 2.10 | 5 | 26.8% | 243,451 | 0.01% | 9,177,190,203 | 166 |
| 2045 | 926,353 | +0.41% | 3,769 | −2,991 | 30.9 | 2.03 | 5 | 27.0% | 250,034 | 0.01% | 9,439,639,668 | 166 |
| 2050 | 940,608 | +0.31% | 2,851 | −2,634 | 32.3 | 1.98 | 5 | 27.2% | 255,677 | 0.01% | 9,664,378,587 | 166 |
Source: Worldometer (www.Worldometers.info)
Elaboration of data by United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. World Population Prospects: The 2024 Revision . (Medium-fertility variant).
Guyana Demographics (2026)
(life expectancy at birth, both sexes)
(infant deaths per 1,000 live births)
(per 1,000 live births)
Largest Towns and Rural Localities in Guyana
The 70 largest of 75 towns and rural localities, ranked by population at the census of September 15, 2012 (by Bureau of Statistics, Guyana).
| Rank | Town or Rural Locality | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown | 125,683(2022 census) |
| 2 | LindenMackenzie | 33,183(2022 census) |
| 3 | Golden Groveincl. Great Diamond | 23,129 |
| 4 | Lusignanincl. Good Hope, Mon Repos | 18,928 |
| 5 | Paradiseincl. Foulis, Non Pariel | 16,332 |
| 6 | Better Hopeincl. Success | 15,243 |
| 7 | New Amsterdam | 14,762(2022 census) |
| 8 | Tuchenincl. Zeelugt | 12,219 |
| 9 | Anna Regina | 11,846(2022 census) |
| 10 | Vreed en Hoopincl. The Best, Klien Pouderoyen | 11,590 |
| 11 | Corrivertonincl. Springlands, Skeldon | 11,488(2022 census) |
| 12 | Bartica | 11,486(2022 census) |
| 13 | Ogleincl. Plaisance | 10,029 |
| 14 | Belvidereincl. Albion, Nigg | 9,431 |
| 15 | Buxtonincl. Vigilance | 8,591 |
| 16 | Haslingtonincl. Golden Grove, Nabaclis | 7,308 |
| 17 | Ecclesincl. Bagotstown, Providence | 7,064 |
| 18 | Met en Meerzorg | 6,915 |
| 19 | Rosignolincl. Cotton Tree, D'Edward | 6,764 |
| 20 | Walesincl. De Gesusters, Good Intent | 6,628 |
| 21 | Port Mourantincl. Ankerville, Tain | 6,400 |
| 22 | Waterlooincl. Woodley Park | 6,392 |
| 23 | Herstellingincl. Covent Garden, Prospect | 6,391 |
| 24 | Mabaruma | 6,366(2022 census) |
| 25 | Westminsterincl. La Parafaite Harmonie, Onderneeming | 6,324 |
| 26 | Mahaica | 6,153 |
| 27 | Anna Catherinaincl. Cornelia Ida | 5,983 |
| 28 | Triumphincl. Beterverwagting | 5,951 |
| 29 | Clonbrookincl. Anns Grove | 5,891 |
| 30 | Cumberlandincl. Sheet Anchor | 5,752 |
| 31 | La Grangeincl. Bagotville | 5,670 |
| 32 | Stewartvilleincl. Leonora | 5,462 |
| 33 | Corriverton North | 5,014 |
| 34 | Enmore/Hope | 4,876 |
| 35 | Rose Hall | 4,532(2022 census) |
| 36 | Kuru Kururu | 4,491 |
| 37 | Crabwood Creek | 4,459 |
| 38 | Timehri | 4,433 |
| 39 | Parika | 4,385 |
| 40 | Alness | 4,139 |
| 41 | Soesdyke | 4,114 |
| 42 | Adelphiincl. Little Bleyendaal, Reliance | 4,036 |
| 43 | Victoriaincl. Belfield, Nooten Zuil | 3,987 |
| 44 | Lethem | 3,893(2022 census) |
| 45 | Canefield | 3,266 |
| 46 | Den Amstelincl. Blankenburg, Hague | 3,249 |
| 47 | Fyrishincl. Courtland | 3,120 |
| 48 | Goed Fortuin | 3,104 |
| 49 | Mocha/Arcadia | 3,022 |
| 50 | Uitvlugt | 2,980 |
| 51 | Windsor Forest | 2,965 |
| 52 | Whim/Bloomfieldincl. Letter Kenny | 2,876 |
| 53 | Zorg en Hoop | 2,806 |
| 54 | Bush Lot | 2,709 |
| 55 | Bush Lot | 2,644 |
| 56 | Mahdia | 2,575(2022 census) |
| 57 | Good Successincl. Craig | 2,529 |
| 58 | Kwakwani | 2,504 |
| 59 | New Market/Babylon | 2,500 |
| 60 | The Bell | 2,472 |
| 61 | Cane Grove | 2,422 |
| 62 | Vergenoegen | 2,371 |
| 63 | Mosquito Hallincl. Lancaster | 2,259 |
| 64 | Stanleytown | 2,259 |
| 65 | Friendship | 2,257 |
| 66 | Fort Wellingtonincl. Hopetown | 1,810 |
| 67 | Wakapau | 1,807 |
| 68 | Suddieincl. Johanna Cecilia, Maria's Lodge | 1,750 |
| 69 | Mahaicony | 1,579 |
| 70 | Charity | 1,485 |
See also
- Demographics of Guyana
- Median Age (Historical Chart)
- Total Fertility Rate (Historical Chart)
- Urban vs. Rural Population (Historical Chart)
Notes
The Guyana Population (Live) counter shows a continuously updated estimate of the current population of Guyana delivered by Worldometer's RTS algorithm , which processes data collected from the United Nations Population Division.
The Population of Guyana (1950 - 2026) chart plots the total population count as of July 1 of each year, from 1950 to 2026.
The Yearly Population Growth Rate chart plots the annual percentage changes in population registered on July 1 of each year, from 1951 to 2026. For years before 2021, this value can differ from the Yearly % Change shown in the historical table, which shows the annual percentage change equivalent assuming homogeneous change in the preceding five year period.
Definitions
Year: as of July 1 of the year indicated.
Population: Overall total population (both sexes and all ages) in the country as of July 1 of the year indicated, as estimated by the United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. World Population Prospects: The 2024 Revision . For forecasted years, the U.N. medium-fertility variant is used.
Yearly % Change: For 2021 to 2026: percentage change in total population over the year before (from July 1 of the previous year to June 30 of the year indicated). For earlier years and for forecast years: latest year annual percentage change equivalent assuming homogeneous change in the preceding five year period, calculated through reverse compounding.
Yearly Change: For 2021 to 2026: absolute change in total population (increase or decrease in number of people) over the year before (from July 1 of the previous year to June 30 of the year indicated). For earlier years and for forecast years: average annual numerical change over the preceding five year period.
Migrants (net): The number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants in the year indicated. A negative number means that there are more emigrants than immigrants.
Median Age: age that divides the population into two numerically equal groups: half of the people are older than the median age indicated and half are younger. This parameter provides an indication of age distribution.
Fertility Rate: (Total Fertility Rate, or TFR), it is expressed as children per woman. It is calculated as the average number of children an average woman will have during her reproductive period (15 to 49 years old) based on the current fertility rates of every age group in the country, and assuming she is not subject to mortality.
Density (P/km²): (Population Density) Population per square Kilometer (km²).
Urban Pop % : Urban population as a percentage of total population.
Urban Population: Population living in areas classified as urban according to the criteria used by each country.
Country's Share of World Pop: Total population in the country as a percentage of total World Population as of July 1 of the year indicated.
World Population: Total World Population as of July 1 of the year indicated.
Global Rank: Position held by Guyana in the list of all countries worldwide ranked by population (from the highest population to the lowest population) as of July 1 of the year indicated.