Guyana Statistics

Population

835,986 people (2025)

Total GDP

$25.8B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$32,330 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.776 (89.)

About Guyana

Guyana is only English-speaking country in South America with massive oil discoveries transforming economy. The nation has pristine rainforests covering 85% of territory. Guyanese culture blends African, Indian, Amerindian, and European influences uniquely.

The country has tropical climate with wet and dry seasons. Guyana has presidential republic with ethnic diversity challenges and opportunities. The nation has rapidly growing oil economy and traditional agriculture.

Georgetown is capital with colonial architecture and cultural diversity. Guyana has excellent ecotourism potential and biodiversity conservation. The country has English as official language with Creole widely spoken.

Traditional Guyanese culture includes diverse festivals, cricket passion, and multicultural harmony. The nation has religious diversity with Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam. Guyanese cuisine features curry dishes, rice, and multicultural fusion cooking.

The population is 790,000 with significant emigration and oil wealth potential. Guyana offers rainforest adventures, oil boom transformation, and South American uniqueness in English-speaking nation.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$25.8B
$20.7B
$15.5B
$10.4B
$5.2B
$5.2B
$5.5B
$8.0B
$14.7B
$16.9B
$24.7B
$25.8B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
14.7%
0-14
14.3%
8.7%
15-24
8.4%
13.6%
25-44
14.6%
8.7%
45-64
10.0%
2.9%
65+
4.0%
Male
Female
%48.7 (406.822)
%51.3 (429.163)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 888.952 -0.41% 4.5
2090 921.259 -0.31% 4.7
2080 945.878 -0.21% 4.8
2070 959.122 -0.06% 4.9
2060 956.825 +0.15% 4.9
2050 940.607 +0.27% 4.8
2040 907.506 +0.46% 4.6
2030 861.038 +0.58% 4.4
2025 NOW 835.986 +0.59% 4.2
2020 807.481 -0.02% 4.1
2015 758.781 +0.6% 3.9
2010 749.256 -0.38% 3.8
2005 760.914 -0.2% 3.9
2000 764.832 +0.05% 3.9
1995 758.388 +0.34% 3.9
1990 749.894 -0.66% 3.8
1985 771.477 -0.34% 3.9
1980 774.367 +0.56% 3.9
1975 745.393 +0.99% 3.8
1970 702.705 +1.81% 3.6
1965 635.128 +2.15% 3.2
1960 569.143 +2.91% 2.9
1955 484.363 +3.28% 2.5
1950 418.038 - 2.1

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