Guam Population
East Asia & Pacific · 184th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
170,543
The population of Guam is about 170,543 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 170 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
Guam is ranked 184th of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 0.70% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 191 thousand. That is 2.4 times its 1960 population of 70 thousand. Population density is 315 people per square kilometre. 94% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
170 thousand
Yearly change
+0.70%
World rank
184th
Share of world
0.00%
Density
315/km²
Land area
541 km²
Life expectancy
77.4 yrs
Births per woman
2.75
GDP per capita
$41,833
GDP
$6.9B
Population of Guam, 1960–2050
Guam population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 69,525 | — | 129 |
| 1970 | 88,365 | +2.27% | 163 |
| 1980 | 110,141 | +2.33% | 204 |
| 1990 | 138,610 | +2.07% | 256 |
| 2000 | 160,065 | +1.12% | 296 |
| 2010 | 166,522 | +0.21% | 308 |
| 2020 | 162,158 | +0.22% | 300 |
| 2024 | 167,777 | +0.76% | 310 |
| 2026proj. | 170,185 | +0.70% | 315 |
| 2030proj. | 174,635 | +0.62% | 323 |
| 2040proj. | 183,620 | +0.45% | 339 |
| 2050proj. | 191,458 | +0.38% | 354 |
Guam vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 1,045 times as many people as Guam. Bangladesh is 4.3 times more densely populated.
Guam population: questions and answers
What is the population of Guam in 2026?
About 170,185 (170 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Guam's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.70% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Guam?
About 315 people per km², with a land area of 541 km².
What will the population of Guam be in 2050?
About 191 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Guam?
Hagåtña.
What is the life expectancy in Guam?
77.4 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.