Guyana Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 164th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
842,483
The population of Guyana is about 842,483 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 841 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.01% of the world's people.
Guyana is ranked 164th of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 0.59% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 941 thousand. Since 1960 (569 thousand) it has grown by 48%. It is sparsely populated, with only 4.0 people per square kilometre. 26% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
841 thousand
Yearly change
+0.59%
World rank
164th
Share of world
0.01%
Density
4/km²
Land area
211,140 km²
Life expectancy
70.3 yrs
Births per woman
2.40
GDP per capita
$32,414
GDP
$27.1B
Population of Guyana, 1960–2050
Guyana population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 569,143 | — | 3 |
| 1970 | 702,705 | +1.81% | 3 |
| 1980 | 774,367 | +0.56% | 4 |
| 1990 | 749,894 | −0.66% | 4 |
| 2000 | 764,832 | +0.05% | 4 |
| 2010 | 749,256 | −0.38% | 4 |
| 2020 | 807,481 | −0.02% | 4 |
| 2024 | 831,087 | +0.57% | 4 |
| 2026proj. | 840,890 | +0.59% | 4 |
| 2030proj. | 861,038 | +0.58% | 4 |
| 2040proj. | 907,506 | +0.46% | 4 |
| 2050proj. | 940,607 | +0.27% | 4 |
Guyana vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 211 times as many people as Guyana. Bangladesh is 343.0 times more densely populated.
Guyana population: questions and answers
What is the population of Guyana in 2026?
About 840,890 (841 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Guyana's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.59% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Guyana?
About 4 people per km², with a land area of 211,140 km².
What will the population of Guyana be in 2050?
About 941 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Guyana?
Georgetown.
What is the life expectancy in Guyana?
70.3 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.