Guyana
- Capital:
- Georgetown
- Continent:
- South America
- Region(s):
- South America, Latin America
- Largest Cities:
- Georgetown, Golden Grove, Linden
- Abbreviation:
- GUY
840,890
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
840,890
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Guyana's population is projected to be 899,639 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 840,890 | 0.62% | 166 |
| 2025 | 835,986 | 0.7% | 166 |
| 2020 | 807,481 | -0.02% | 164 |
| 2019 | 807,665 | 2.04% | 164 |
| 2018 | 791,556 | 3% | 164 |
| 2017 | 768,479 | 0.65% | 164 |
| 2015 | 758,781 | 0.25% | 164 |
| 2010 | 749,256 | -0.31% | 164 |
| 2005 | 760,914 | -0.1% | 164 |
| 2000 | 764,832 | 0.17% | 158 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 840,890 | 0.62% | 166 |
| 2032 | 871,235 | 0.59% | 166 |
| 2037 | 894,655 | 0.53% | 166 |
| 2042 | 915,813 | 0.47% | 166 |
| 2047 | 932,486 | 0.36% | 166 |
| 2052 | 944,713 | 0.26% | 165 |
| 2057 | 952,722 | 0.17% | 165 |
| 2062 | 958,827 | 0.13% | 165 |
| 2067 | 960,222 | 0.03% | 164 |
| 2072 | 957,449 | -0.06% | 165 |
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Georgetown has a metropolitan area population of 127,970, comprising 15.22%% of Guyana's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown | 127,970 | 15.22% |
| 2 | Golden Grove | 46,576 | 5.54% |
| 3 | Linden | 34,582 | 4.11% |
| 4 | Tuchen | 24,606 | 2.93% |
| 5 | Lusignan | 21,504 | 2.56% |
| 6 | Paradise | 18,394 | 2.19% |
| 7 | New Amsterdam | 15,081 | 1.79% |
| 8 | Bartica | 13,271 | 1.58% |
| 9 | Better Hope | 12,921 | 1.54% |
| 10 | Anna Regina | 11,945 | 1.42% |
As of 2026, Guyana has a total population of 840,890, ranking as the 166th most populous nation in the world.
Guyana has a net population change of approximately 13 people per day, driven by 44 births, 18 deaths, and net emigration of 13 people.
Guyana represents 0.01% of the total global population and 0.19% of South America's population.
Guyana has a population density of 4.3 people per km² (approximately 11.1 per mi²), making it the 222nd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 70.66% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Guyana is East Indian (39.8%) , followed by African descent (29.3%) .
As of 2026, Protestant is the largest religion in Guyana, comprising 34.8% of the population.