Guyana has experienced steady but moderate population growth over the past several decades. As of 2024, the country's population is estimated to be around 800,000 people. Historically, Guyana’s growth rate has been tempered by significant emigration, with many Guyanese seeking opportunities abroad, particularly in North America and the Caribbean. Despite this outward migration, the population has continued to rise slowly due to natural increase, though the growth rate remains lower than that of many other developing nations. In recent years, the discovery of large offshore oil reserves has spurred economic optimism, which could influence future demographic trends by encouraging return migration and attracting new residents.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 427,971 | 2.2 |
| 1955 | 491,180 | 2.5 |
| 1960 | 571,083 | 2.9 |
| 1965 | 640,316 | 3.3 |
| 1970 | 714,811 | 3.6 |
| 1975 | 767,977 | 3.9 |
| 1980 | 759,352 | 3.9 |
| 1985 | 760,713 | 3.9 |
| 1990 | 772,350 | 3.9 |
| 1995 | 755,275 | 3.8 |
| 2000 | 783,059 | 4 |
| 2005 | 792,905 | 4 |
| 2010 | 786,937 | 4 |
| 2015 | 785,140 | 4 |
| 2020 | 786,653 | 4 |
| 2022 | 789,683 | 4 |
| 2023 | 791,739 | 4 |
| 2024 | 794,099 | 4 |
| 2025 | 796,742 | 4 |
| 2030 | 813,805 | 4.1 |
| 2035 | 830,909 | 4.2 |
| 2040 | 840,800 | 4.3 |
| 2045 | 843,985 | 4.3 |
| 2050 | 843,728 | 4.3 |
| 2055 | 841,427 | 4.3 |
| 2060 | 836,501 | 4.2 |
| 2065 | 827,851 | 4.2 |
| 2070 | 814,441 | 4.1 |
| 2075 | 795,910 | 4 |
| 2080 | 772,364 | 3.9 |
| 2085 | 744,009 | 3.8 |
| 2090 | 711,359 | 3.6 |
| 2095 | 675,704 | 3.4 |
| 2100 | 638,753 | 3.2 |
Data from US Census International Database