Population of Guyana

As of May 2026, the population of Guyana is 829.4 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 5 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.63%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 24.1 years in 2016 to 26.9 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 70.3 years and population density is 4.2 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Guyana peaked in 2018, reaching around 5.13% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.6% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 40.3 thousand in 2018 to nearly 5.02 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Guyana, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 65.7 years in 2006 to 70.3 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 5 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Guyana

The cities of Guyana are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 338.6 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Georgetown, Demerara-Mahaica, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 235 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Linden, Upper Demerara-Berbice with 44.7 thousand and New Amsterdam, East Berbice-Corentyne with 35 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Guyana: