Guyana
Country statistics · 1990–present
Guyana at a Glance
Guyana is home to 831,087 people as of 2024, with a population that is growing rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $45,050, it is a high-income economy — reflecting a mature, high-productivity economy. Life expectancy at birth stands at 70.3 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 831,087 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 19.9 and a death rate of 7.5 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 12.4 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 10,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Guyana is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $48 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $45,050 per person, it is classified as a high-income economy — reflecting a mature, high-productivity economy. Real GDP growth is projected at 12.8% in 2029, representing strong expansion.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 70.3 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $505 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 85.6% (2020), reflecting a majority-literate adult population. 83.0% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 67.2% of the population (2024), representing majority access to safe drinking water, though gaps remain.