Total number of international immigrants in Guyana
Guyana: Total number of international immigrants was 54,175 immigrants in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total number of international immigrants in Guyana, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total number of international immigrants in Guyana is 54,175 immigrants, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 525.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Guyana peaked at 54,175 immigrants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4,095 immigrants, in 1990.
Guyana ranks 160th of 232 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Guyana, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4,095 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 6,352 immigrants | +55.1% |
| 2000 | 8,610 immigrants | +35.5% |
| 2005 | 10,868 immigrants | +26.2% |
| 2010 | 8,182 immigrants | -24.7% |
| 2015 | 8,661 immigrants | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 31,169 immigrants | +259.9% |
| 2024 | 54,175 immigrants | +73.8% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 54,175 immigrants is below the median for high income countries, which is 334,150 immigrants, 16% of the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 54,175 immigrants is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 67,285 immigrants, 81% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,224 immigrants | 4,095 immigrants | 6,352 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 9,739 immigrants | 8,610 immigrants | 10,868 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 8,422 immigrants | 8,182 immigrants | 8,661 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 42,672 immigrants | 31,169 immigrants | 54,175 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
More population data for Guyana
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4087 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.2155 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4087 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.26 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 878.75 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4789 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8214 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.4% (2100)
- Population density 4.52 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 45,520 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Guyana?
- Total number of international immigrants in Guyana was 54,175 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 54,175 immigrants in 2024.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,095 immigrants in 1990.
- How does Guyana rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Guyana ranks 160th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 525.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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