Net migration metrics in Guyana
Guyana: Net migration metrics was -6,161 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-6,161
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
175th
of 236 countries
All-time high
30,213
in 2018
All-time low
-20,930
in 1990
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Guyana, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, net migration metrics in Guyana stood at -6,161.
That represents a change of up 10.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Guyana peaked at 30,213 in 2018 and was at its lowest, -20,930, in 1990.
That places Guyana 175th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Guyana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 205 | — |
| 1951 | 276 | +34.6% |
| 1952 | 578 | +109.4% |
| 1953 | 860 | +48.8% |
| 1954 | 1,114 | +29.5% |
| 1955 | 1,267 | +13.7% |
| 1956 | 1,226 | -3.2% |
| 1957 | 1,108 | -9.6% |
| 1958 | 1,231 | +11.1% |
| 1959 | 897 | -27.1% |
| 1960 | -3,837 | -527.8% |
| 1961 | -5,267 | +37.3% |
| 1962 | -5,379 | +2.1% |
| 1963 | -5,434 | +1.0% |
| 1964 | -5,437 | +0.1% |
| 1965 | -5,347 | -1.7% |
| 1966 | -5,277 | -1.3% |
| 1967 | -5,192 | -1.6% |
| 1968 | -5,071 | -2.3% |
| 1969 | -4,969 | -2.0% |
| 1970 | -8,439 | +69.8% |
| 1971 | -10,142 | +20.2% |
| 1972 | -10,448 | +3.0% |
| 1973 | -10,731 | +2.7% |
| 1974 | -11,012 | +2.6% |
| 1975 | -11,231 | +2.0% |
| 1976 | -11,445 | +1.9% |
| 1977 | -11,636 | +1.7% |
| 1978 | -11,841 | +1.8% |
| 1979 | -12,138 | +2.5% |
| 1980 | -13,952 | +14.9% |
| 1981 | -16,648 | +19.3% |
| 1982 | -17,959 | +7.9% |
| 1983 | -19,075 | +6.2% |
| 1984 | -19,702 | +3.3% |
| 1985 | -20,337 | +3.2% |
| 1986 | -20,647 | +1.5% |
| 1987 | -20,848 | +1.0% |
| 1988 | -20,860 | +0.1% |
| 1989 | -20,870 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | -20,930 | +0.3% |
| 1991 | -14,949 | -28.6% |
| 1992 | -12,844 | -14.1% |
| 1993 | -13,137 | +2.3% |
| 1994 | -13,426 | +2.2% |
| 1995 | -13,614 | +1.4% |
| 1996 | -13,871 | +1.9% |
| 1997 | -14,019 | +1.1% |
| 1998 | -14,155 | +1.0% |
| 1999 | -14,115 | -0.3% |
| 2000 | -14,090 | -0.2% |
| 2001 | -14,050 | -0.3% |
| 2002 | -13,116 | -6.6% |
| 2003 | -11,551 | -11.9% |
| 2004 | -11,938 | +3.4% |
| 2005 | -12,290 | +2.9% |
| 2006 | -12,575 | +2.3% |
| 2007 | -12,906 | +2.6% |
| 2008 | -13,143 | +1.8% |
| 2009 | -13,425 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | -13,655 | +1.7% |
| 2011 | -13,920 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | -7,152 | -48.6% |
| 2013 | -6,907 | -3.4% |
| 2014 | -6,710 | -2.9% |
| 2015 | -6,527 | -2.7% |
| 2016 | -6,309 | -3.3% |
| 2017 | -6,107 | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 30,213 | -594.7% |
| 2019 | -20,603 | -168.2% |
| 2020 | -1,743 | -91.5% |
| 2021 | -689 | -60.5% |
| 2022 | -6,161 | +794.2% |
| 2023 | -6,161 | -0.0% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's -6,161 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,173. (85 countries reporting)
- Guyana's -6,161 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -194.5, 31.7× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Guyana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -794.2% | -689 | -6,161 |
| 2018 | +594.7% | -6,107 | 30,213 |
| 1960 | -527.8% | 897 | -3,837 |
| 2019 | -168.2% | 30,213 | -20,603 |
| 1952 | +109.4% | 276 | 578 |
| 2020 | +91.5% | -20,603 | -1,743 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 876.2 | 205 | 1,267 | 10 |
| 1960s | -5,121 | -5,437 | -3,837 | 10 |
| 1970s | -10,906 | -12,138 | -8,439 | 10 |
| 1980s | -19,090 | -20,870 | -13,952 | 10 |
| 1990s | -14,506 | -20,930 | -12,844 | 10 |
| 2000s | -12,908 | -14,090 | -11,551 | 10 |
| 2010s | -5,768 | -20,603 | 30,213 | 10 |
| 2020s | -3,688 | -6,161 | -689 | 4 |
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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)
- Population growth rate -0.413 (2100)
- Population density 4.52 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 45,520 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Guyana?
- Net migration metrics in Guyana was -6,161 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 30,213 in 2018.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was -20,930 in 1990.
- How does Guyana rank for net migration metrics?
- Guyana ranks 175th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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