Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) in Guyana
Guyana: Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) was 143.09 thousands in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
143.09 thousands
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
161st
of 233 countries
All-time high
170.8 thousands
in 1984
All-time low
134.66 thousands
in 2005
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 15-24 years in Guyana, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 15-24 years in Guyana is 143.09 thousands, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.9% on the previous year and down 6.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 15-24 years in Guyana peaked at 170.8 thousands in 1984 and was at its lowest, 134.66 thousands, in 2005.
Guyana ranks 161st of 233 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 56 years of available data.
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) in Guyana, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 135.91 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 141.04 thousands | +3.8% |
| 1972 | 145.64 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1973 | 149.77 thousands | +2.8% |
| 1974 | 153.72 thousands | +2.6% |
| 1975 | 157.22 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1976 | 160.36 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1977 | 163.07 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1978 | 165.25 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1979 | 167 thousands | +1.1% |
| 1980 | 168.21 thousands | +0.7% |
| 1981 | 168.31 thousands | +0.1% |
| 1982 | 169.47 thousands | +0.7% |
| 1983 | 170.41 thousands | +0.6% |
| 1984 | 170.8 thousands | +0.2% |
| 1985 | 170.75 thousands | -0.0% |
| 1986 | 170.18 thousands | -0.3% |
| 1987 | 169.1 thousands | -0.6% |
| 1988 | 167.54 thousands | -0.9% |
| 1989 | 165.48 thousands | -1.2% |
| 1990 | 163.02 thousands | -1.5% |
| 1991 | 160.34 thousands | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 158.21 thousands | -1.3% |
| 1993 | 156.85 thousands | -0.9% |
| 1994 | 155.23 thousands | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 153.35 thousands | -1.2% |
| 1996 | 151.26 thousands | -1.4% |
| 1997 | 149 thousands | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 146.61 thousands | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 144.15 thousands | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 141.68 thousands | -1.7% |
| 2001 | 139.23 thousands | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 137.06 thousands | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 135.51 thousands | -1.1% |
| 2004 | 134.79 thousands | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 134.66 thousands | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 135.13 thousands | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 136.52 thousands | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 138.11 thousands | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 139.94 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 141.99 thousands | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 144.05 thousands | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 145.84 thousands | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 148.72 thousands | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 151.33 thousands | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 153.16 thousands | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 154.07 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 153.73 thousands | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 152.69 thousands | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 162.21 thousands | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 154.13 thousands | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 152.03 thousands | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 150.32 thousands | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 147.11 thousands | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 144.45 thousands | -1.8% |
| 2025 | 143.09 thousands | -0.9% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 143.09 thousands is below the median for high income countries, which is 295.36 thousands, 48% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 143.09 thousands is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 422.95 thousands, 34% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 153.9 thousands | 135.91 thousands | 167 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 169.02 thousands | 165.48 thousands | 170.8 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 153.8 thousands | 144.15 thousands | 163.02 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 137.26 thousands | 134.66 thousands | 141.68 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 150.78 thousands | 141.99 thousands | 162.21 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 148.52 thousands | 143.09 thousands | 154.13 thousands | 6 |
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 population aged 15-24 years in Guyana?
- Population aged 15-24 years in Guyana was 143.09 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 15-24 years recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 170.8 thousands in 1984.
- What is the lowest population aged 15-24 years recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 134.66 thousands in 2005.
- How does Guyana rank for population aged 15-24 years?
- Guyana ranks 161st out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 15-24 years rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Guyana data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release