Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Guyana
Guyana: Refugee population by country or territory of asylum was 35 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
35
Change on year
up 29.6%
World rank
148th
of 183 countries
All-time high
200
in 1974
All-time low
7
in 2010
Years of data
18
1972–2025
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Guyana, 1972–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Guyana is 35, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 29.6% on the previous year and up 191.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Guyana peaked at 200 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 7, in 2010.
Guyana ranks 148th of 183 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Guyana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 100 | — |
| 1974 | 200 | +100.0% |
| 2010 | 7 | -96.5% |
| 2011 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 12 | +71.4% |
| 2014 | 12 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 12 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 12 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 17 | +41.7% |
| 2018 | 25 | +47.1% |
| 2019 | 14 | -44.0% |
| 2020 | 23 | +64.3% |
| 2021 | 40 | +73.9% |
| 2022 | 12 | -70.0% |
| 2023 | 27 | +125.0% |
| 2024 | 27 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 35 | +29.6% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 35 is below the median for high income countries, which is 11,811, 0% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 35 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 226, 15% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 150 | 100 | 200 | 2 |
| 2010s | 12.5 | 7 | 25 | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.33 | 12 | 40 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
- 145 Madagascar 87 compare
- 146 Laos 80 compare
- 147 Cayman Islands 53 compare
- 149 Jamaica 31 compare
- 150 Guinea-Bissau 24 compare
- 150 Mauritius 24 compare
- 150 Suriname 24 compare
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 refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Guyana?
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Guyana was 35 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of asylum recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 200 in 1974.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of asylum recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 7 in 2010.
- How does Guyana rank for refugee population by country or territory of asylum?
- Guyana ranks 148th out of 183 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of asylum rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 191.7%. 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 Refugee population by country or territory of asylum. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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