Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Guyana
Guyana: Refugee population by country or territory of asylum was 27 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
27
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
151st
of 183 countries
All-time high
200
in 1974
All-time low
7
in 2010
Years of data
17
1972–2024
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Guyana, 1972–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Guyana is 27, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 125.0% 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 151st 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% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 150 | 100 | 200 | 2 |
| 2010s | 12.5 | 7 | 25 | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.8 | 12 | 40 | 5 |
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- 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 27 in 2024, 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 151st out of 183 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of asylum rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 125.0%. 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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