Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Guyana
Guyana: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 313 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Guyana, 1994–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Guyana recorded 313 for refugee population by country or territory of origin in 2024.
The figure is up 26.2% on the previous year and down 55.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Guyana peaked at 800 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 35, in 2000.
That places Guyana 124th out of 202 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Guyana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 69 | — |
| 1995 | 59 | -14.5% |
| 1996 | 54 | -8.5% |
| 1997 | 37 | -31.5% |
| 1998 | 38 | +2.7% |
| 1999 | 47 | +23.7% |
| 2000 | 35 | -25.5% |
| 2001 | 36 | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 50 | +38.9% |
| 2003 | 75 | +50.0% |
| 2004 | 191 | +154.7% |
| 2005 | 405 | +112.0% |
| 2006 | 535 | +32.1% |
| 2007 | 676 | +26.4% |
| 2008 | 707 | +4.6% |
| 2009 | 724 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 746 | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 768 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 800 | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 800 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 700 | -12.5% |
| 2015 | 508 | -27.4% |
| 2016 | 269 | -47.0% |
| 2017 | 260 | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 283 | +8.8% |
| 2019 | 284 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 267 | -6.0% |
| 2021 | 285 | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 250 | -12.3% |
| 2023 | 248 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 313 | +26.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 50.67 | 37 | 69 | 6 |
| 2000s | 343.4 | 35 | 724 | 10 |
| 2010s | 541.8 | 260 | 800 | 10 |
| 2020s | 272.6 | 248 | 313 | 5 |
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More population data for Guyana
- 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)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.413 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Guyana?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Guyana was 313 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 800 in 2012.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 35 in 2000.
- How does Guyana rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Guyana ranks 124th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.3%. 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 origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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