Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Guyana
Guyana: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was 0.5924 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Guyana, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Guyana is 0.5924 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 7.1% on the previous year and up 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Guyana peaked at 5.34 % change on previous year in 2019 and was at its lowest, -1.1 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Guyana ranks 136th of 233 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Guyana, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.55 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -16.7% |
| 1973 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 1974 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 1975 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -9.2% |
| 1976 | 0.9557 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 1977 | 0.8853 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 1978 | 0.8169 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
| 1979 | 0.7471 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 1980 | 0.6857 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 1981 | 0.4333 % change on previous year | -36.8% |
| 1982 | 0.1063 % change on previous year | -75.5% |
| 1983 | -0.0398 % change on previous year | -137.4% |
| 1984 | -0.1715 % change on previous year | +331.2% |
| 1985 | -0.2874 % change on previous year | +67.6% |
| 1986 | -0.3933 % change on previous year | +36.8% |
| 1987 | -0.4829 % change on previous year | +22.8% |
| 1988 | -0.553 % change on previous year | +14.5% |
| 1989 | -0.6138 % change on previous year | +11.0% |
| 1990 | -0.6497 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 1991 | -0.6676 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 0.1282 % change on previous year | -119.2% |
| 1993 | 0.4199 % change on previous year | +227.6% |
| 1994 | 0.3946 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 1995 | 0.3644 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 1996 | 0.3147 % change on previous year | -13.6% |
| 1997 | 0.2493 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
| 1998 | 0.2026 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 1999 | 0.1493 % change on previous year | -26.3% |
| 2000 | 0.0858 % change on previous year | -42.5% |
| 2001 | 0.0055 % change on previous year | -93.6% |
| 2002 | -0.0982 % change on previous year | -1888.0% |
| 2003 | -0.1178 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 2004 | -0.0263 % change on previous year | -77.6% |
| 2005 | -0.1528 % change on previous year | +480.3% |
| 2006 | -0.2418 % change on previous year | +58.2% |
| 2007 | -0.2701 % change on previous year | +11.7% |
| 2008 | -0.2849 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 2009 | -0.3108 % change on previous year | +9.1% |
| 2010 | -0.3552 % change on previous year | +14.3% |
| 2011 | -0.3995 % change on previous year | +12.5% |
| 2012 | -0.429 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 0.4673 % change on previous year | -208.9% |
| 2014 | 0.533 % change on previous year | +14.1% |
| 2015 | 0.5888 % change on previous year | +10.5% |
| 2016 | 0.6182 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 0.6383 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 0.6532 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 5.34 % change on previous year | +717.2% |
| 2020 | -1.1 % change on previous year | -120.6% |
| 2021 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -197.0% |
| 2022 | 0.916 % change on previous year | -14.1% |
| 2023 | 0.595 % change on previous year | -35.0% |
| 2024 | 0.5531 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 2025 | 0.5924 % change on previous year | +7.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.07 % change on previous year | 0.7471 % change on previous year | 1.55 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -0.1316 % change on previous year | -0.6138 % change on previous year | 0.6857 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0906 % change on previous year | -0.6676 % change on previous year | 0.4199 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.1411 % change on previous year | -0.3108 % change on previous year | 0.0858 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7652 % change on previous year | -0.429 % change on previous year | 5.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4372 % change on previous year | -1.1 % change on previous year | 1.07 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
- 133 Azerbaijan 0.6172 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Bhutan 0.613 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Tunisia 0.6021 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Sri Lanka 0.5656 % change on previous year compare
- 138 United States 0.5498 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Switzerland 0.5374 % change on previous year 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 total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Guyana?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Guyana was 0.5924 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 5.34 % change on previous year in 2019.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.1 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Guyana rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Guyana ranks 136th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.