What is the Population of Guyana?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Guyana has a population of approximately 772,975 people, making it the 162nd most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around less than 0.01% of the world's population. With a land area of 214,969 km², the population density is roughly 4 people per km².
| Population | 772,975 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 162nd of 196 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.01% |
| Area | 214,969 km² |
| Population density | 4 / km² |
| Demonym | Guyanese |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Guyana | 772,975 | 162nd |
| Comoros | 919,901 | 159th |
| Fiji | 900,869 | 160th |
| Bhutan | 784,043 | 161st |
| Solomon Islands | 750,325 | 163rd |
| Luxembourg | 681,973 | 164th |
| Montenegro | 623,327 | 165th |
Guyana compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 213,421,037 | 8,515,767 |
| Suriname | 616,500 | 163,820 |
| Venezuela | 28,517,000 | 916,445 |
Guyana in context
- Guyana covers 214,969 km², making it the 83rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Brazil, Suriname, Venezuela.
- With 772,975 people, Guyana holds about 0.2% of the population of South America.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Guyana is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Guyana — FAQ
What is the population of Guyana?
The population of Guyana is approximately 772,975 (773,000) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Guyana in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Guyana at approximately 772,975 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Guyana is the 162nd most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Guyana?
Approximately 772,975 people live in Guyana, making it the 162nd most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Guyana rank by population?
Guyana is the 162nd most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of less than 0.01%.
What is the population density of Guyana?
Guyana has a population density of roughly 4 people per km², based on a land area of 214,969 km².
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