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Guyana Population 2024
Guyana officially the Co‑operative Republic of Guyana is a country on the northern mainland of South America. Guyana is the third-smallest sovereign state by area in mainland South America after Uruguay and Suriname and also the second-least populous sovereign state in South America after Suriname.
As per the UN World Population Prospects report, the population of Guyana in 2024 is 819,594 (0.8 million)
Source: UN World Population Prospects
Estimated Population of Guyana in 2024 – 0.8 million
Guyana | 2023 Estimates |
Total Population | 819,594 |
SA Rank | 11 |
Urban Population | 27% |
Land Area | 196,849 sq. km (76,004 sq. mi) |
Area Rank | 10 |
Pop. Density | 4 people/sq. km |
Capital City | Georgetown |
Religion in Guyana
Guyana is characterized by a rich mosaic of religious diversity. Hinduism holds a significant presence, representing 25% of the population, while Pentecostalism closely follows with 23%. The overall Christian population in Guyana is 57%, with other forms of Christianity collectively accounting for 21%. Roman Catholicism and Islam each contribute 7%, and Anglicanism and Seventh-day Adventism both have a presence at 5%. Methodism represents 1%, while other religious groups and the irreligious make up 3% each, reflecting the country’s inclusive and pluralistic religious landscape. This mosaic of beliefs not only shapes the spiritual fabric of Guyana but also fosters an environment where various faiths coexist harmoniously.
Religion | Percentage |
Hinduism | 25% |
Pentecostalism | 23% |
Other forms of Christianity | 21% |
Roman Catholicism | 7% |
Islam | 7% |
Anglicanism | 5% |
Seventh-day Adventism | 5% |
Methodism | 1% |
Other religious groups | 3% |
Irreligious | 3% |
Top Cities in Guyana by Population
# | City | Population |
1 | Georgetown | 1,18,363 |
2 | Linden | 27,277 |
3 | New Amsterdam | 17,329 |
4 | Corriverton | 11,386 |
5 | Bartica | 8,004 |
6 | Mahaica | 4,867 |
7 | Rose Hall | 4,413 |
8 | Parika | 4,385 |
9 | Triumph | 3,788 |
10 | Uitvlugt | 2,980 |