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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 Population819,594
SA Rank11
Urban Population27%
Land Area 196,849 sq. km (76,004 sq. mi)
Area Rank10
Pop. Density4 people/sq. km
Capital CityGeorgetown

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.

ReligionPercentage
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
#CityPopulation
1Georgetown1,18,363
2Linden27,277
3New Amsterdam17,329
4Corriverton11,386
5Bartica8,004
6Mahaica4,867
7Rose Hall4,413
8Parika4,385
9Triumph3,788
10Uitvlugt2,980
Guyana Population 2024 | Religion in Guyana