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In 2026, Guyana's population is projected at 840,890. That is a 2-fold increase on the 418,038 recorded in 1950. It is growing modestly, at +0.58% a year, adding about 4.9K people a year. With only 4 people/km², it is one of the world's more sparsely settled countries. Half the population is younger than 26.5 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 32.3 by 2050. Women outnumber men, at 95 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it rising to 888,952, up 6% from 2026.
Total population
840,890
Density
4 people/km²
Median age
26.5 years
Growth rate
+0.58%
Guyana's population continues to grow, though at a moderate pace. The population is aging rapidly; median age will rise from 27 in 2026 to 32 by 2050. Population density is low at 4 people per km².