MigrantoGuyanese Diaspora
469.6K Guyanese live abroad — the #109 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 88% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| USA | 314783 |
| Canada | 81615 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 15720 |
| Suriname | 14720 |
| Venezuela | 8227 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 7064 |
| Barbados | 6728 |
| French Guiana | 4346 |
| British Virgin Islands | 2904 |
| Brazil | 2477 |
| Saint Lucia | 2045 |
| Sint Maarten | 1993 |
| Bahamas | 1513 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 829 |
| Curaçao | 746 |
| Australia | 568 |
| Aruba | 442 |
| Anguilla | 411 |
| Cayman Islands | 407 |
| Grenada | 371 |
| South Africa | 303 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 253 |
| Montserrat | 248 |
| Dominica | 197 |
| Guadeloupe | 169 |
| Denmark | 102 |
| Norway | 101 |
| Bermuda | 97 |
| Panama | 87 |
| Costa Rica | 40 |
| Iceland | 35 |
| Dominican Republic | 25 |
| Finland | 19 |
| Puerto Rico | 19 |
| Luxembourg | 13 |
| Hungary | 11 |
| Greece | 8 |
| Bolivia | 6 |
| Bulgaria | 4 |
| Estonia | 2 |
| Lithuania | 1 |
| Slovenia | 0 |
By destination region
North America is the leading destination region at 84%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Guyana.
USA is the primary destination for emigrants
USA attracts 67% of all emigrants from Guyana, while the second-largest destination receives just 17%.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 2 residents of Guyana has emigrated — 469.6K out of 831.1K, representing 56.5% of the population.
Emigration has become more concentrated over time
The top destination's share rose from 57% to 67%, with USA increasingly the primary choice.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 217690 |
| 1995 | 244138 |
| 2000 | 341369 |
| 2005 | 386766 |
| 2010 | 404368 |
| 2015 | 429943 |
| 2020 | 429266 |
| 2024 | 469649 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | USA | Canada | Trinidad and Tobago | Suriname | Venezuela |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 123947 | 64619 | 5140 | 5114 | 4601 |
| 1995 | 137159 | 72730 | 4666 | 6317 | 5577 |
| 2000 | 218325 | 81901 | 5264 | 7802 | 6698 |
| 2005 | 253002 | 86836 | 5649 | 9548 | 7511 |
| 2010 | 257524 | 88672 | 9490 | 11264 | 8510 |
| 2015 | 279144 | 88639 | 9830 | 12232 | 9149 |
| 2020 | 277360 | 85991 | 10923 | 13557 | 8624 |
| 2024 | 314783 | 81615 | 15720 | 14720 | 8227 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Guyana as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Guyana
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Guyanese move to?
Most Guyanese have moved to USA, Canada and Trinidad and Tobago — these three countries account for about 88% of all Guyanese living abroad.
How many Guyanese live abroad?
Around 469.6K Guyanese live abroad, making it the #109-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Guyana lives abroad?
About 57% of the population of Guyana lives abroad — that's 469.6K out of a total population of 831.1K.
How has emigration from Guyana changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Guyana has grown from 429.9K to 469.6K people, a growth of about 9%.
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