MigrantoImmigrants in Guyana
53.2K foreign-born residents — the #156 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 89% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Venezuela | 40545 |
| Suriname | 4717 |
| Brazil | 2190 |
| USA | 1286 |
| China | 1175 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 902 |
| United Kingdom | 586 |
| Canada | 408 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 375 |
| Jamaica | 302 |
| Barbados | 273 |
| Saint Lucia | 222 |
| Grenada | 195 |
| Dominica | 43 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 16 |
| Bahamas | 14 |
By region of origin
Latin America is the leading region of origin at 94%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Guyana.
Venezuela is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Venezuela accounts for 76% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 9%.
Immigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The immigrant population grew 74% from 30.6K to 53.2K, indicating an acceleration in migration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 28% to 76%, with Venezuela increasingly the primary origin.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
61% of the population growth of Guyana since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
The share of immigrants from Latin America has grown since 1990
The share of immigrants from Latin America has shifted from 79% to 93.5% since 1990.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 16 residents of Guyana is foreign-born — 53.2K out of 831.1K, representing 6.4% of the population.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 3674 |
| 1995 | 5631 |
| 2000 | 7580 |
| 2005 | 9984 |
| 2010 | 7708 |
| 2015 | 8152 |
| 2020 | 30636 |
| 2024 | 53249 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Venezuela | Suriname | Brazil | USA | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 478 | 1047 | 485 | 285 | 263 |
| 1995 | 768 | 1681 | 780 | 459 | 422 |
| 2000 | 1057 | 2314 | 1074 | 632 | 580 |
| 2005 | 1424 | 3117 | 1448 | 852 | 780 |
| 2010 | 1116 | 2443 | 1135 | 667 | 610 |
| 2015 | 1181 | 2586 | 1201 | 706 | 645 |
| 2020 | 23326 | 2714 | 1260 | 740 | 676 |
| 2024 | 40545 | 4717 | 2190 | 1286 | 1175 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Guyana as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Guyana
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Guyana?
Around 53.2K foreign-born residents live in Guyana, making it the #156-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Guyana come from?
Most immigrants in Guyana come from Venezuela, Suriname and Brazil — these three countries account for about 89% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Guyana are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 6% of the population of Guyana — that's 53.2K out of a total population of 831.1K.
How has immigration to Guyana changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Guyana has grown from 8.2K to 53.2K people, a growth of about 553%.
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