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.
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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