MigrantoImmigrants in Guyana
53.2K foreigners live in Guyana — 6% of the country's population
Immigrants in Guyana by country
The 3 largest groups make up 89% of all immigrants
| 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
94% of immigrants come from Latin America
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Key facts
Immigrants in Guyana in numbers
Venezuelans are the largest group by a wide margin
76% of all immigrants were born in Venezuela, while the next group accounts for just 9%.
The immigrant population has grown 74% since 2020
The number of foreigners living in Guyana rose from 30.6K to 53.2K in four years.
More immigrants come from a single country than in 1990
The largest group's share rose from 28% to 76%, and today that group is people born in Venezuela.
Immigration drives population growth
61% of the population growth of Guyana since 1990 came from immigrants.
The share of immigrants from Latin America has grown since 1990
79% of immigrants came from Latin America in 1990, compared with 93.5% today.
1 in 16 residents of Guyana was born abroad
53.2K of 831.1K residents were born abroad — 6.4% of the population.
Immigrant population in Guyana over time
Foreigners living in Guyana, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 3674 |
| 1995 | 5631 |
| 2000 | 7580 |
| 2005 | 9984 |
| 2010 | 7708 |
| 2015 | 8152 |
| 2020 | 30636 |
| 2024 | 53249 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Guyana, by year
| Year | Venezuelans | Surinamese | Brazilians | Americans | Chinese |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Guyana
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Guyana
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Guyana?
Around 53.2K immigrants live in Guyana — the world's #156 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Venezuelans live in Guyana?
Around 40.5K Venezuelans live in Guyana — about 76% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Guyana growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Guyana has grown from 8.2K to 53.2K, about 553%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Guyana come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Guyana. Their children born in Guyana are not included.
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