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Latin America & Caribbean · Country statistics

Guyana

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population835.99K2025 · peopleGross domestic product$27.1B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$32.41K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth70.32024 · yearsInternet use83%2024 · % of populationForest area87.1%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
2.5%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Guyana2023 · 2.5%
02.434.857.279.71960199320252001: 5.7%2002: 5.7%2003: 6.1%2004: 6.6%2005: 7.1%2006: 7.6%2007: 8.2%2008: 8.8%2009: 9.5%2010: 9.7%2011: 8.9%2012: 8%2013: 6.9%2014: 5.7%2015: 4.4%2016: 3.4%2017: 3.1%2018: 2.9%2019: 2.7%2020: 2.5%2021: 2.5%2022: 2.5%2023: 2.5%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Guyana in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Georgetown
Country code
GUY

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