Guyana: Facts & Stats
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Facts
| Also Known As | British Guiana • Co-operative Republic of Guyana |
|---|---|
| Head Of Government | Prime Minister: Mark Phillips |
| Capital | Georgetown |
| Population | (2025 est.) 785,100 |
| Head Of State | President: Mohamed Irfaan Ali |
| Form Of Government | unitary multiparty republic with one legislative house (National Assembly [651]) |
| Official Language | English |
| Official Religion | none |
| Official Name | Co-operative Republic of Guyana |
| Total Area (Sq Km) | 214,999 |
| Total Area (Sq Mi) | 83,011 |
| Monetary Unit | Guyanese dollar (G$) |
| Population Rank | (2025) 167 |
| Population Projection 2030 | 813,000 |
| Density: Persons Per Sq Mi | (2025) 9.5 |
| Density: Persons Per Sq Km | (2025) 3.7 |
| Urban-Rural Population | Urban: (2024) 27.3% • Rural: (2024) 72.7% |
| Life Expectancy At Birth | Male: (2022) 70 years • Female: (2022) 73.8 years |
| Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate | Male: (2022) 90% • Female: (2022) 90% |
| Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) | (2023) 11,239 |
| Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) | (2023) 13,600 |
| 1Excludes three nonelected ministers and the speaker. | |
Did You Know?
- The national holidays of Guyana include Catholic, Muslim, and Hindu holidays.
- Guyana is almost 80% forest.
- The land area of Guyana is slightly smaller than that of Idaho.
Photos
National anthem of Guyana
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