Guyana
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Georgetown
835,986
214,969 km²
Guyanese dollar
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Guyana is located in South America. Its capital is Georgetown, and it has a population of 835,986 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 214,969 square kilometers (approximately 83,000 square miles). Its currency is Guyanese dollar. The population density is approximately 4 people per square kilometer. Guyana shares land borders with 3 countries: Brazil, Suriname and Venezuela.
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Guyana at a glance
South America
4 / km²
214,969 km²
Approximately 83,000 mi² (square miles)
Georgetown
Economy of Guyana
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
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Consumer goods and services price level
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
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Frequently asked questions about Guyana
What is the capital of Guyana?
The capital of Guyana is Georgetown.
What is the population of Guyana?
Guyana has 835,986 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of Guyana in square kilometers and square miles?
Guyana has a total area of 214,969 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 83,000 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in Guyana?
The currency of Guyana is Guyanese dollar.
