What is the population of Co-operative Republic of Guyana?

The population of Co-operative Republic of Guyana is 772,975.

Where is Co-operative Republic of Guyana located?

Co-operative Republic of Guyana is located at latitude 5.0 and longitude -59.0.

What is the area of Co-operative Republic of Guyana?

The area of Co-operative Republic of Guyana is 214970 km².

What time zone is Co-operative Republic of Guyana in?

Co-operative Republic of Guyana is in the America/Guyana time zone.

What is the official language of Co-operative Republic of Guyana?

The official language of Co-operative Republic of Guyana is English.

How has the population of Co-operative Republic of Guyana changed?

The population of Co-operative Republic of Guyana has increased from 560,296 (1960) to 772,975 (2026), a change of 38%.

Guyana (Co-operative Republic of Guyana), GY

Guyana: This South American nation is situated on the continent's northern coast, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Brazil to the south and southwest, Suriname to the east, and Venezuela to the west.

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Co-operative Republic of Guyana currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages and 9 state or regional pages linked on MapSof.

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Georgetown

Population 200,500

Quick Facts about Co-operative Republic of Guyana

Population	772,975
Country	Guyana
Plate code	GUY
Area	214970 km²
Official name	la République coopérative du Guyana, Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Guyana
Water as percent of area	8.4%
Land as percent of area	91.6%
Continent	South America
Easternmost point	Point(-56.49115 1.95864)
Northernmost point	Point(-59.98 8.53)
Latitude & Longitude	5.0000,-59.0000
Legislative body	National Assembly
Official language	English
Capital	Georgetown
Establishment	January 01, 1966 (60 years ago)
Time Zone	UTC−04:00
Local time	12:16:10 (6th May 2026)

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Geography

Co-operative Republic of Guyana is located at 5°0'0"N 59°0'0"W (5.0, -59.0). It has 3 neighbors: Suriname, Brazil and Venezuela.

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The largest city of Co-operative Republic of Guyana is Georgetown with a population of 200,500. Other cities include and Rosignol population 5,782. See all Co-operative Republic of Guyana cities & populated places.

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Co-operative Republic of Guyana has 3 neighbours.

Republic of Suriname Located on the northeastern coast of South America, this country is characterized by its dense rainforests, diverse culture, and a population of approximately 616, 500.
Federative Republic of Brazil This large South American country is known for its vast Amazon rainforest, diverse ecosystems, and extensive coastline.
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Located on the northern coast of South America, this nation is known for its diverse landscapes, including the Andes Mountains, Amazon basin rainforests, and Caribbean coast.

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Demographics

Year	Population	% Change	Method
1960	560,296	-	census
1961	575,976	2.72%	census
1962	591,665	2.65%	census
1963	607,528	2.61%	census
1964	623,794	2.61%	census
1965	640,541	2.61%	census
1966	657,975	2.65%	census
1967	675,811	2.64%	census
1968	693,051	2.49%	census
1969	708,356	2.16%	census
1970	720,816	1.73%	census
1971	729,872	1.24%	census
1972	735,896	0.82%	census
1973	740,041	0.56%	census
1974	743,984	0.53%	census
1975	748,877	0.65%	census
1976	755,241	0.84%	census
1977	762,549	0.96%	census
1978	769,637	0.92%	census
1979	774,818	0.67%	census
1980	776,927	0.27%	census
1981	775,662	-0.16%	census
1982	771,596	-0.53%	census
1983	765,512	-0.79%	census
1984	758,580	-0.91%	census
1985	751,720	-0.91%	census
1986	745,133	-0.88%	census
1987	738,779	-0.86%	census
1988	733,057	-0.78%	census
1989	728,382	-0.64%	census
1990	725,043	-0.46%	census
1991	723,259	-0.25%	census
1992	723,008	-0.03%	census
1993	724,014	0.14%	census
1994	725,839	0.25%	census
1995	728,136	0.32%	census
1996	730,865	0.37%	census
1997	734,059	0.44%	census
1998	737,526	0.47%	census
1999	741,046	0.48%	census
2000	744,471	0.46%	census
2001	747,657	0.43%	census
2002	750,629	0.4%	census
2003	753,612	0.4%	census
2004	756,939	0.44%	census
2005	760,834	0.51%	census
2006	765,367	0.59%	census
2007	770,407	0.65%	census
2008	775,739	0.69%	census
2009	781,055	0.68%	census
2010	786,126	0.65%	census
2011	790,882	0.6%	census
2012	795,369	0.56%	census
2013	799,613	0.53%	census
2014	763,380	-4.75%	(Worldbank)
2015	767,432	0.53%	(Worldbank)
2016	771,366	0.51%	(Worldbank)
2017	777,859	0.83%	census
2018	779,004	0.15%	(Worldbank)
2019	782,766	0.48%	(Worldbank)
2026	772,975	-1.27%

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