Guyana is a country in South America, Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2025 it has about 836,000 people (UN estimate), the 160th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1966Population: 160th
Guyanaガイアナ
Region
South America, Latin America and the Caribbean
Population
about 836,000 (160th)
Area
214,969 km² (82nd)
UN member since
September 20, 1966
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Guyana in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 836,000, the 160th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/150 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 214,969 km², the 82nd largest of the 193. That is about 1/1 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 3.9.
Joining the United Nations
Guyana joined the United Nations on September 20, 1966.
That was 10 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
Q1Compare Guyana’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Guyana on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Guyana, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 12 UN member states in South America. The one with the most people is Brazil.