On Census Day, September 15, 2022, Guyana’s population stood at 878,674, representing an increase of 131,719 persons or 17.63 percent when compared with the 2012 census count of 746,955. Accounting for natural growth and net migration since 2022, the Bureau estimates the population rose to 956,044 by the end of 2024, placing Guyana close to the one-million mark.
The 2022 exercise was Guyana’s first census conducted using Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) technology through tablets, marking a significant advancement in data collection and processing.
Guyana’s population nears 1 million - Kaieteur News
