Guam Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Guam's population growth was 1.00% in 2025, ranked 111th globally. This represents a 31.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Guam's population growth stood at 1.00% in 2025, a rise of +0.24pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.00% by 2025. Guam ranked 111th globally.
Guam’s population growth has slowed markedly over the 65‑year series recorded by the World Bank, falling from an all‑time peak of 2.60 % in 1962 to a trough of –0.54 % in 2019, before modestly rebounding to 1.00 % in 2025, a rate that places the territory at 111th globally. The early post‑war surge reflected high natural increase and migration, while the negative growth in 2019 stemmed from out‑migration and an aging resident base. By contrast, peer jurisdictions such as Jordan and Peru are sustaining growth around 1.04 %, suggesting that Guam’s recent recovery is modest relative to comparable economies. The latest 1.00 % increase indicates a tentative reversal of the decline, but the trajectory will remain sensitive to demographic policies, labor‑market conditions, and external migration flows; any sustained shift in these factors could either reinforce the upward trend or re‑ignite a downturn.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.19% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.09% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.00% | +0.24pp | #111 |
| 2024 | 0.76% | −0.04pp | #95 |
| 2023 | 0.80% | −0.08pp | #90 |
| 2022 | 0.88% | −0.08pp | #102 |
| 2021 | 0.96% | +0.75pp | #117 |
| 2020 | 0.22% | +0.75pp | #66 |
| 2019 | -0.54% | −0.04pp | #19 |
| 2018 | -0.50% | −0.04pp | #23 |
| 2017 | -0.45% | −0.05pp | #22 |
| 2016 | -0.41% | −0.06pp | #25 |
| 2015 | -0.35% | −0.06pp | #25 |
| 2014 | -0.29% | −0.07pp | #27 |
| 2013 | -0.22% | −0.09pp | #29 |
| 2012 | -0.13% | −0.14pp | #30 |
| 2011 | 0.01% | −0.20pp | #37 |
Analysis
Guam's population growth was 1.00% in 2025, a rise of +0.24pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 1.00% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guam's population growth was 1.00% in 2025. Ranked 111th globally. This represents a 31.7% increase from the previous year.
Guam's population growth peaked at 2.60% in 1962.
The lowest population growth in Guam was -0.54% in 2019.
Guam ranks 111th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guam's population growth is projected to reach 1.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Guam in 2025 was 1.00%. This ranks 111th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guam_population-growth,
title = {Guam Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guam/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}