Guyana Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Guyana's net migration was -5,092 in 2025, ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 5.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Guyana's net migration stood at -5,092 in 2025, a rise of +315 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -7,118 by 2026. Guyana ranked 82nd globally.
Guyana’s net migration balance in 2025 was –5,092.00, placing the country 82nd globally and indicating a modest outflow of residents. This figure follows a dramatic reversal from the all‑time peak of 30,213.00 in 2018, when a surge of returnees and labor‑seeking migrants temporarily turned the balance positive. The sharpest decline occurred in the all‑time trough of –20,930.00 in 1990, reflecting the combined impact of economic contraction and limited employment opportunities that drove many Guyanese abroad. Over the 66‑year series, the net migration record shows a long‑term tendency toward outmigration, a pattern shared by peers such as Lesotho (–5,192.00) and Mauritania (–5,044.00). The recent modest negative balance suggests that the 2018 influx was not sustained, and future shifts will depend on the country’s ability to generate jobs, improve infrastructure and attract foreign investment, which could reverse the current outflow trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -8,728 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -7,923 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -7,118 | - | - |
| 2025 | -5,092 | +315 | #82 |
| 2024 | -5,407 | +754 | #75 |
| 2023 | -6,161 | +0 | #59 |
| 2022 | -6,161 | −5,472 | #56 |
| 2021 | -689 | +1,054 | #105 |
| 2020 | -1,743 | +18,860 | #85 |
| 2019 | -20,603 | −50,816 | #47 |
| 2018 | 30,213 | +36,320 | #176 |
| 2017 | -6,107 | +202 | #72 |
| 2016 | -6,309 | +218 | #69 |
| 2015 | -6,527 | +183 | #76 |
| 2014 | -6,710 | +197 | #75 |
| 2013 | -6,907 | +245 | #68 |
| 2012 | -7,152 | +6,768 | #72 |
| 2011 | -13,920 | −265 | #64 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guyana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guyana's net migration was -5,092 in 2025. Ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 5.8% increase from the previous year.
Guyana's net migration peaked at 30,213 in 2018.
The lowest net migration in Guyana was -20,930 in 1990.
Guyana ranks 82nd globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guyana's net migration is projected to reach -7,118 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Guyana in 2025 was -5,092. This ranks 82nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guyana_net-migration,
title = {Guyana Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guyana/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}