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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Georgetown, Guyana
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 292 | — |
| Corporate management | 201 | 31 years |
| Clothing stores | 197 | 13 years |
| Shopping | 194 | 27 years |
| Education | 189 | 35 years |
| Beauty salons | 120 | — |
| Electronics stores | 112 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 107 | — |
| Churches | 106 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 103 | — |
| Other accommodation | 95 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 90 | — |
| Public administration | 90 | 25 years |
| Religion | 88 | 43 years |
Georgetown, Guyana Facts
| Area | 40.4 km² |
| Population | 126,391 |
| Male Population | 61,738 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 64,653 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -0.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -6.6% |
| Median Age | 26.5 years (Male: 25.7, Female: 27.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $35,863 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 218, 219, 223, 225 |
| Neighborhoods | Cummingsburg, Kingston, Lacytown, Campbellville, Kitty |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Guyana Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.80448, -58.15527 |
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Georgetown, Guyana Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 127,013 | 128,729 | 135,358 | 142,944 | 126,391 | 126,144 | 133,139 |
| Population Density | 3,141 / km² | 3,183.4 / km² | 3,347.3 / km² | 3,534.9 / km² | 3,125.6 / km² | 3,119.5 / km² | 3,292.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGeorgetown, Guyana Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 6.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown, Guyana | -0.5% | -1.8% | -6.6% |
| Demerara-Mahaica | — | — | — |
| Guyana | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Georgetown, Guyana Median Age
Median Age: 26.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown, Guyana | 26.5 yrs | 27.3 yrs | 25.7 yrs |
| Demerara-Mahaica | 26.4 yrs | 27 yrs | 25.9 yrs |
| Guyana | 25.2 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 24.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Georgetown, Guyana Population Density
Population Density: 3,126 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown, Guyana | 126,391 | 40.4 km² | 3,126 / km² |
| Demerara-Mahaica | 113,728 | 36,093.4 km² | 3.2 / km² |
| Guyana | 734,497 | 196,492.2 km² | 3.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Georgetown, Guyana Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Georgetown, Guyana
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Georgetown, Guyana
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Georgetown, Guyana
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Georgetown, Guyana
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Georgetown, Guyana Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,183 | $7,339 | $9,287 | $9,568 | $14,702 | $17,014 | $20,493 | $35,863 |
| Total GDP | $136.3M | $248.3M | $332M | $348.4M | $535.4M | $632.1M | $805M | $1.4B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Georgetown, Guyana CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown, Guyana | 252,220 tn | 2 tn | 6,237.3 tons/km² |
| Demerara-Mahaica | 248,554 tn | 2.19 tn | 6.9 tons/km² |
| Guyana | 1,594,687 tn | 2.17 tn | 8.1 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Georgetown, Guyana CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 252,220 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,237.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Georgetown, Guyana
Georgetown is the capital of Guyana, located in Region 4, which is also known as the Demerara-Mahaica region. It is the country's largest urban centre. It is situated on the Atlantic Ocean coast at the mouth of the Demerara River and it was nicknamed..
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