Rank #78 by World Population
🇬🇺Guam
Guam has a population of 166,506, ranking #78 in the world. The capital is Agana. Located in East Asia & Pacific.
World Bank: High income
166,506
Population
#78
World Rank
77.2
Life Expectancy
-
GDP Per Capita
Guam, #78 by world population
Guam Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Guam had a population of 69,525 in 1960 and 167,777 in 2024, a 2.4× growth over 64 years. The peak was 167,777 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.39%.
167,777
Population (2024)
69,525
Population (1960)
167,777
Peak (2024)
1.39%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 69,525 |
| 1961 | 71,311 |
| 1962 | 73,192 |
| 1963 | 75,095 |
| 1964 | 77,008 |
| 1965 | 78,932 |
| 1966 | 80,844 |
| 1967 | 82,719 |
| 1968 | 84,563 |
| 1969 | 86,404 |
| 1970 | 88,365 |
| 1971 | 90,466 |
| 1972 | 92,619 |
| 1973 | 94,781 |
| 1974 | 96,939 |
| 1975 | 99,057 |
| 1976 | 101,166 |
| 1977 | 103,298 |
| 1978 | 105,424 |
| 1979 | 107,636 |
| 1980 | 110,141 |
| 1981 | 112,902 |
| 1982 | 115,711 |
| 1983 | 118,508 |
| 1984 | 121,302 |
| 1985 | 124,117 |
| 1986 | 126,965 |
| 1987 | 129,858 |
| 1988 | 132,799 |
| 1989 | 135,799 |
| 1990 | 138,610 |
| 1991 | 141,073 |
| 1992 | 143,393 |
| 1993 | 145,654 |
| 1994 | 147,868 |
| 1995 | 150,054 |
| 1996 | 152,169 |
| 1997 | 154,215 |
| 1998 | 156,237 |
| 1999 | 158,289 |
| 2000 | 160,065 |
| 2001 | 161,329 |
| 2002 | 162,315 |
| 2003 | 163,137 |
| 2004 | 163,810 |
| 2005 | 164,365 |
| 2006 | 164,839 |
| 2007 | 165,267 |
| 2008 | 165,693 |
| 2009 | 166,173 |
| 2010 | 166,522 |
| 2011 | 166,543 |
| 2012 | 166,331 |
| 2013 | 165,966 |
| 2014 | 165,486 |
| 2015 | 164,905 |
| 2016 | 164,233 |
| 2017 | 163,490 |
| 2018 | 162,679 |
| 2019 | 161,808 |
| 2020 | 162,158 |
| 2021 | 163,730 |
| 2022 | 165,180 |
| 2023 | 166,506 |
| 2024 | 167,777 |
Demographics
| Population | 166,506 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.80% |
| Urban Population | 94.1% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.78 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 77.2 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | - |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
-
GDP Per Capita
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
328,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
308.3
People per km2
-500
Net Migration
Environment
51.9%
Forest Area
Other Countries in East Asia & Pacific
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Guam in global context
Guam is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Guam has a population of 166,506, ranking #78 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.80%.
Life expectancy in Guam is 77.2 years.
GDP data for Guam is available from the World Bank Open Data portal.
94.1% of Guam's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 308.3 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Guam is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
Guam is a country in East Asia & Pacific with a population of 166,506. The population is growing slowly, about 0.8% annually.
Life expectancy is high at 77.2 years, with a fertility rate of 2.8 births per woman, and 94.1% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.