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Guam

Oceania · Micronesia · GUM · 544 km²
Population
167,777
Year 2024

Total number of people living in the country.

Population Density
308.3/km²

How many people live per square kilometer of land.

Life Expectancy
77.2 years
♂ 73.4 / ♀ 81.4

How long a newborn baby can expect to live on average.

Fertility Rate (TFR)
2.78
children per woman

Average number of children born to each woman. About 2.1 is needed to keep population stable.

Median Age
34.6 years

Half the population is younger and half is older than this age.

Net Migration
-504

Difference between people moving in and out. Positive means more arrivals.

Key demographic indicators for Guam as of 2024. These numbers give a quick overview of the country's population size, density, birth rates, life expectancy, and migration patterns.

Population Trend

How the total population has changed over the decades. A rising line means the country has been growing, a flat or falling line indicates stagnation or decline.

Population Projection to 2100

Estimated future population based on current trends in birth rates, death rates, and migration. The dashed line shows this is a projection, not actual data.

Birth Rate vs Death Rate

Birth rate (green) vs. death rate (red) per 1,000 people per year. When the birth rate is higher than the death rate, the population grows naturally.

Life Expectancy (Male vs Female)

Average number of years a newborn can expect to live. Blue shows men, red shows women. Women typically live longer in most countries.

Fertility Rate Trend

Total Fertility Rate — the average number of children per woman. A rate of about 2.1 is needed to maintain the population without immigration.

Population Pyramid

Shows the age distribution of the population. Blue bars (left) represent men, red bars (right) represent women. A wide base means a young population, a wide top means an aging population.

Historical Data

Detailed numbers for selected years showing how the country's key indicators have changed over time. Click column headers to sort.

Year Population Growth Rate Fertility Rate (TFR) Life Expectancy Median Age Birth Rate Death Rate
1960 69,525 0.00% 5.97 62.9 23.3 35.3‰ 6.1‰
1965 78,932 2.47% 5.14 64.4 23.4 30.6‰ 5.4‰
1970 88,365 2.24% 4.34 65.8 24.0 30.1‰ 5.1‰
1975 99,057 2.16% 3.66 68.0 25.7 29.3‰ 4.7‰
1980 110,141 2.30% 3.04 70.7 27.3 26.8‰ 4.2‰
1985 124,117 2.29% 2.91 73.1 28.8 25.3‰ 3.9‰
1990 138,610 2.05% 3.02 73.5 30.0 26.0‰ 4.2‰
1995 150,054 1.47% 3.04 74.5 30.0 24.9‰ 4.3‰
2000 160,065 1.12% 2.92 74.9 30.3 23.0‰ 4.5‰
2005 164,365 0.34% 2.64 76.4 31.0 19.4‰ 4.6‰
2010 166,522 0.21% 2.97 76.1 31.9 20.9‰ 5.2‰
2015 164,905 -0.35% 2.93 76.4 33.3 19.9‰ 5.9‰
2020 162,158 0.22% 2.90 75.5 34.1 18.6‰ 7.2‰
2024 167,777 0.76% 2.78 77.2 34.6 17.7‰ 6.9‰
2025 169,053 0.76% 2.78 77.3 34.6 17.7‰ 6.9‰
2030 175,314 0.71% 2.72 77.8 34.6 17.2‰ 7.0‰
2035 181,350 0.66% 2.65 78.3 34.7 16.6‰ 7.2‰
2040 187,123 0.61% 2.58 78.8 34.8 16.1‰ 7.3‰
2045 192,593 0.56% 2.52 79.3 34.8 15.6‰ 7.4‰
2050 197,724 0.51% 2.45 79.8 34.9 15.1‰ 7.6‰
2055 202,480 0.46% 2.39 80.3 35.0 14.6‰ 7.7‰
2060 206,828 0.41% 2.32 80.8 35.0 14.1‰ 7.9‰
2065 210,737 0.35% 2.26 81.3 35.1 13.6‰ 8.0‰
2070 214,178 0.30% 2.19 81.8 35.2 13.1‰ 8.1‰
2075 217,125 0.25% 2.13 82.3 35.2 12.6‰ 8.3‰
2080 219,558 0.20% 2.06 82.8 35.3 12.0‰ 8.4‰
2085 221,457 0.15% 2.00 83.3 35.4 11.5‰ 8.6‰
2090 222,807 0.10% 1.93 83.8 35.5 11.0‰ 8.7‰
2095 223,599 0.05% 1.87 84.3 35.5 10.5‰ 8.9‰
2100 223,826 0.00% 1.80 84.8 35.6 10.0‰ 9.0‰

About Country — Guam

Guam is a country in Oceania (Micronesia) with a total population of 167,777 as of 2024. It covers an area of 544 km², resulting in a population density of 308.3 people per km².

The average life expectancy is 77.2 years (73.4 for men, 81.4 for women). The fertility rate stands at 2.78 children per woman, and the median age of the population is 34.6 years.

The country's population growth rate is 0.76% per year. Net migration is -504 people, indicating that more people are leaving the country than arriving. The infant mortality rate is 0.0 per 1,000 live births.

Demographic Profile

Guam is located in Micronesia, a part of Oceania, and covers an area of 544 km². With a population of 167,777, the country has a population density of 308.3 inhabitants per square kilometer, which is above the global average of approximately 60 people per km².

The demographic structure of Guam reveals a population in demographic transition. The median age of 34.6 years means that half of the population is younger and half is older than this age. The population is in a transitional phase, with declining birth rates and improving life expectancy gradually shifting the age structure toward an older profile.

Health and Longevity

Life expectancy in Guam stands at 77.2 years overall — 73.4 years for men and 81.4 years for women. This places the country among those with high life expectancy globally, reflecting well-developed healthcare systems and living standards. The infant mortality rate is 0.0 per 1,000 live births, which is considered very low and indicates excellent maternal and infant healthcare.

Fertility and Population Growth

The total fertility rate (TFR) of 2.78 children per woman is above the replacement level of 2.1, contributing to population growth. The population is growing at a rate of 0.76% per year. This moderate growth rate reflects a balance between natural increase and migration patterns.

Migration

Net migration in Guam is -504 people, meaning more people are leaving the country than arriving. Emigration may reflect economic challenges or conflict, and can lead to brain drain as skilled workers seek opportunities elsewhere.

Outlook

Based on current demographic trends, Guam's population dynamics reflect broader patterns seen across Micronesia. The ongoing demographic transition will require careful policy planning to harness the potential of a changing population structure.

Year Reviews

2024

In 2024, Guam had a population of 167,777. Located in Oceania (Micronesia), the country experienced a population growth rate of 0.76%.

The total fertility rate stood at 2.78 children per woman. Life expectancy was 77.2 years overall, with men averaging 73.4 years and women 81.4 years. The median age of the population was 34.6 years.

The crude birth rate was 17.7 per 1,000 people, while the crude death rate was 6.9 per 1,000 people. Net migration amounted to -504 people. The infant mortality rate was 0.0 per 1,000 live births.

2000

In 2000, Guam had a population of 160,065. Located in Oceania (Micronesia), the country experienced a population growth rate of 1.12%.

The total fertility rate stood at 2.92 children per woman. Life expectancy was 74.9 years overall, with men averaging 72.2 years and women 77.9 years. The median age of the population was 30.3 years.

The crude birth rate was 23.0 per 1,000 people, while the crude death rate was 4.5 per 1,000 people. Net migration amounted to -1,501 people. The infant mortality rate was 0.0 per 1,000 live births.

1974

In 1974, Guam had a population of 96,939. Located in Oceania (Micronesia), the country experienced a population growth rate of 2.25%.

The total fertility rate stood at 3.76 children per woman. Life expectancy was 67.5 years overall, with men averaging 64.6 years and women 71.5 years. The median age of the population was 25.2 years.

The crude birth rate was 29.2 per 1,000 people, while the crude death rate was 4.7 per 1,000 people. Net migration amounted to -222 people. The infant mortality rate was 0.0 per 1,000 live births.

1964

In 1964, Guam had a population of 77,008. Located in Oceania (Micronesia), the country experienced a population growth rate of 2.52%.

The total fertility rate stood at 5.39 children per woman. Life expectancy was 64.1 years overall, with men averaging 62.8 years and women 65.9 years. The median age of the population was 23.1 years.

The crude birth rate was 31.4 per 1,000 people, while the crude death rate was 5.5 per 1,000 people. Net migration amounted to -81 people. The infant mortality rate was 0.0 per 1,000 live births.

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