Languages spoken in Guyana
South America · Capital: Georgetown · Population 794,099
The official language of Guyana is English. An estimated 100% of the population speaks it as a first or additional language, or roughly 794,099 people. English belongs to the Indo-European language family. English is also spoken in one of its three neighbours: Brazil.
What languages are spoken in Guyana?
| Language | Share of population | Status | Estimated speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| EnglishIndo-European | 100% | Official | 794,099 |
Percentages are the share of the population that speaks each language, including as a second language, so they add up to well over 100% in multilingual countries. Speaker counts are estimates derived from the percentage and the country's population, not counted figures.
What is the official language of Guyana?
The official language of Guyana is English. English is spoken by an estimated 100% of the population, or roughly 794,099 people, counting both first-language and additional speakers.
Official status comes from Unicode CLDR. It distinguishes languages that are official nationwide, those used as de facto official without being named in law, and those official only in particular regions or territories.
How many people speak English in Guyana?
An estimated 100% of Guyana's 794,099 people speak English, which works out at roughly 794,099 speakers. That figure is derived from the population and the reported share, and it counts second-language speakers, so it is an estimate rather than a census count.
Key facts about Guyana
- Capital
- Georgetown
- Population
- 794,099
- Continent
- South America
- Area
- 214,969 km²
- Currency
- GYD
- Languages recorded
- 1
- Land borders
- 3
- ISO codes
- GY / GUY / 328
Which countries border Guyana?
Guyana shares a land border with three countries: Brazil, Suriname, and Venezuela. English, the most widely spoken language in Guyana, is also spoken in Brazil.
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Language shares, population, and official status: Unicode CLDR. Capital, area, borders, and currency: mledoze/countries (ODbL 1.0). Flag image: flagcdn.com. Speaker counts are estimates derived from population and reported share.