🇬🇺 Guam
Guam (Oceania) has a population of 168,999 (2025), ranking 182 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Guam: $41,833 /inh. (2022), ranking 38 out of 211. Economic growth is 5.1 % (2022). The unemployment rate is 5.6 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Guam, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Nurses and midwives (17/196), Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) (28/205), Control of corruption (WGI) (29/205).
Weaknesses – Guam, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Diabetes prevalence (192/207), Protected land areas (183/210), Inflation (GDP deflator) (156/210).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Guam has $41,833 /inh., above the regional median (Oceania: $8,489 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Guam has 5.6 %, close to the regional median (Oceania: 5.1 %).
- GDP growth: Guam has 5.1 %, above the regional median (Oceania: 2.8 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $41,833 /inh. | 2022 | 38 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 4.2 % | 2022 | 44 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 5.1 % | 2022 | 49 of 211 |
| GDP | $6.9B | 2022 | 164 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 0 % | 2021 | 189 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 5.5 % | 2022 | 156 of 210 |
| Official exchange rate | 1 LCU/$ | 2025 | 160 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 79.2 % | 2025 | 23 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 58.8 % | 2025 | 83 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 62.3 % | 2025 | 87 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 19.3 % | 2025 | 88 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 13.8 % | 2025 | 100 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 5.6 % | 2025 | 104 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 15.5 % | 2025 | 140 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 1.6 % | 2025 | 166 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of goods and services | 64 % | 2022 | 51 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 71.9 % | 2022 | 115 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 7.9 % | 2022 | 188 of 192 |
| Merchandise exports | $71M | 2025 | 188 of 205 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 328,000 arr. | 2020 | 147 of 202 |
Public finances 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and development spending | 0.3 % | 2005 | 103 of 155 |
Economic structure 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household final consumption | 59.9 % | 2022 | 105 of 189 |
Population & Vital Statistics 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban population | 94.2 % | 2025 | 21 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 107 per 100 girls | 2024 | 22 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 102.5 per 100 women | 2025 | 40 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 50.6 % | 2025 | 40 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 63.8 per 100 | 2025 | 57 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 13.1 % | 2025 | 73 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 25.9 % | 2025 | 88 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 31.1 yrs | 2023 | 121 of 226 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 61 % | 2025 | 157 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 49.4 % | 2025 | 174 of 213 |
| Population | 168,999 inhab. | 2025 | 182 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children per woman | 2.75 children/woman | 2024 | 58 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 81.6 yrs | 2024 | 61 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 77.4 yrs | 2024 | 80 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 17.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 85 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 73.7 yrs | 2024 | 90 of 213 |
| Population growth | 0.73 % | 2025 | 117 of 213 |
| Death rate | 6.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 123 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurses and midwives | 11.56 per 1,000 | 2018 | 17 of 196 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 99.5 % | 2024 | 68 of 211 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 90.4 % | 2024 | 121 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 55 per 100,000 | 2024 | 121 of 206 |
| Open defecation | 0.7 % | 2016 | 130 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes prevalence | 20.3 % | 2024 | 192 of 207 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of immigrants in the population | 50.2 % | 2024 | 17 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 94 % | 2020 | 19 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 1.1 % | 2020 | 26 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.73 | 2003 | 30 of 203 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 3.1 % | 2020 | 33 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 1.8 % | 2020 | 113 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.41 | 2003 | 124 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0 % | 2020 | 171 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0 | 2003 | 189 of 205 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 310.1 inh./km² | 2024 | 37 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 13.4 ° | 2026 | 136 of 232 |
| Length of coastline | 126 km | 2026 | 151 of 227 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Land area | 541 km² | 2024 | 185 of 212 |
| Total area | 541 km² | 2024 | 186 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 2.4 % | 2015 | 98 of 212 |
| Highest point | 406 m | 2026 | 190 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest cover | 52.3 % | 2024 | 52 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 29.6 % | 2024 | 122 of 207 |
| Arable land | 1.8 % | 2024 | 172 of 204 |
| Protected land areas | 4.2 % | 2025 | 183 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
Governance & Rule of Law 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 1.19 | 2025 | 28 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 1.18 | 2025 | 29 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 1.21 | 2025 | 30 of 203 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 1.07 | 2024 | 35 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.98 | 2025 | 36 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.37 | 2025 | 66 of 203 |
Justice and security 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 4.3 per 100,000 | 2019 | 115 of 192 |
Health and reproductive rights 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.4 % | 2001 | 74 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 31.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 115 of 213 |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 0 yrs | 2025 | 193 of 194 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Guam?
Guam has about 168,999 inhabitants (2025), ranking 182 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Guam?
GDP per capita is $41,833 /inh. (2022): Guam ranks 38 out of 211 countries.
What is the unemployment rate in Guam?
The unemployment rate is 5.6 % (2025); Guam ranks 104 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Guam stand in its region (Oceania)?
GDP per capita: Guam has $41,833 /inh., above the regional median (Oceania: $8,489 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Guam come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.