Military personnel in Guyana
Guyana: Military personnel was 3,000 people in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Military personnel in Guyana, 1966–2022
Source: Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2022, military personnel in Guyana stood at 3,000 people.
That represents a change of up 200.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military personnel in Guyana peaked at 7,000 people in 1977 and was at its lowest, 1,000 people, in 2005.
Guyana ranks 152nd of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,750 people | 2,000 people | 3,000 people | 4 |
| 1970s | 4,800 people | 2,000 people | 7,000 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,100 people | 4,000 people | 7,000 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,400 people | 2,000 people | 4,000 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,500 people | 1,000 people | 2,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,800 people | 1,000 people | 3,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,000 people | 3,000 people | 3,000 people | 3 |
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More reference data data for Guyana
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- Summer temperature anomalies 0.5186 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.373 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.2 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.0337 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military personnel in Guyana?
- Military personnel in Guyana was 3,000 people in 2022, according to Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military personnel recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 7,000 people in 1977.
- What is the lowest military personnel recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,000 people in 2005.
- How does Guyana rank for military personnel?
- Guyana ranks 152nd out of 194 countries with data for 2022.
- Is military personnel rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana data come from?
- The figures come from Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Military personnel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Troops under the command of the national government, intended for use against foreign adversaries, and held ready for combat as of January 1 of the given year.