(Kaieteur News) – As the nation marked World Population Day 2026, Guyana found itself at a historic demographic turning point. Driven by economic expansion, the national population has officially surged past the one-million milestone, recording a leap to 1,025,334 residents by the end of 2025.

Amidst this transformation, Chief Statistician of the Bureau of Statistics, Mr. Errol La Cruez, issued a national address under the global theme, “Realising the hopes and aspirations of young people – today and for the future.” La Cruez emphasised that the country’s economic and demographic evolution relies entirely on high-quality, evidence-based data to secure the future of its youngest citizens.

“As Guyana continues to evolve both demographically and economically, reliable population data remain essential to understanding who we are, how our population is changing, and the associated opportunities and challenges,” La Cruez stated. “Official statistics provide an objective foundation for measuring progress and improving the well-being of our young people, whose aspirations will shape the future of Guyana.”