GUAM
Population

Population

Guam had a population of about169,530 in 2024. On average, about 310 people live per km2 on Guam. The Chamorro are the largest ethnic group (32.8%), although already in the minority today due to the many immigrants. Another large ethnic group are the Filipinos (29.1%). There are also many Koreans, Japanese and Chinese living on the islands. In 1940, 90% of the population was still Chamorro! Approximately 23,000 Americans live there, mostly military with their families. Guam has to deal with many illegal immigrants every year. In the capital Hågatña 147,000 inhabitants live. (2024)

Guam has a very young population; the number of 0-14 year olds is about 26.4%, the number of 15-64 year olds is about 62.7%, and the number of people over sixty-five is about 10.9%. The life expectancy of the average Guamese is 78 years.

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Sources

Galbraith, K. / Micronesia
Lonely Planet

Levy, N. / Micronesia handbook
Moon

CIA - World Factbook

BBC - Country Profiles

Last updated January 2025
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