Guam
GUMEast Asia & PacificHigh incomeCapital: AganaEconomy
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▶About Guam
with a population of 167,777. Key indicators include life expectancy of 77.2 years. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank World Development Indicators.
Guam, located in the East Asia & Pacific region, is classified as a high-income economy. Its economic activity is significantly driven by trade, with trade/GDP ratio standing at approximately 71.87% in 2022. The economy is bolstered by tourism, military spending, and various service industries. The territory's strategic location in the Pacific makes it a key logistical hub, contributing to its economic stability. Socially, Guam has a population projected to be around 167,777 in 2024. Life expectancy is relatively high at 77.21 years as of 2023. The unemployment rate is expected to be 5.57% in 2025, reflecting a moderate labor market. The capital, Agana, serves as the administrative and economic center, housing key governmental and commercial activities.
▶Economy9 indicators · 2021–2022 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household Consumption (% of GDP) | 59.9% | 2022 | ▼ 2.4% | WB |
| GDP Deflator (%) | 5.5% | 2022 | ▲ 68.2% | WB |
| External Balance on Goods & Services (% of GDP) | -56.1% | 2022 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Coal Rents (% of GDP) | 0.00% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Mineral Rents (% of GDP) | 0.00% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Oil Rents (% of GDP) | 0.00% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Natural Gas Rents (% of GDP) | 0.00% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP) | 0.0% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Forest Rents (% of GDP) | 0.00% | 2021 | — | WB |
▶Fiscal & Monetary1 indicator · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official Exchange Rate (per USD) | 1 | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
▶Trade7 indicators · 2022–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade (% of GDP) | 71.9% | 2022 | ▲ 16.2% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 7.9% | 2022 | ▲ 154.8% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 64.0% | 2022 | ▲ 8.9% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (USD) | $545.0M | 2022 | ▲ 182.4% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (USD) | $4.42B | 2022 | ▲ 20.7% | WB |
| Merchandise Exports (USD) | $42.0M | 2024 | ▼ 4.5% | WB |
| Merchandise Imports (USD) | $887.0M | 2024 | ▼ 32.2% | WB |
▶People23 indicators · 2023–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 167,777 | 2024 | ▲ 0.8% | WB |
| Population Growth (%) | 0.8% | 2024 | ▼ 4.9% | WB |
| Population Density (per km²) | 308 | 2023 | ▲ 0.8% | WB |
| Surface Area (sq km) | 540 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Land Area (sq km) | 540 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (%) | 94.2% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (total) | 158,000 | 2024 | ▲ 0.8% | WB |
| Rural Population (%) | 5.8% | 2024 | ▼ 0.6% | WB |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 77.2 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Male | 73.4 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Female | 81.4 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Fertility Rate (births per woman) | 2.8 | 2023 | ▼ 1.3% | WB |
| Birth Rate (per 1,000) | 17.7 | 2023 | ▼ 1.9% | WB |
| Death Rate (per 1,000) | 6.9 | 2023 | ▲ 2.0% | WB |
| Net Migration | -493 | 2025 | ▲ 2.2% | WB |
| Population Ages 0–14 (%) | 26.0% | 2024 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Population Ages 15–64 (%) | 61.4% | 2024 | ▼ 0.7% | WB |
| Population Ages 65+ (%) | 12.6% | 2024 | ▲ 4.0% | WB |
| Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 62.8% | 2024 | ▲ 1.9% | WB |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 20.5% | 2024 | ▲ 4.8% | WB |
| Youth Dependency Ratio (%) | 42.3% | 2024 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Male (per 1,000) | 196.2 | 2023 | ▼ 1.1% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Female (per 1,000) | 99.1 | 2023 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
▶Labor17 indicators · 2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Labor Force | 78,007 | 2025 | ▲ 0.9% | WB |
| Labor Force Participation (%) | 62.3% | 2025 | ▼ 0.0% | WB |
| Female Labor Force Participation (%) | 56.5% | 2025 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Male Labor Force Participation (%) | 68.0% | 2025 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Unemployment (%) | 5.6% | 2025 | ▲ 6.0% | WB |
| Female Unemployment (%) | 5.4% | 2025 | ▲ 8.3% | WB |
| Male Unemployment (%) | 5.7% | 2025 | ▲ 4.3% | WB |
| Youth Unemployment (%) | 13.8% | 2025 | ▲ 7.3% | WB |
| Employment in Agriculture (%) | 1.6% | 2025 | ▼ 3.2% | WB |
| Employment in Industry (%) | 19.3% | 2025 | ▼ 0.5% | WB |
| Employment in Services (%) | 79.2% | 2025 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Vulnerable Employment (%) | 11.8% | 2025 | ▼ 1.2% | WB |
| Wage & Salaried Workers (% of total) | 84.5% | 2025 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Employers (% of total employment) | 3.8% | 2025 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Labor Force, Female (% of total) | 45.2% | 2025 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Employment to Population Ratio (%) | 58.8% | 2025 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Self-Employed (% of total) | 15.5% | 2025 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
▶Health2 indicators · 2018–2024 · WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurses & Midwives (per 1,000) | 11.6 | 2018 | — | WHO |
| Tuberculosis Incidence (per 100,000) | 55 | 2024 | ▲ 31.0% | WHO |
▶Energy & Environment13 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ Emissions (tonnes per capita) | 0 | 2024 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| CO₂ Emissions (total kilotonnes) | 0 | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Renewable Electricity Output (%) | 4.8% | 2021 | ▲ 2.2% | WB |
| Renewable Energy Consumption (%) | 6.7% | 2022 | ▲ 48.9% | WB |
| Access to Electricity (%) | 100.0% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| PM2.5 Air Pollution (µg/m³) | 9.6 | 2020 | ▼ 3.2% | WB |
| Forest Area (%) | 51.9% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Forest Area (sq km) | 280 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Arable Land (%) | 1.9% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Terrestrial Protected Areas (%) | 0.0% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Marine Protected Areas (%) | 0.0% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Access to Basic Drinking Water (%) | 99.5% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WHO |
| Access to Basic Sanitation (%) | 90.4% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WHO |
▶Agriculture2 indicators · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land (%) | 29.6% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Total Fisheries Production (metric tonnes) | 61 | 2023 | ▲ 65.9% | WB |
▶Technology3 indicators · 2017–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Users (%) | 80.5% | 2017 | ▲ 4.5% | WB |
| Fixed Broadband Subscriptions (per 100) | 1.8 | 2022 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Secure Internet Servers (per million) | 1,299.3 | 2024 | ▲ 38.7% | WB |
▶Infrastructure5 indicators · 2009–2021 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transport, Passengers Carried | 1.2M | 2009 | — | WB |
| Air Transport, Freight (million ton-km) | 48.6 | 2009 | — | WB |
| Container Port Traffic (TEU) | 84,954 | 2020 | ▼ 53.3% | WB |
| Electricity from Oil (%) | 95.2% | 2021 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Electricity from Nuclear (%) | 0.0% | 2021 | — | WB |
▶Gender2 indicators · 2023–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female Wage & Salaried Workers (%) | 86.8% | 2025 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000) | 33.4 | 2023 | ▼ 1.5% | WB |
▶Governance10 indicators · 2022–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control of Corruption | 1.25 | 2023 | ▼ 1.5% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness | 0.65 | 2023 | ▼ 2.0% | WB |
| Political Stability | 0.89 | 2023 | ▲ 9.5% | WB |
| Regulatory Quality | 0.51 | 2023 | ▼ 6.2% | WB |
| Rule of Law | 0.95 | 2023 | ▼ 22.4% | WB |
| Voice & Accountability | 1.1 | 2022 | ▼ 3.3% | WB |
| Control of Corruption (percentile rank) | 87.7% | 2023 | ▼ 1.1% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness (percentile rank) | 73.1% | 2023 | ▼ 1.9% | WB |
| Rule of Law (percentile rank) | 81.6% | 2023 | ▼ 5.5% | WB |
| Political Stability (percentile rank) | 78.2% | 2023 | ▲ 3.6% | WB |
▶Military1 indicator · 2019 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intentional Homicides (per 100,000) | 4.3 | 2019 | — | WB |
▶Tourism1 indicator · 2020 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Tourism, Arrivals | 328,000 | 2020 | ▼ 80.3% | WB |
▶Urban Development4 indicators · 2022–2024 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Population Growth (%) | 0.8% | 2024 | ▼ 3.4% | WB |
| Population in Slums (% of urban) | 0.6% | 2022 | — | WB |
| Rural Population Growth (%) | 0.1% | 2024 | ▼ 65.7% | WB |
| Access to Safely Managed Drinking Water (%) | 94.0% | 2024 | ▼ 1.1% | WHO |
