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People and Society

People and Society of Guam

Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Guam.

Demographic Profile

Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.

Nationality
Guamanian(s)
Ethnic Groups
Chamorro 37%, Filipino 26%, white 10%, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and other 27%
Population
153,836
Population in Major Urban Areas
HAGATNA (capital) 169,000

In-Depth People and Society Profile

Health, education, religion, languages, notable people, and society — available to members.

Life expectancy at birth in Guam reflects the island's relatively strong healthcare infrastructure and its close ties to the United States medical system. Residents of Guam can generally expect to live into their late seventies, with overall life expectancy hovering around 77 to 79 years. As with most populations worldwide, women in Guam tend to outlive men, with female life expectancy reaching approximately 80 to 82 years compared to roughly 74 to 76 years for males.

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