Moving to Spain from Guyana

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Guyana to Spain — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Guyana to Spain, and you’d need to navigate life in Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Madrid averages 68°F vs 87°F in Georgetown, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Guyana to Spain, based on official data.

Moved in 2019
6 ↑ 50% vs 2018

people moved from Guyana to Spain · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Spain?

Top countries of origin for Spain's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Guyana to Spain.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GY
19.1
ES
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
ES
3.5

Spain performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GY
$1,331
ES
$4,935
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GY
13.9
ES
42.9

Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GY
52.0
ES
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
ES
4.5t

Spain performs significantly better than Guyana across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GY
12.9
ES
39.2
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GY
3.3%
ES
43.2%

Spain generally does better on infrastructure, though Guyana leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GY
12.0%
ES
10.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$32,414
ES
$38,627

Spain performs significantly better than Guyana across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GY
70.3 yrs
ES
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
23.2
ES
2.6

Spain performs significantly better than Guyana across all family life metrics.

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Georgetown Rain: 89.1 in/yr (2263 mm)
87° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Madrid Rain: 16.6 in/yr (421 mm)
68° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown Madrid
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) 55°/40°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 73°/53°F (23°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 58°/44°F (14°/7°C)
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Month Georgetown Madrid
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service, Agencia Estatal de Meteorología Agencia Estatal de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana and Spain. To live, work, or study long-term in Spain, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Spain's immigration authority.

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Spain

Visa Required
Guyana passport holders need a visa to enter Spain.
Spain passport

Spain passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Free
Spain passport holders can enter Guyana without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Spain?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Spain has 39.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Spain safe for expats?

Spain performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Spain is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 19.1 in Guyana.

How is healthcare in Spain compared to Guyana?

Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Spain, compared to 13.9 in Guyana. Spain scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

What's the weather like in Spain compared to Guyana?

The average high temperature in Madrid is 68°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Madrid receives around 16.6 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.

What language do they speak in Spain?

The official languages in Spain are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. In Guyana, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GY ES
Population 835,986 49,355,143
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) Euro (€)
Languages English Basque, Catalan, Galician, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +592 +34
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number — 112