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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
180,865
Population in Major Urban Areas
HAGATNA (capital) 169,000

Education

Literacy, schooling, and education culture.

Literacy Definition
age 15 and over can read and write

Religion

Religious affiliation by share of population.

  • Roman Catholic85.0%
  • other15.0%

Languages

Languages spoken, official status, and notes.

English, Chamorro, Japanese

  • English
  • Japanese