Guyana GDP Per Capita (2026)
Guyana has a rapidly transforming South American economy driven increasingly by offshore oil production, alongside agriculture, mining, construction, services, and trade. GDP per capita provides a particularly important measure of how the country’s rapidly expanding economic output compares with its relatively small population. Explore Guyana’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$33,167
Est. in USD
World Rank
#42
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+22.9%
+$6,173
South America Rank
#1
Out of 12 countries
1. Guyana GDP Per Capita in 2026
Guyana’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident, with the expanding oil sector playing an increasingly significant role in national output. Agriculture, mining, construction, and services also contribute to economic activity. Adjusting total GDP for population helps show how rapid growth in resource production translates into output on a per-person basis.
2. Guyana GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Guyana GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $33,167 | +22.9% |
| 2025 | $26,994 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $25,792 | +40.0% |
| 2023 | $18,428 | +12.2% |
| 2022 | $16,425 | +78.5% |
| 2021 | $9,201 | +44.6% |
| 2020 | $6,363 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | $6,174 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | $6,053 | -3.2% |
| 2017 | $6,255 | +4.1% |
| 2016 | $6,006 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | $5,795 | +3.4% |
| 2014 | $5,604 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | $5,617 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | $5,440 | +22.4% |
| 2011 | $4,445 | +15.8% |
| 2010 | $3,837 | +11.0% |
| 2009 | $3,457 | +3.8% |
| 2008 | $3,330 | +11.7% |
| 2007 | $2,982 | +16.8% |
| 2006 | $2,552 | +10.7% |
| 2005 | $2,306 | +3.3% |
| 2004 | $2,233 | +4.2% |
| 2003 | $2,144 | +2.4% |
| 2002 | $2,093 | +3.4% |
| 2001 | $2,024 | +0.3% |
| 2000 | $2,017 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | $2,011 | -1.2% |
| 1998 | $2,036 | -5.8% |
| 1997 | $2,162 | +5.5% |
| 1996 | $2,049 | +11.8% |
| 1995 | $1,832 | +12.6% |
| 1994 | $1,627 | +16.8% |
| 1993 | $1,393 | +21.6% |
| 1992 | $1,146 | +10.5% |
| 1991 | $1,037 | +9.0% |
| 1990 | $951 | -17.0% |
| 1989 | $1,146 | +1.8% |
| 1988 | $1,126 | +14.7% |
| 1987 | $982 | -6.8% |
| 1986 | $1,054 | +14.1% |
| 1985 | $924 | +7.3% |
| 1984 | $861 | -6.6% |
| 1983 | $922 | +1.9% |
| 1982 | $905 | -14.3% |
| 1981 | $1,056 | -4.2% |
| 1980 | $1,102 | — |
4. Guyana GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+22.9%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+260.5%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+452.2%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+1,199.6%
(2006 to 2026)
Guyana’s GDP per capita has changed rapidly as offshore oil production, investment, infrastructure, exports, and government revenues have expanded. Energy prices, production levels, population trends, inflation, and the pace of diversification can influence annual performance. Historical data helps illustrate the scale of Guyana’s economic transformation and how resource-driven growth has affected output per resident.
5. Guyana GDP Per Capita vs South America and World
Guyana
$33,167
South America Average
$13,752
World Average
$25,179
$0
$16,584
$33,167
USD
Guyana’s GDP per capita is approximately
141.2%
above the
South America average
and
31.7%
above the world average.
6. Guyana GDP Per Capita Ranking in South America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Guyana | $33,167 |
| #2 | Uruguay | $27,608 |
| #3 | Chile | $20,240 |
| #4 | Argentina | $14,357 |
| #5 | Brazil | $12,313 |
| #6 | Peru | $10,960 |
| #7 | Colombia | $10,104 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Guyana
Guyana GDP (Nominal)
$34.0 Billion
(2026)
Guyana GDP Per Capita
$33,167
(2026)
Guyana’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita adjusts that output for population. Because Guyana has a relatively small population and rapidly expanding oil production, the per-capita measure can change significantly. Considering both indicators together provides a clearer view of economic scale and production per resident.
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8. Guyana GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $37,486 | +13.0% |
| 2028 | $41,195 | +9.9% |
| 2029 | $45,050 | +9.4% |
| 2030 | $46,401 | +3.0% |
Guyana GDP per capita is projected to reach $46,401 by 2030, representing a 39.9% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Guyana GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Guyana GDP per capita is estimated at $33,167 in 2026.
It ranks #42 globally and #1 in South America.
GDP per capita increased by 22.9% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 260.5%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 452.2%.
It is approximately 141.2% above the South America average.
It is approximately 31.7% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $46,401 by 2030, 39.9% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Guyana GDP Per Capita FAQs
Guyana GDP per capita is estimated at $33,167 in 2026.
Guyana ranks #42 globally and #1 in South America by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 22.9% compared with 2025.
Guyana GDP per capita was approximately $5,795 in 2015.
Guyana GDP per capita is approximately 141.2% above the South America average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.