Guyana GDP (2026)

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Guyana has become one of the world's fastest-changing economies following major offshore oil discoveries. Alongside energy production, agriculture, mining, forestry, and infrastructure investment continue to support broader economic development. This page covers Guyana GDP statistics, historical performance, and the country's economic outlook for 2026.

Guyana Live GDP
$19,951,389,671
GDP Added Today
$40,008,849
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
16.20%
vs 2025
โ–ผ โˆ’3.10%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$33,167
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +$6,173
Global Rank (Nominal)
#117
of 218 countries
Years Covered
1980โ€“2026
47 years

Guyana GDP Growth (1980โ€“2026)

Annual real GDP growth rate (%)

Historical Highlights

1980โ€“2026 GDP performance summary

Highest GDP $33.96B
Lowest GDP $654.00M
Average Growth 6.69%
1980โ€“2026
Best Growth 63.30%
Weakest Growth -11.50%
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Share of World GDP (2026)

Guyana 0.03%
United States 25.58%
China 16.47%
Germany 4.31%
Japan 3.46%
Rest of World 50.16%
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Key Findings

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Guyana's GDP in 2026 is $33.96B.

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It ranks #117 among 218 countries.

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Guyana contributes 0.03% to the world economy.

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GDP per capita is $33,167 in 2026.

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The economy recorded GDP growth of 16.20% in 2026.

Historical Data

Guyana GDP Historical Data (1980โ€“2026)

2026 $33,961,000,000 16.20% $33,167 0.03% #116
2025 $27,097,000,000 19.30% $26,994 0.02% #122
2024 $24,659,000,000 43.80% $25,792 0.02% #121
2023 $16,919,000,000 33.80% $18,428 0.02% #134
2022 $14,718,000,000 63.30% $16,425 0.01% #138
2021 $8,041,000,000 20.10% $9,201 0.01% #156
2020 $5,471,000,000 43.50% $6,363 0.01% #162
2019 $5,174,000,000 5.40% $6,174 0.01% #166
2018 $4,788,000,000 4.40% $6,053 0.01% #166
2017 $4,748,000,000 3.70% $6,255 0.01% #166
2016 $4,483,000,000 3.80% $6,006 0.01% #164
2015 $4,280,000,000 0.70% $5,795 0.01% #166
2014 $4,128,000,000 1.70% $5,604 0.01% #167
2013 $4,168,000,000 3.70% $5,617 0.01% #166
2012 $4,063,000,000 5.00% $5,440 0.01% #166
2011 $3,328,000,000 5.40% $4,445 0.00% #166
2010 $2,889,000,000 4.40% $3,837 0.00% #164
2009 $2,596,000,000 3.30% $3,457 0.00% #164
2008 $2,491,000,000 2.00% $3,330 0.00% #164
2007 $2,225,000,000 7.00% $2,982 0.00% #164
2006 $1,899,000,000 5.10% $2,552 0.00% #164
2005 $1,712,000,000 -1.90% $2,306 0.00% #163
2004 $1,657,000,000 1.60% $2,233 0.00% #163
2003 $1,592,000,000 -0.70% $2,144 0.00% #162
2002 $1,555,000,000 1.10% $2,093 0.00% #159
2001 $1,504,000,000 2.30% $2,024 0.00% #157
2000 $1,497,000,000 -1.30% $2,017 0.00% #154
1999 $1,488,000,000 3.00% $2,011 0.00% #151
1998 $1,500,000,000 -1.70% $2,036 0.00% #153
1997 $1,587,000,000 6.20% $2,162 0.00% #152
1996 $1,495,000,000 8.00% $2,049 0.00% #151
1995 $1,332,000,000 5.10% $1,832 0.00% #150
1994 $1,176,000,000 8.50% $1,627 0.00% #143
1993 $1,003,000,000 8.20% $1,393 0.00% #144
1992 $823,000,000 7.80% $1,146 0.00% #144
1991 $744,000,000 6.00% $1,037 0.00% #133
1990 $685,000,000 -3.00% $951 0.00% #131
1989 $832,000,000 -4.90% $1,146 0.00% #128
1988 $828,000,000 -6.00% $1,126 0.00% #127
1987 $728,000,000 -0.10% $982 0.00% #127
1986 $789,000,000 -0.20% $1,054 0.01% #127
1985 $697,000,000 0.40% $924 0.01% #127
1984 $654,000,000 2.10% $861 0.01% #126
1983 $703,000,000 -11.50% $922 0.01% #126
1982 $692,000,000 -8.90% $905 0.01% #126
1981 $808,000,000 0.60% $1,056 0.01% #125
1980 $842,000,000 -2.10% $1,102 0.01% #124

Guyana GDP Projections (IMF)

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Year GDP Nominal (Current USD) GDP Growth Rate (%) GDP Per Capita (USD) World Share (%) Global Rank
2027 $39,151,000,000 19.70% $37,486 0.03% #109
2028 $43,669,000,000 22.10% $41,195 0.03% #109
2029 $48,473,000,000 12.80% $45,050 0.03% #106
2030 $50,425,000,000 11.50% $46,401 0.03% #105
2031 $53,154,000,000 1.10% $48,428 0.03% #105

Guyana Economy Overview

Guyana has experienced rapid economic transformation following significant offshore oil discoveries. Petroleum production has become the country's leading growth engine, while traditional industries such as rice, sugar, gold mining, bauxite, timber, and agriculture continue to contribute to exports and employment.

Construction, transportation, finance, retail, and public infrastructure have expanded alongside increasing energy investment. Government spending on roads, ports, healthcare, housing, and education aims to support broader economic diversification beyond the oil sector.

Guyana GDP Outlook

Guyanaโ€™s outlook is dominated by rapidly expanding offshore oil production and the large public revenues associated with the energy sector. Investment in roads, ports, electricity, housing, healthcare, education, and agriculture could transform the wider economy. Oil services, construction, logistics, manufacturing, and tourism may also grow quickly. The main risks include inflation, labor shortages, excessive dependence on petroleum, weak implementation capacity, environmental concerns, territorial tensions, and inefficient management of resource income.