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
$25,176,440,717
GDP Added Today
$54,605,101
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% #135
2022 $14,718,000,000 63.30% $16,425 0.01% #139
2021 $8,041,000,000 20.10% $9,201 0.01% #157
2020 $5,471,000,000 43.50% $6,363 0.01% #164
2019 $5,174,000,000 5.40% $6,174 0.01% #168
2018 $4,788,000,000 4.40% $6,053 0.01% #168
2017 $4,748,000,000 3.70% $6,255 0.01% #168
2016 $4,483,000,000 3.80% $6,006 0.01% #166
2015 $4,280,000,000 0.70% $5,795 0.01% #168
2014 $4,128,000,000 1.70% $5,604 0.01% #170
2013 $4,168,000,000 3.70% $5,617 0.01% #169
2012 $4,063,000,000 5.00% $5,440 0.01% #170
2011 $3,328,000,000 5.40% $4,445 0.00% #171
2010 $2,889,000,000 4.40% $3,837 0.00% #170
2009 $2,596,000,000 3.30% $3,457 0.00% #170
2008 $2,491,000,000 2.00% $3,330 0.00% #172
2007 $2,225,000,000 7.00% $2,982 0.00% #173
2006 $1,899,000,000 5.10% $2,552 0.00% #174
2005 $1,712,000,000 -1.90% $2,306 0.00% #174
2004 $1,657,000,000 1.60% $2,233 0.00% #173
2003 $1,592,000,000 -0.70% $2,144 0.00% #169
2002 $1,555,000,000 1.10% $2,093 0.00% #165
2001 $1,504,000,000 2.30% $2,024 0.00% #161
2000 $1,497,000,000 -1.30% $2,017 0.00% #158
1999 $1,488,000,000 3.00% $2,011 0.00% #154
1998 $1,500,000,000 -1.70% $2,036 0.00% #156
1997 $1,587,000,000 6.20% $2,162 0.00% #154
1996 $1,495,000,000 8.00% $2,049 0.00% #153
1995 $1,332,000,000 5.10% $1,832 0.00% #152
1994 $1,176,000,000 8.50% $1,627 0.00% #145
1993 $1,003,000,000 8.20% $1,393 0.00% #147
1992 $823,000,000 7.80% $1,146 0.00% #151
1991 $744,000,000 6.00% $1,037 0.00% #140
1990 $685,000,000 -3.00% $951 0.00% #137
1989 $832,000,000 -4.90% $1,146 0.00% #133
1988 $828,000,000 -6.00% $1,126 0.00% #132
1987 $728,000,000 -0.10% $982 0.00% #132
1986 $789,000,000 -0.20% $1,054 0.01% #129
1985 $697,000,000 0.40% $924 0.01% #129
1984 $654,000,000 2.10% $861 0.01% #128
1983 $703,000,000 -11.50% $922 0.01% #128
1982 $692,000,000 -8.90% $905 0.01% #129
1981 $808,000,000 0.60% $1,056 0.01% #126
1980 $842,000,000 -2.10% $1,102 0.01% #125

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.