Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) in Guyana
Guyana: Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) was 165.40 billion current LCU in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Final consumption expenditure in Guyana, 1960–2005
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Guyana recorded 165.40 billion current LCU for final consumption expenditure in 2005. That is the highest value across all 46 years on record.
That represents a change of up 23.0% on the previous year and up 141.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure in Guyana peaked at 165.40 billion current LCU in 2005 and was at its lowest, 199.80 million current LCU, in 1963.
That places Guyana 131st out of 188 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) in Guyana, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 233.30 million current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 245.10 million current LCU | +5.1% |
| 1962 | 239.30 million current LCU | -2.4% |
| 1963 | 199.80 million current LCU | -16.5% |
| 1964 | 268.30 million current LCU | +34.3% |
| 1965 | 290.60 million current LCU | +8.3% |
| 1966 | 316.10 million current LCU | +8.8% |
| 1967 | 325.50 million current LCU | +3.0% |
| 1968 | 343.00 million current LCU | +5.4% |
| 1969 | 375.80 million current LCU | +9.6% |
| 1970 | 416.60 million current LCU | +10.9% |
| 1971 | 438.00 million current LCU | +5.1% |
| 1972 | 488.20 million current LCU | +11.5% |
| 1973 | 577.00 million current LCU | +18.2% |
| 1974 | 684.20 million current LCU | +18.6% |
| 1975 | 795.20 million current LCU | +16.2% |
| 1976 | 993.80 million current LCU | +25.0% |
| 1977 | 972.70 million current LCU | -2.1% |
| 1978 | 1.01 billion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 1979 | 1.04 billion current LCU | +3.2% |
| 1980 | 1.20 billion current LCU | +15.4% |
| 1981 | 1.47 billion current LCU | +22.4% |
| 1982 | 1.34 billion current LCU | -9.1% |
| 1983 | 1.43 billion current LCU | +7.0% |
| 1984 | 1.33 billion current LCU | -7.1% |
| 1985 | 1.52 billion current LCU | +14.6% |
| 1986 | 1.45 billion current LCU | -4.7% |
| 1987 | 2.78 billion current LCU | +92.1% |
| 1988 | 3.44 billion current LCU | +23.6% |
| 1989 | 8.78 billion current LCU | +155.0% |
| 1990 | 13.47 billion current LCU | +53.5% |
| 1991 | 30.48 billion current LCU | +126.2% |
| 1992 | 33.52 billion current LCU | +10.0% |
| 1993 | 45.11 billion current LCU | +34.6% |
| 1994 | 64.15 billion current LCU | +42.2% |
| 1995 | 68.57 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 1996 | 73.52 billion current LCU | +7.2% |
| 1997 | 83.13 billion current LCU | +13.1% |
| 1998 | 89.70 billion current LCU | +7.9% |
| 1999 | 102.70 billion current LCU | +14.5% |
| 2000 | 118.09 billion current LCU | +15.0% |
| 2001 | 123.08 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 126.34 billion current LCU | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 128.01 billion current LCU | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 134.44 billion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 165.40 billion current LCU | +23.0% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 165.40 billion current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 326.40 billion current LCU, 51% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 165.40 billion current LCU is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 894.29 billion current LCU, 18% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) in Guyana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +155.0% | 3.44 billion current LCU | 8.78 billion current LCU |
| 1991 | +126.2% | 13.47 billion current LCU | 30.48 billion current LCU |
| 1987 | +92.1% | 1.45 billion current LCU | 2.78 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 283.68 million current LCU | 199.80 million current LCU | 375.80 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 741.36 million current LCU | 416.60 million current LCU | 1.04 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.47 billion current LCU | 1.20 billion current LCU | 8.78 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 60.44 billion current LCU | 13.47 billion current LCU | 102.70 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 132.56 billion current LCU | 118.09 billion current LCU | 165.40 billion current LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Guyana
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -55.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 11.36 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 11.93 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 46.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 2.73 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 39.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 1.99 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is final consumption expenditure in Guyana?
- Final consumption expenditure in Guyana was 165.40 billion current LCU in 2005, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest final consumption expenditure recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 165.40 billion current LCU in 2005.
- What is the lowest final consumption expenditure recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 199.80 million current LCU in 1963.
- How does Guyana rank for final consumption expenditure?
- Guyana ranks 131st out of 188 countries with data for 2005.
- Is final consumption expenditure rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 141.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Final consumption expenditure is expenditure on goods and services by resident institutional units for the direct satisfaction of human needs or wants, whether individual or collective. Final consumption expenditure can be measured for households, general government, the central bank and non-profit institutions serving households. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.