Gross domestic product (GDP) in Guyana
Guyana: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 35.93 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
35.93 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
Change on year
up 31.7%
World rank
135th
of 184 countries
All-time high
35.93 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2023
All-time low
2.60 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
in 1989
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Guyana, 1970–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
In 2023, gross domestic product (gdp) in Guyana stood at 35.93 billion international-$ in 2021 prices. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
The figure is up 31.7% on the previous year and up 311.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Guyana peaked at 35.93 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.60 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1989.
That places Guyana 135th out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Guyana, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3.05 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 1971 | 3.11 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.3% |
| 1972 | 3.08 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.1% |
| 1973 | 3.21 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.1% |
| 1974 | 3.41 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.2% |
| 1975 | 3.83 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.5% |
| 1976 | 4.02 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.9% |
| 1977 | 3.84 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -4.6% |
| 1978 | 3.69 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -3.8% |
| 1979 | 3.70 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.4% |
| 1980 | 3.79 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.4% |
| 1981 | 3.86 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.8% |
| 1982 | 3.32 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -14.1% |
| 1983 | 3.11 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -6.4% |
| 1984 | 2.95 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -4.9% |
| 1985 | 2.86 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -3.2% |
| 1986 | 2.84 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.5% |
| 1987 | 2.90 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.1% |
| 1988 | 2.74 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.5% |
| 1989 | 2.60 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.2% |
| 1990 | 2.63 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 2.66 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 2.89 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.7% |
| 1993 | 3.14 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.5% |
| 1994 | 3.26 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 3.39 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 3.62 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 3.85 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.5% |
| 1998 | 3.74 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -3.0% |
| 1999 | 3.82 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 3.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 4.34 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.4% |
| 2002 | 4.54 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 5.01 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.1% |
| 2004 | 5.68 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +13.6% |
| 2005 | 6.30 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.9% |
| 2006 | 6.72 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 7.21 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.2% |
| 2008 | 7.76 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.7% |
| 2009 | 7.42 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 7.70 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 8.33 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.2% |
| 2012 | 8.73 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 8.74 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 8.80 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 9.49 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.8% |
| 2016 | 9.61 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 9.98 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 9.81 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 12.28 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +25.2% |
| 2020 | 12.39 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 17.04 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +37.6% |
| 2022 | 27.29 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +60.1% |
| 2023 | 35.93 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +31.7% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 35.93 billion international-$ in 2021 prices is below the median for high income countries, which is 277.84 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 13% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 35.93 billion international-$ in 2021 prices is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 42.33 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 85% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross domestic product (GDP) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +60.1% | 17.04 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 27.29 billion international-$ in 2021 prices |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.49 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 3.05 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 4.02 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.10 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 2.60 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 3.86 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.30 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 2.63 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 3.85 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.90 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 3.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 7.76 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.35 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 7.70 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 12.28 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.16 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 12.39 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 35.93 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 4 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
- 132 Congo 38.48 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 133 Palestine 37.13 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 134 Malawi 36.88 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 136 Equatorial Guinea 35.90 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 137 Mauritius 35.38 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 138 Moldova 34.88 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
More economy & growth data for Guyana
- 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 5.70 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0002 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 6.86 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 8.63 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 860.28 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.3499 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 10,383 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 34.31 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Guyana?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Guyana was 35.93 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 35.93 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.60 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 1989.
- How does Guyana rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Guyana ranks 135th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 311.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total economic output of a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.