Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Guyana
Guyana: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre was 170,186 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
170,186 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 31.7%
World rank
160th
of 181 countries
All-time high
170,186 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
13,201 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 1989
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Guyana, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Guyana is 170,186 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
That represents a change of up 31.7% on the previous year and up 283.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Guyana peaked at 170,186 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 13,201 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, in 1989.
That places Guyana 160th out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Guyana, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 15,484 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1971 | 15,834 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1972 | 15,659 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 1973 | 16,304 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1974 | 17,315 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 1975 | 19,473 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +12.5% |
| 1976 | 20,418 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1977 | 19,488 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 1978 | 18,753 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.8% |
| 1979 | 18,820 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1980 | 19,275 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1981 | 19,621 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1982 | 16,851 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -14.1% |
| 1983 | 15,780 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -6.4% |
| 1984 | 15,000 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -4.9% |
| 1985 | 14,515 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.2% |
| 1986 | 14,444 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1987 | 14,744 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1988 | 13,929 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.5% |
| 1989 | 13,201 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.2% |
| 1990 | 13,352 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 13,519 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 14,694 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1993 | 15,946 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 1994 | 16,572 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 17,239 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 18,393 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 19,580 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1998 | 18,986 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 1999 | 19,410 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 20,151 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 22,049 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 2002 | 23,083 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 25,426 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 2004 | 28,878 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +13.6% |
| 2005 | 32,015 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.9% |
| 2006 | 34,154 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 36,612 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 2008 | 39,430 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 2009 | 37,677 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 39,127 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 42,337 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 2012 | 44,363 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 44,383 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 44,729 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 48,218 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 2016 | 48,806 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 50,706 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 49,840 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 62,399 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +25.2% |
| 2020 | 58,687 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.9% |
| 2021 | 80,725 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +37.6% |
| 2022 | 129,257 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +60.1% |
| 2023 | 170,186 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +31.7% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 170,186 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.60 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 3% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 170,186 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.42 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 12% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre 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% | 80,725 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 129,257 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17,755 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 15,484 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 20,418 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 15,736 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 13,201 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 19,621 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 16,769 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 13,352 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 19,580 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 29,948 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 20,151 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 39,430 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 47,491 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 39,127 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 62,399 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 109,714 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 58,687 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 170,186 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
- 157 Guinea-Bissau 186,745 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 158 Angola 182,214 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 159 Lesotho 176,341 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 161 Zimbabwe 130,647 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 162 Congo 112,673 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 163 Bolivia 108,953 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre 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$), annual growth rate 34.31 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Guyana?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Guyana was 170,186 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 170,186 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,201 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 1989.
- How does Guyana rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Guyana ranks 160th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 283.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.