Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Guyana
Guyana: Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP was 2.12 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
2.12 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
Change on year
up 14.5%
World rank
87th
of 180 countries
All-time high
11.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 1970
All-time low
1.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 2022
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Guyana, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2023, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Guyana stood at 2.12 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP.
That represents a change of up 14.5% on the previous year and up 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Guyana peaked at 11.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 1.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, in 2022.
Guyana ranks 87th of 180 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 54 years of available data.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Guyana, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 11.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 11.04 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1972 | 10.79 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 1973 | 10.45 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 1974 | 7.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -24.9% |
| 1975 | 7.75 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 1976 | 8.84 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +14.2% |
| 1977 | 8.53 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1978 | 7.28 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.6% |
| 1979 | 6.98 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.1% |
| 1980 | 6.29 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -9.9% |
| 1981 | 6.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +7.7% |
| 1982 | 6.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 1983 | 6.35 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 1984 | 6.75 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +6.3% |
| 1985 | 6.3 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 1986 | 5.63 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -10.6% |
| 1987 | 8.19 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +45.3% |
| 1988 | 6.63 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -19.0% |
| 1989 | 6.84 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.3% |
| 1990 | 6.63 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 1991 | 7.64 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +15.2% |
| 1992 | 7.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 6.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -10.7% |
| 1994 | 5.98 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -13.5% |
| 1995 | 5.46 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 1996 | 5.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 1997 | 5.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 5.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 5.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 5.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 2001 | 6.09 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +9.5% |
| 2002 | 6.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 6.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +7.6% |
| 2004 | 7.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 7.64 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 2.83 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -63.0% |
| 2007 | 2.64 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 2008 | 2.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 2.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.7% |
| 2010 | 2.24 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 2.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 2.15 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 2013 | 2.1 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 2.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 2.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 2.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 2.1 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 2.05 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 2.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +15.9% |
| 2020 | 2.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 2.12 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.4% |
| 2022 | 1.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.5% |
| 2023 | 2.12 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +14.5% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 2.12 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 1.7× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 2.12 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.7 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 1.3× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | -63.0% | 7.64 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.83 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP |
| 1987 | +45.3% | 5.63 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 8.19 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.09 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 6.98 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 11.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.66 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 5.63 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 8.19 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 5.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 7.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.99 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 7.64 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.18 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.05 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.09 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
- 84 Montenegro 2.18 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 85 Dominican Republic 2.17 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 86 Angola 2.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 88 Guatemala 2.12 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 89 El Salvador 2.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 90 Sao Tome and Principe 2.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 34.31 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Guyana?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Guyana was 2.12 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 11.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 1970.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2022.
- How does Guyana rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp?
- Guyana ranks 87th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Guyana data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.