Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) in Guyana
Guyana: Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) was 266.72 million current US$ in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Guyana, 1960–2005
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2005, gross fixed capital formation in Guyana stood at 266.72 million current US$. That is the highest value across all 46 years on record.
The figure is up 43.8% on the previous year and up 29.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Guyana peaked at 266.72 million current US$ in 2005 and was at its lowest, 23.27 million current US$, in 1963.
Guyana ranks 174th of 181 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) in Guyana, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 46.43 million current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 45.15 million current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1962 | 33.42 million current US$ | -26.0% |
| 1963 | 23.27 million current US$ | -30.4% |
| 1964 | 30.80 million current US$ | +32.3% |
| 1965 | 41.18 million current US$ | +33.7% |
| 1966 | 50.76 million current US$ | +23.3% |
| 1967 | 61.76 million current US$ | +21.7% |
| 1968 | 48.00 million current US$ | -22.3% |
| 1969 | 49.00 million current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1970 | 56.30 million current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1971 | 51.40 million current US$ | -8.7% |
| 1972 | 51.57 million current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1973 | 73.71 million current US$ | +42.9% |
| 1974 | 90.05 million current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1975 | 145.96 million current US$ | +62.1% |
| 1976 | 152.40 million current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1977 | 116.00 million current US$ | -23.9% |
| 1978 | 96.80 million current US$ | -16.6% |
| 1979 | 130.00 million current US$ | +34.3% |
| 1980 | 179.60 million current US$ | +38.2% |
| 1981 | 168.21 million current US$ | -6.3% |
| 1982 | 120.33 million current US$ | -28.5% |
| 1983 | 104.67 million current US$ | -13.0% |
| 1984 | 120.00 million current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1985 | 135.35 million current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1986 | 170.47 million current US$ | +25.9% |
| 1987 | 98.57 million current US$ | -42.2% |
| 1988 | 74.60 million current US$ | -24.3% |
| 1989 | 71.65 million current US$ | -3.9% |
| 1990 | 109.90 million current US$ | +53.4% |
| 1991 | 138.59 million current US$ | +26.1% |
| 1992 | 193.33 million current US$ | +39.5% |
| 1993 | 183.59 million current US$ | -5.0% |
| 1994 | 147.24 million current US$ | -19.8% |
| 1995 | 206.56 million current US$ | +40.3% |
| 1996 | 224.72 million current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1997 | 238.88 million current US$ | +6.3% |
| 1998 | 207.51 million current US$ | -13.1% |
| 1999 | 173.68 million current US$ | -16.3% |
| 2000 | 169.44 million current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 153.62 million current US$ | -9.3% |
| 2002 | 151.47 million current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 155.69 million current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 185.50 million current US$ | +19.1% |
| 2005 | 266.72 million current US$ | +43.8% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 266.72 million current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 50.73 billion current US$, 1% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 266.72 million current US$ is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 10.71 billion current US$, 2% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 42.98 million current US$ | 23.27 million current US$ | 61.76 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 96.42 million current US$ | 51.40 million current US$ | 152.40 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 124.35 million current US$ | 71.65 million current US$ | 179.60 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 182.40 million current US$ | 109.90 million current US$ | 238.88 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 180.41 million current US$ | 151.47 million current US$ | 266.72 million current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
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 gross fixed capital formation in Guyana?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Guyana was 266.72 million current US$ in 2005, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 266.72 million current US$ in 2005.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.27 million current US$ in 1963.
- How does Guyana rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Guyana ranks 174th out of 181 countries with data for 2005.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.1%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.