Gross savings (current US$) in Guyana
Guyana: Gross savings (current US$) was 144.15 million current US$ in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Gross savings in Guyana, 1977–2005
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2005, gross savings in Guyana stood at 144.15 million current US$.
That represents a change of down 5.1% on the previous year and up 25.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross savings in Guyana peaked at 170.61 million current US$ in 1996 and was at its lowest, -57.50 million current US$, in 1983.
That places Guyana 165th out of 178 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross savings (current US$) in Guyana, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 30.00 million current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 71.61 million current US$ | +138.7% |
| 1979 | 83.99 million current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1980 | 80.30 million current US$ | -4.4% |
| 1981 | -16.78 million current US$ | -120.9% |
| 1982 | -32.50 million current US$ | +93.7% |
| 1983 | -57.50 million current US$ | +76.9% |
| 1984 | 17.37 million current US$ | -130.2% |
| 1985 | 25.94 million current US$ | +49.3% |
| 1992 | 48.33 million current US$ | +86.3% |
| 1993 | 78.78 million current US$ | +63.0% |
| 1994 | 60.43 million current US$ | -23.3% |
| 1995 | 114.91 million current US$ | +90.2% |
| 1996 | 170.61 million current US$ | +48.5% |
| 1997 | 131.89 million current US$ | -22.7% |
| 1998 | 109.40 million current US$ | -17.1% |
| 1999 | 88.17 million current US$ | -19.4% |
| 2000 | 68.36 million current US$ | -22.5% |
| 2001 | 47.83 million current US$ | -30.0% |
| 2002 | 48.49 million current US$ | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 83.06 million current US$ | +71.3% |
| 2004 | 151.97 million current US$ | +83.0% |
| 2005 | 144.15 million current US$ | -5.1% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 144.15 million current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 58.75 billion current US$, 0% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 144.15 million current US$ is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 12.79 billion current US$, 1% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 61.87 million current US$ | 30.00 million current US$ | 83.99 million current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 2.80 million current US$ | -57.50 million current US$ | 80.30 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 100.31 million current US$ | 48.33 million current US$ | 170.61 million current US$ | 8 |
| 2000s | 90.64 million current US$ | 47.83 million current US$ | 151.97 million current US$ | 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 gross savings in Guyana?
- Gross savings in Guyana was 144.15 million current US$ in 2005, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross savings recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 170.61 million current US$ in 1996.
- What is the lowest gross savings recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was -57.50 million current US$ in 1983.
- How does Guyana rank for gross savings?
- Guyana ranks 165th out of 178 countries with data for 2005.
- Is gross savings rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.5%. 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 savings (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Savings is an amount that represents the part of disposable income (adjusted for the change in pension entitlements) that is not spent on final consumption. Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers. 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.