Gross savings in Guyana
Guyana: Gross savings 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$, in 1983.
That places Guyana 163rd out of 177 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 61.87 million current US$ | 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
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -25.1% (2005)
- Inflation of consumer prices 3.3% (2025)
- GDP per capita 39,192 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 1.9% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 32.76 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 39,192 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 208.5 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 217.32 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.04 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 170.46 billion current LCU (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 163rd out of 177 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.