Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Guyana
Guyana: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) was 31.47 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Guyana, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Guyana stood at 31.47 billion constant 2015 US$. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 19.4% on the previous year and up 697.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Guyana peaked at 31.47 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.38 billion constant 2015 US$, in 1963.
That places Guyana 98th out of 194 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Guyana, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 1.55 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.3% |
| 1962 | 1.58 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.3% |
| 1963 | 1.38 billion constant 2015 US$ | -12.9% |
| 1964 | 1.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.3% |
| 1965 | 1.67 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.2% |
| 1966 | 1.73 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.3% |
| 1967 | 1.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.7% |
| 1968 | 1.83 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.8% |
| 1969 | 1.95 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.7% |
| 1970 | 2.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.1% |
| 1971 | 2.11 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.8% |
| 1972 | 2.04 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.9% |
| 1973 | 2.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 2.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.9% |
| 1975 | 2.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.1% |
| 1976 | 2.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.4% |
| 1977 | 2.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.5% |
| 1978 | 2.37 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.9% |
| 1979 | 2.31 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.6% |
| 1980 | 2.34 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.4% |
| 1981 | 2.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.2% |
| 1982 | 2.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | -11.2% |
| 1983 | 1.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | -11.9% |
| 1984 | 1.74 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 1.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 1.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.0% |
| 1987 | 1.82 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.0% |
| 1988 | 1.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.0% |
| 1989 | 1.68 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.9% |
| 1990 | 1.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.1% |
| 1991 | 1.73 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.1% |
| 1992 | 1.86 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.8% |
| 1993 | 2.02 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.2% |
| 1994 | 2.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.5% |
| 1995 | 2.30 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.0% |
| 1996 | 2.48 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.0% |
| 1997 | 2.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.2% |
| 1998 | 2.59 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 2.67 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 2.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 2.69 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 2.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 2.70 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 2.75 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 2.69 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 2.83 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 3.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.2% |
| 2008 | 3.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 3.20 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.6% |
| 2010 | 3.33 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 3.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 3.69 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.3% |
| 2013 | 3.82 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 3.89 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 3.95 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 4.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 4.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 4.41 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 4.60 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 6.84 billion constant 2015 US$ | +48.7% |
| 2021 | 8.22 billion constant 2015 US$ | +20.1% |
| 2022 | 13.58 billion constant 2015 US$ | +65.3% |
| 2023 | 18.23 billion constant 2015 US$ | +34.2% |
| 2024 | 26.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | +44.5% |
| 2025 | 31.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | +19.4% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 31.47 billion constant 2015 US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 96.66 billion constant 2015 US$, 33% of the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 31.47 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 23.67 billion constant 2015 US$, 1.3× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Guyana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +65.3% | 8.22 billion constant 2015 US$ | 13.58 billion constant 2015 US$ |
| 2020 | +48.7% | 4.60 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6.84 billion constant 2015 US$ |
| 2024 | +44.5% | 18.23 billion constant 2015 US$ | 26.35 billion constant 2015 US$ |
| 2023 | +34.2% | 13.58 billion constant 2015 US$ | 18.23 billion constant 2015 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | 1.38 billion constant 2015 US$ | 1.95 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | 2.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | 2.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.90 billion constant 2015 US$ | 1.68 billion constant 2015 US$ | 2.34 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.21 billion constant 2015 US$ | 1.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | 2.67 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.83 billion constant 2015 US$ | 2.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | 3.20 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.95 billion constant 2015 US$ | 3.33 billion constant 2015 US$ | 4.60 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.45 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6.84 billion constant 2015 US$ | 31.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
- 95 Yemen 35.32 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 96 Nepal 32.12 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 97 Lebanon 32.00 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 99 Sudan 30.07 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 100 Bolivia 29.61 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 101 Cyprus 29.05 billion constant 2015 US$ 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$), annual growth rate 34.31 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Guyana?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Guyana was 31.47 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 31.47 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.38 billion constant 2015 US$ in 1963.
- How does Guyana rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva)?
- Guyana ranks 98th out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 697.5%. 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 Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross value added at basic prices reflects the price of products receivable by the producer exclusive of taxes payable on products and inclusive of subsidies receivable on products, less intermediate consumption valued at purchasers' prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.