Imports of goods and services in Guyana
Guyana: Imports of goods and services was 180.91 billion current LCU in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Guyana, 1960–2005
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Guyana is 180.91 billion current LCU, measured in 2005. That is the highest value across all 46 years on record.
The figure is up 10.1% on the previous year and up 82.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Guyana peaked at 180.91 billion current LCU in 2005 and was at its lowest, 139.00 million current LCU, in 1963.
That places Guyana 118th out of 192 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Guyana, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 166.20 million current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 168.80 million current LCU | +1.6% |
| 1962 | 150.00 million current LCU | -11.1% |
| 1963 | 139.00 million current LCU | -7.3% |
| 1964 | 178.70 million current LCU | +28.6% |
| 1965 | 209.00 million current LCU | +17.0% |
| 1966 | 233.90 million current LCU | +11.9% |
| 1967 | 254.30 million current LCU | +8.7% |
| 1968 | 253.40 million current LCU | -0.4% |
| 1969 | 276.40 million current LCU | +9.1% |
| 1970 | 305.30 million current LCU | +10.5% |
| 1971 | 308.50 million current LCU | +1.0% |
| 1972 | 352.20 million current LCU | +14.2% |
| 1973 | 444.20 million current LCU | +26.1% |
| 1974 | 634.10 million current LCU | +42.8% |
| 1975 | 889.50 million current LCU | +40.3% |
| 1976 | 1.03 billion current LCU | +16.2% |
| 1977 | 885.90 million current LCU | -14.3% |
| 1978 | 799.90 million current LCU | -9.7% |
| 1979 | 918.00 million current LCU | +14.8% |
| 1980 | 1.41 billion current LCU | +53.8% |
| 1981 | 1.47 billion current LCU | +4.4% |
| 1982 | 1.01 billion current LCU | -31.3% |
| 1983 | 948.00 million current LCU | -6.5% |
| 1984 | 854.10 million current LCU | -9.9% |
| 1985 | 1.21 billion current LCU | +41.3% |
| 1986 | 1.15 billion current LCU | -4.3% |
| 1987 | 3.15 billion current LCU | +173.1% |
| 1988 | 2.81 billion current LCU | -10.9% |
| 1989 | 7.60 billion current LCU | +170.2% |
| 1990 | 12.51 billion current LCU | +64.7% |
| 1991 | 46.87 billion current LCU | +274.7% |
| 1992 | 69.74 billion current LCU | +48.8% |
| 1993 | 77.48 billion current LCU | +11.1% |
| 1994 | 87.61 billion current LCU | +13.1% |
| 1995 | 98.97 billion current LCU | +13.0% |
| 1996 | 107.67 billion current LCU | +8.8% |
| 1997 | 116.79 billion current LCU | +8.5% |
| 1998 | 116.55 billion current LCU | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 129.29 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 2000 | 143.91 billion current LCU | +11.3% |
| 2001 | 142.34 billion current LCU | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 144.57 billion current LCU | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 143.32 billion current LCU | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 164.29 billion current LCU | +14.6% |
| 2005 | 180.91 billion current LCU | +10.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 202.97 million current LCU | 139.00 million current LCU | 276.40 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 657.15 million current LCU | 305.30 million current LCU | 1.03 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.16 billion current LCU | 854.10 million current LCU | 7.60 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 86.35 billion current LCU | 12.51 billion current LCU | 129.29 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 153.23 billion current LCU | 142.34 billion current LCU | 180.91 billion current LCU | 6 |
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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)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 21.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.9565 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 31,005 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual 21.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 209.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 6.78 million constant LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 12.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1485 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Guyana?
- Imports of goods and services in Guyana was 180.91 billion current LCU in 2005, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 180.91 billion current LCU in 2005.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 139.00 million current LCU in 1963.
- How does Guyana rank for imports of goods and services?
- Guyana ranks 118th out of 192 countries with data for 2005.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 82.8%. 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 Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.