🇬🇾 Guyana
Guyana (South America) has a population of 835,986 (2025), ranking 162 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Guyana: $32,414 /inh. (2025), ranking 52 out of 211. Economic growth is 19.3 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 12 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 3.3 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Guyana, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): GDP growth (1/211), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186).
Weaknesses – Guyana, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Population living less than 5 m above sea level (212/212), Suicide rate (183/183), Female suicide rate (183/183).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Guyana has $32,414 /inh., above the regional median (South America: $9,123 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Guyana has 12 %, above the regional median (South America: 6.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Guyana has 3.3 %, below the regional median (South America: 4.8 %).
- GDP growth: Guyana has 19.3 %, above the regional median (South America: 2.6 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP growth | 19.3 % | 2025 | 1 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 18.6 % | 2025 | 2 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 33.7 % | 2021 | 7 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $97,899 /inh. | 2025 | 9 of 201 |
| GDP per capita | $32,414 /inh. | 2025 | 52 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $28,470 /inh. | 2025 | 53 of 205 |
| Net national income per capita | $6,274 /inh. | 2021 | 75 of 184 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $81.8B | 2025 | 112 of 201 |
| GDP | $27.1B | 2025 | 121 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | -7.9 % | 2025 | 3 of 210 |
| Real interest rate | 17.6 % | 2025 | 7 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 208.5 LCU/$ | 2025 | 52 of 211 |
| Lending interest rate | 8.2 % | 2025 | 79 of 146 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 3.3 % | 2025 | 106 of 191 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 28.8 % | 2025 | 139 of 164 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in industry | 31.1 % | 2025 | 15 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 31.1 % | 2025 | 95 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 12.2 % | 2025 | 100 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 56.7 % | 2025 | 101 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 55 % | 2025 | 138 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 48.4 % | 2025 | 148 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 24.9 % | 2025 | 156 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 12 % | 2025 | 161 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of goods and services | 109.7 % | 2005 | 5 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 194.4 % | 2005 | 10 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 84.6 % | 2005 | 16 of 192 |
| Current account balance | 13.9 % | 2023 | 16 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 13.3 % | 2024 | 56 of 185 |
| Merchandise exports | $18.7B | 2025 | 82 of 205 |
| Services exports | $523.7M | 2023 | 150 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 33.1 % | 2025 | 4 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $9B | 2025 | 41 of 203 |
| Migrant remittances received | 3.2 % | 2023 | 82 of 196 |
| Official development aid received | 1 % | 2023 | 97 of 160 |
| International tourist arrivals | 86,400 arr. | 2020 | 175 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $28M | 2003 | 180 of 201 |
Public finances 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government final consumption | 26.9 % | 2005 | 15 of 187 |
| Military spending | 1 % | 2025 | 124 of 165 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 22.6 % | 2024 | 18 of 121 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $1.4B | 2025 | 139 of 180 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 15.6 % | 2025 | 154 of 184 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 0.8 months | 2023 | 163 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry (including construction) | 75.1 % | 2025 | 1 of 205 |
| Gross capital formation | 32.3 % | 2005 | 22 of 185 |
| Household final consumption | 73.4 % | 2005 | 48 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7.7 % | 2025 | 90 of 203 |
| Gross savings | 17.5 % | 2005 | 116 of 178 |
| Manufacturing | 1.9 % | 2025 | 185 of 201 |
| Services | 14.8 % | 2025 | 201 of 202 |
Population & Vital Statistics 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in the population | 51.3 % | 2025 | 48 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 28.9 % | 2025 | 74 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 98.1 % | 2020 | 85 of 178 |
| Age dependency ratio | 56 per 100 | 2025 | 99 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 64.1 % | 2025 | 115 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 7 % | 2025 | 123 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 25.6 yrs | 2023 | 153 of 226 |
| Population | 835,986 inhab. | 2025 | 162 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 94.8 per 100 women | 2025 | 166 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 48.7 % | 2025 | 166 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 103.7 per 100 girls | 2024 | 169 of 213 |
| Urban population | 26.5 % | 2025 | 199 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth rate | 19.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 73 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 2.4 children/woman | 2024 | 80 of 213 |
| Death rate | 7.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 100 of 213 |
| Population growth | 0.59 % | 2025 | 128 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 25.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 132 of 194 |
| Road traffic deaths | 22.3 per 100,000 | 2019 | 132 of 188 |
| Infant mortality | 23.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 134 of 194 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 74.1 yrs | 2024 | 141 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 70.3 yrs | 2024 | 149 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 66.6 yrs | 2024 | 159 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 52.6 yrs | 2023 | 178 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 54.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 183 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 16 per 100,000 | 2023 | 183 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 101.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 183 of 183 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Measles vaccination | 99 % | 2024 | 1 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 3.2 per 1,000 | 2023 | 60 of 190 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 26.3 % | 2023 | 86 of 191 |
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 91 of 211 |
| Nurses and midwives | 3.93 per 1,000 | 2023 | 100 of 196 |
| Physicians | 1.39 per 1,000 | 2020 | 104 of 193 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 91.3 % | 2024 | 114 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 95.6 % | 2024 | 122 of 211 |
| HIV prevalence | 1.6 % | 2024 | 129 of 152 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 67 per 100,000 | 2024 | 135 of 206 |
| Health expenditure | 2.5 % | 2023 | 187 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use among women | 2.2 % | 2024 | 38 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 27.7 kg/m² | 2016 | 44 of 190 |
| Tobacco use | 11.7 % | 2024 | 47 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 21.2 % | 2024 | 52 of 165 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 6.5 L/person | 2024 | 78 of 202 |
| Obesity among adult men | 18.7 % | 2024 | 87 of 196 |
| Average height of men | 170.2 cm | 2014 | 108 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 25.1 kg/m² | 2016 | 119 of 190 |
| Average height of women | 157.9 cm | 2014 | 125 of 198 |
| Adult obesity | 30.1 % | 2024 | 133 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 40.2 % | 2024 | 153 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 16.4 % | 2024 | 177 of 207 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Hindus | 23.4 % | 2020 | 5 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.79 | 2003 | 11 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 47 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.62 | 2003 | 58 of 205 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 1.2 % | 2020 | 79 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 6.5 % | 2020 | 81 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 93 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 6.5 % | 2024 | 97 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 65.9 % | 2020 | 98 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 2.9 % | 2020 | 104 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.07 | 2003 | 161 of 203 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 34.4 % | 1998 | 17 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 13 % | 1998 | 120 of 169 |
| Gini index | 45.1 | 1998 | 152 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 4.3 % | 1998 | 157 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of land borders | 2,933 km | 2026 | 64 of 230 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 3 countries | 2026 | 81 of 223 |
| Land area | 211,140 km² | 2024 | 82 of 212 |
| Total area | 214,970 km² | 2024 | 83 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 459 km | 2026 | 107 of 227 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 4.8 ° | 2026 | 166 of 232 |
| Population density | 3.9 inh./km² | 2024 | 207 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable fresh water per person | 293,317 m³/inh. | 2022 | 2 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 2,387 mm | 2022 | 16 of 180 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Highest point | 2,775 m | 2026 | 81 of 229 |
| Average elevation | 207 m | 2026 | 131 of 166 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 78.5 % | 2015 | 212 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest cover | 87.1 % | 2024 | 6 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 8.4 % | 2025 | 161 of 210 |
| Arable land | 0.4 % | 2024 | 194 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 3.4 % | 2024 | 197 of 207 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Core civil society index | 0.9 | 2025 | 36 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.77 | 2025 | 63 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.38 | 2025 | 75 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.52 | 2025 | 82 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.28 | 2025 | 90 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.33 | 2025 | 91 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.49 | 2025 | 96 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.9 | 2025 | 55 of 174 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.85 | 2025 | 58 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.76 | 2025 | 61 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.86 | 2025 | 61 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.82 | 2025 | 67 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.77 | 2025 | 69 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.81 | 2025 | 77 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.77 | 2025 | 78 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.86 | 2025 | 93 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political corruption index | 0.51 | 2025 | 87 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.67 | 2025 | 90 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 39 pts | 2024 | 92 of 179 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.52 | 2025 | 95 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.15 | 2025 | 96 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.2 | 2025 | 100 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.06 | 2025 | 100 of 203 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.47 | 2025 | 105 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.31 | 2025 | 119 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.38 | 2025 | 123 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.41 | 2025 | 128 of 203 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women among ministers | 36.8 % | 2025 | 31 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 36.1 % | 2025 | 42 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,952 | 2025 | 105 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | No law meeting these criteria | 2025 | 55 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 83.3 /100 | 2025 | 60 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 75 /100 | 2025 | 61 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 72.7 /100 | 2025 | 80 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 73.3 /100 | 2025 | 101 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 33.3 /100 | 2025 | 119 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 12.5 /100 | 2025 | 144 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -0.8 pts | 2025 | 141 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | No legal provision | 2025 | 45 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 19.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 170 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Allowed at the discretion of the authorities | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 56.3 % | 2009 | 35 of 78 |
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 8 wks | 2026 | 60 of 61 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 97.6 % | 2020 | 113 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 75 per 100,000 | 2023 | 117 of 192 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 28.6 % | 2020 | 129 of 181 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 30.5 % | 2020 | 136 of 150 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 68.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 174 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 100 % | 2020 | 1 of 210 |
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 9 % | 2020 | 29 of 64 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 0.5 /10 | 2024 | 37 of 186 |
| Trade union membership rate | 14 % | 2018 | 75 of 137 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $288 | 2024 | 83 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $619 | 2024 | 84 of 168 |
Family & Nationality 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 32.3 % | 2020 | 121 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Nationality acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 38 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 6 yrs | 2025 | 174 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2026 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Guyana?
Guyana has about 835,986 inhabitants (2025), ranking 162 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Guyana?
GDP per capita is $32,414 /inh. (2025): Guyana ranks 52 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Guyana?
Annual inflation is 3.3 % (2025); Guyana ranks 106 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Guyana?
The unemployment rate is 12 % (2025); Guyana ranks 161 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Guyana stand in its region (South America)?
GDP per capita: Guyana has $32,414 /inh., above the regional median (South America: $9,123 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Guyana come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.