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Guyana
Co-operative Republic of Guyana
CapitalGeorgetown
Population835,986
GDP$27.1bn
Area214,970 km²
RegionLatin America & Caribbean
Data sources current · last checked September 20, 2026 2:10 am
Country facts
Overview
Background
Originally a Dutch colony in the 17th century, by 1815 Guyana had become a British possession. The abolition of slavery led to former slaves settling urban areas and indentured servants being imported from India to work the sugar plantations. The resulting ethnocultural divide has persisted and has led to turbulent politics. Guyana achieved independence from the UK in 1966, and since then primarily socialist-oriented governments have ruled the country.
In 1992, Cheddi JAGAN was elected president in what is considered the country's first free and fair election since independence. After his death five years later, his wife, Janet JAGAN, became president but resigned in 1999 due to poor health. Her successor, Bharrat JAGDEO, was elected in 2001 and again in 2006. Donald RAMOTAR won in 2011, but early elections held in 2015 resulted in the first change in governing party, and David GRANGER took office. After a 2018 no-confidence vote against the GRANGER government, the administration ignored a constitutional requirement to hold elections and remained in place until the 2020 elections, when Irfaan ALI became president.
The discovery of massive offshore oil reserves in 2015 has been Guyana's primary economic and political focus, with many hoping the reserves will transform one of the poorest countries in the region. Guyana is the only English-speaking country in South America and shares cultural and historical bonds with the Anglophone Caribbean.
Reference: 2020, 2018, 2015, 2011In 1992, Cheddi JAGAN was elected president in what is considered the country's first free and fair election since independence. After his death five years later, his wife, Janet JAGAN, became president but resigned in 1999 due to poor health. Her successor, Bharrat JAGDEO, was elected in 2001 and again in 2006. Donald RAMOTAR won in 2011, but early elections held in 2015 resulted in the first change in governing party, and David GRANGER took office. After a 2018 no-confidence vote against the GRANGER government, the administration ignored a constitutional requirement to hold elections and remained in place until the 2020 elections, when Irfaan ALI became president.
The discovery of massive offshore oil reserves in 2015 has been Guyana's primary economic and political focus, with many hoping the reserves will transform one of the poorest countries in the region. Guyana is the only English-speaking country in South America and shares cultural and historical bonds with the Anglophone Caribbean.
Geography
Location
Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Suriname and Venezuela
Map references
South America
Area
total: 214,969 sq km
land: 196,849 sq km
water: 18,120 sq km
land: 196,849 sq km
water: 18,120 sq km
Area - comparative
slightly smaller than Idaho; almost twice the size of Tennessee
Land boundaries
total: 2,933 km
border countries: Brazil 1,308 km; Suriname 836 km; Venezuela 789 km
border countries: Brazil 1,308 km; Suriname 836 km; Venezuela 789 km
Coastline
459 km
Maritime claims
territorial sea: 12 nm
exclusive economic zone: 200 nm
continental shelf: 200 nm or to the outer edge of the continental margin
exclusive economic zone: 200 nm
continental shelf: 200 nm or to the outer edge of the continental margin
Climate
tropical; hot, humid, moderated by northeast trade winds; two rainy seasons (May to August, November to January)
Terrain
mostly rolling highlands; low coastal plain; savanna in south
Elevation
highest point: Laberintos del Norte on Mount Roraima 2,775 m
lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m
mean elevation: 207 m
lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m
mean elevation: 207 m
Natural resources
bauxite, gold, diamonds, hardwood timber, shrimp, fish
Land use
agricultural land: 3.4% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: arable land: arable land: 0.5% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent crops: permanent crops: 0.1% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent pasture: permanent pasture: 2.8% (2023 est.)
forest: 87.1% (2023 est.)
other: 9.5% (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023agricultural land: arable land: arable land: 0.5% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent crops: permanent crops: 0.1% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent pasture: permanent pasture: 2.8% (2023 est.)
forest: 87.1% (2023 est.)
other: 9.5% (2023 est.)
Irrigated land
1,430 sq km (2012)
Reference: 2012Major watersheds (area sq km)
Atlantic Ocean drainage: Amazon (6,145,186 sq km), Orinoco (953,675 sq km)
Population distribution
population is heavily concentrated in the northeast in and around Georgetown, with notable concentrations along the Berbice River to the east; the remainder of the country is sparsely populated
Natural hazards
flash flood threat during rainy seasons
Geography - note
the third-smallest country in South America after Suriname and Uruguay; contains some of the largest unspoiled rainforests on the continent
Population & Society
Nationality
noun: Guyanese (singular and plural)
adjective: Guyanese
adjective: Guyanese
Ethnic groups
East Indian 39.8%, African descent 29.3%, mixed 19.9%, Indigenous 10.5%, other 0.5% (includes Portuguese, Chinese, White) (2012 est.)
Reference: 2012Languages
English (official), Guyanese Creole, Amerindian languages (including Caribbean and Arawak languages), Indian languages (including Caribbean Hindustani, a dialect of Hindi), Chinese (2014 est.)
Reference: 2014Religions
Protestant 34.8% (Pentecostal 22.8%, Seventh Day Adventist 5.4%, Anglican 5.2%, Methodist 1.4%), Hindu 24.8%, other Christian 20.8%, Roman Catholic 7.1%, Muslim 6.8%, Jehovah's Witness 1.3%, Rastafarian 0.5%, other 0.9%, none 3.1% (2012 est.)
Reference: 2012Age structure
0-14 years: 23.5% (male 95,223/female 91,272)
15-64 years: 68.4% (male 281,669/female 261,261)
65 years and over: 8.1% (2024 est.) (male 28,352/female 36,322)
Reference: 202415-64 years: 68.4% (male 281,669/female 261,261)
65 years and over: 8.1% (2024 est.) (male 28,352/female 36,322)
Dependency ratios
total dependency ratio: 46.3 (2024 est.)
youth dependency ratio: 34.3 (2024 est.)
elderly dependency ratio: 11.9 (2024 est.)
potential support ratio: 8.4 (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024youth dependency ratio: 34.3 (2024 est.)
elderly dependency ratio: 11.9 (2024 est.)
potential support ratio: 8.4 (2024 est.)
Median age
total: 28.3 years (2024 est.)
male: 28.2 years
female: 28.4 years
Reference: 2024male: 28.2 years
female: 28.4 years
Population growth rate
0.32% (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024Birth rate
16.7 births/1,000 population (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024Death rate
7 deaths/1,000 population (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024Population distribution
population is heavily concentrated in the northeast in and around Georgetown, with notable concentrations along the Berbice River to the east; the remainder of the country is sparsely populated
Major urban areas - population
110,000 GEORGETOWN (capital) (2018)
Reference: 2018Sex ratio
at birth: 1.05 male(s)/female
0-14 years: 1.04 male(s)/female
15-64 years: 1.08 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 0.78 male(s)/female
total population: 1.04 male(s)/female (2024 est.)
Reference: 20240-14 years: 1.04 male(s)/female
15-64 years: 1.08 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 0.78 male(s)/female
total population: 1.04 male(s)/female (2024 est.)
Mother's mean age at first birth
20.8 years (2009 est.)
note: note: data represents median age at first birth among women 25-29
Reference: 2009note: note: data represents median age at first birth among women 25-29
Maternal mortality ratio
75 deaths/100,000 live births (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Gross reproduction rate
1 (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024Drinking water source
improved: urban: urban: 96% of population (2022 est.)
improved: rural: rural: 95.8% of population (2022 est.)
improved: total: total: 95.9% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: urban: urban: 4% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: rural: rural: 4.2% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: total: total: 4.1% of population (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022improved: rural: rural: 95.8% of population (2022 est.)
improved: total: total: 95.9% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: urban: urban: 4% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: rural: rural: 4.2% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: total: total: 4.1% of population (2022 est.)
Health expenditure
Health expenditure (as % of GDP): 4.9% of GDP (2021)
Health expenditure (as % of national budget): 10.5% of national budget (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022, 2021Health expenditure (as % of national budget): 10.5% of national budget (2022 est.)
Physician density
1.39 physicians/1,000 population (2020)
Reference: 2020Hospital bed density
2.6 beds/1,000 population (2021 est.)
Reference: 2021Sanitation facility access
improved: urban: urban: 98.7% of population (2022 est.)
improved: rural: rural: 99.5% of population (2022 est.)
improved: total: total: 99.3% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: urban: urban: 1.3% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: rural: rural: 0.5% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: total: total: 0.7% of population (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022improved: rural: rural: 99.5% of population (2022 est.)
improved: total: total: 99.3% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: urban: urban: 1.3% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: rural: rural: 0.5% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: total: total: 0.7% of population (2022 est.)
Obesity - adult prevalence rate
20.2% (2016)
Reference: 2016Alcohol consumption per capita
total: 5.11 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
beer: 2.75 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
wine: 0.04 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
spirits: 2.3 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
other alcohols: 0.02 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
Reference: 2019beer: 2.75 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
wine: 0.04 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
spirits: 2.3 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
other alcohols: 0.02 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
Tobacco use
total: 9.2% (2025 est.)
male: 16.9% (2025 est.)
female: 1.9% (2025 est.)
male: 16.9% (2025 est.)
female: 1.9% (2025 est.)
Children under the age of 5 years underweight
9.4% (2019 est.)
Reference: 2019Currently married women (ages 15-49)
62.6% (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Child marriage
women married by age 15: 6.3% (2020)
women married by age 18: 32.3% (2020)
men married by age 18: 11.9% (2020)
Reference: 2020women married by age 18: 32.3% (2020)
men married by age 18: 11.9% (2020)
Migration & Displacement
Immigrant/emigrant stock measures the number of international migrants resident in, or originating from, the country; it is not the same as annual immigration/emigration flows.
Refugees and internally displaced persons
refugees: 79 (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024Government & Politics
| Office | Holder | Affiliation | From | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of state | Irfaan Ali | — | 2020-08-02 | Current | Reported |
| Head of government | Mark Phillips | — | 2020-08-02 | Current | Reported |
Country name
conventional long form: Cooperative Republic of Guyana
conventional short form: Guyana
former: British Guiana
etymology: the name is derived from Guiana, the original name for the region that included British Guiana, Dutch Guiana, and French Guiana; the name Guiana may be derived from a local term meaning "Land of Water" (referring to the area's multitude of rivers and streams)
conventional short form: Guyana
former: British Guiana
etymology: the name is derived from Guiana, the original name for the region that included British Guiana, Dutch Guiana, and French Guiana; the name Guiana may be derived from a local term meaning "Land of Water" (referring to the area's multitude of rivers and streams)
Capital
name: Georgetown
geographic coordinates: 6 48 N, 58 09 W
time difference: UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: the British founded the town in 1781 and named it in honor of King GEORGE III (1738-1820)
geographic coordinates: 6 48 N, 58 09 W
time difference: UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: the British founded the town in 1781 and named it in honor of King GEORGE III (1738-1820)
Administrative divisions
10 regions; Barima-Waini, Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Demerara-Mahaica, East Berbice-Corentyne, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, Mahaica-Berbice, Pomeroon-Supenaam, Potaro-Siparuni, Upper Demerara-Berbice, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
Legal system
common law system, based on the English model, with some Roman-Dutch civil law influence
Constitution
history: several previous; latest promulgated 6 October 1980
amendment process: proposed by the National Assembly; passage of amendments affecting constitutional articles, such as national sovereignty, government structure and powers, and constitutional amendment procedures, requires approval by the Assembly membership, approval in a referendum, and assent of the president; other amendments only require Assembly approval
Reference: 1980amendment process: proposed by the National Assembly; passage of amendments affecting constitutional articles, such as national sovereignty, government structure and powers, and constitutional amendment procedures, requires approval by the Assembly membership, approval in a referendum, and assent of the president; other amendments only require Assembly approval
International law organization participation
has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; accepts ICCt jurisdiction
Citizenship
citizenship by birth: yes
citizenship by descent only: yes
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: na
citizenship by descent only: yes
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: na
Suffrage
18 years of age; universal
Executive branch
chief of state: President Mohammed Irfaan ALI (since 2 August 2020)
head of government: President Mohammed Irfaan ALI (since 2 August 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
election/appointment process: the predesignated candidate of the winning party in the last National Assembly election becomes president for a 5-year term (no term limits); prime minister appointed by the president
most recent election date: 1 September 2025
election results: 2025: Mohammed Irfaan ALI (PPP/C) reelected president by the majority party in the National Assembly
2020: Mohammed Irfaan ALI (PPP/C) designated president by the majority party in the National Assembly
2015: David GRANGER (APNU-AFC) designated president by the majority party in the National Assembly
expected date of next election: August 2030
note: note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
Reference: 2030, 2025, 2020, 2015head of government: President Mohammed Irfaan ALI (since 2 August 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly
election/appointment process: the predesignated candidate of the winning party in the last National Assembly election becomes president for a 5-year term (no term limits); prime minister appointed by the president
most recent election date: 1 September 2025
election results: 2025: Mohammed Irfaan ALI (PPP/C) reelected president by the majority party in the National Assembly
2020: Mohammed Irfaan ALI (PPP/C) designated president by the majority party in the National Assembly
2015: David GRANGER (APNU-AFC) designated president by the majority party in the National Assembly
expected date of next election: August 2030
note: note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
Legislative branch
legislature name: Parliament of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
legislative structure: unicameral
chamber name: National Assembly
number of seats: 72 (all directly elected)
electoral system: proportional representation
scope of elections: full renewal
term in office: 5 years
most recent election date: 9/1/2025
parties elected and seats per party: People's Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) (36); We Invest in Nationhood (W.I.N.) (16); A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) (12); Other (1)
percentage of women in chamber: 36.1%
expected date of next election: August 2030
Reference: 2030, 2025legislative structure: unicameral
chamber name: National Assembly
number of seats: 72 (all directly elected)
electoral system: proportional representation
scope of elections: full renewal
term in office: 5 years
most recent election date: 9/1/2025
parties elected and seats per party: People's Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) (36); We Invest in Nationhood (W.I.N.) (16); A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) (12); Other (1)
percentage of women in chamber: 36.1%
expected date of next election: August 2030
Judicial branch
highest court(s): Supreme Court of Judicature (consists of the Court of Appeal with a chief justice and 3 justices, and the High Court with a chief justice and 10 justices organized into 3- or 5-judge panels); Caribbean Court of Justice is the final court of appeal in civil and criminal cases
judge selection and term of office: Court of Appeal and High Court chief justices appointed by the president; other judges of both courts appointed by the Judicial Service Commission, a body appointed by the president; judges appointed for life with retirement at age 65
subordinate courts: Land Court; magistrates' courts
judge selection and term of office: Court of Appeal and High Court chief justices appointed by the president; other judges of both courts appointed by the Judicial Service Commission, a body appointed by the president; judges appointed for life with retirement at age 65
subordinate courts: Land Court; magistrates' courts
Political parties
A New and United Guyana or ANUG
A Partnership for National Unity or APNU
Alliance for Change or AFC
Justice for All Party
Liberty and Justice Party or LJP
National Independent Party or NIP
People's Progressive Party/Civic or PPP/C
The New Movement or TNM
The United Force or TUF
United Republican Party or URP
A Partnership for National Unity or APNU
Alliance for Change or AFC
Justice for All Party
Liberty and Justice Party or LJP
National Independent Party or NIP
People's Progressive Party/Civic or PPP/C
The New Movement or TNM
The United Force or TUF
United Republican Party or URP
Diplomatic representation in the US
chief of mission: Ambassador Samuel Archibald HINDS (since 7 July 2021)
chancery: 2490 Tracy Place NW, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (202) 265-6900
FAX: [1] (202) 232-1297
email address and website: guyanaembassydc@verizon.net
http://www.guyanaembassydc.org/
consulate(s) general: New York
Reference: 2021chancery: 2490 Tracy Place NW, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (202) 265-6900
FAX: [1] (202) 232-1297
email address and website: guyanaembassydc@verizon.net
http://www.guyanaembassydc.org/
consulate(s) general: New York
Diplomatic representation from the US
chief of mission: Ambassador Nicole THERIOT (since 14 October 2023)
embassy: 100 Young and Duke Streets, Kingston, Georgetown
mailing address: 3170 Georgetown Place, Washington DC 20521-3170
telephone: [592] 225-4900 through 4909
FAX: [592] 225-8497
email address and website: acsgeorge@state.gov
https://gy.usembassy.gov/
Reference: 2023embassy: 100 Young and Duke Streets, Kingston, Georgetown
mailing address: 3170 Georgetown Place, Washington DC 20521-3170
telephone: [592] 225-4900 through 4909
FAX: [592] 225-8497
email address and website: acsgeorge@state.gov
https://gy.usembassy.gov/
International organization participation
ACP, ACS, AOSIS, C, Caricom, CD, CDB, CELAC, FAO, G-77, IADB, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, ISO (correspondent), ITU, LAES, MIGA, NAM, OAS, OIC, OPANAL, OPCW, PCA, Petrocaribe, PROSUR, UN, UNASUR, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
Independence
26 May 1966 (from the UK)
Reference: 1966National holiday
Republic Day, 23 February (1970)
Reference: 1970Flag
description: green with a red isosceles triangle (based on the left side) on top of a long yellow arrowhead shape that extends to the opposite side of the flag; a narrow black border sits between the red and yellow, and a narrow white border between the yellow and green
meaning: green stands for forest and foliage, yellow for mineral resources and a bright future, white for the rivers, red for zeal and the people's sacrifice, and black for perseverance
meaning: green stands for forest and foliage, yellow for mineral resources and a bright future, white for the rivers, red for zeal and the people's sacrifice, and black for perseverance
National symbol(s)
Canje pheasant (hoatzin), jaguar, Victoria Regia water lily
National color(s)
red, yellow, green, black, white
National coat of arms
Guyana’s coat of arms was adopted in 1966, the year of the country’s independence from the United Kingdom; the jaguars signify strength and resilience, with one holding a pickaxe that stands for labor and the other holding stalks of rice and sugarcane for agriculture; two national symbols, the Canje pheasant and the Victorian lily, are on the shield, with the national motto underneath; three wavy blue lines stand for the Essequibo, Demerara, and Berbice rivers, the headdress for the country’s ethnic groups, and the diamonds for the mining industry; the helmet is a symbol of past UK rule in Guyana
Reference: 1966National anthem(s)
title: "Dear Land of Guyana, of Rivers and Plains"
lyrics/music: Archibald Leonard LUKERL/Robert Cyril Gladstone POTTER
history: adopted 1966
Reference: 1966lyrics/music: Archibald Leonard LUKERL/Robert Cyril Gladstone POTTER
history: adopted 1966
Government & Official Links
| Institution | Official website | X / Twitter | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guyana official website | Official website | — | Reported · source Checked September 20, 2026 |
Institutional accounts only; personal accounts of political office-holders are excluded.
Legislature & Elections
Legislature
| Name | Chamber | Seats | Electoral system |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Assembly | — | 65 | — |
Economy
Economic overview
small, hydrocarbon-driven South American export economy; major forest coverage being leveraged in carbon credit offsets to encourage preservation; strengthening financial sector; large bauxite and gold resources
Real GDP (purchasing power parity)
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2024: $58.423 billion (2024 est.)
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023: $40.749 billion (2023 est.)
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022: $30.457 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: data in 2021 dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023: $40.749 billion (2023 est.)
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022: $30.457 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: data in 2021 dollars
Real GDP per capita
Real GDP per capita 2024: $70,300 (2024 est.)
Real GDP per capita 2023: $49,300 (2023 est.)
Real GDP per capita 2022: $37,100 (2022 est.)
note: note: data in 2021 dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021Real GDP per capita 2023: $49,300 (2023 est.)
Real GDP per capita 2022: $37,100 (2022 est.)
note: note: data in 2021 dollars
GDP - composition, by sector of origin
agriculture: 8% (2024 est.)
industry: 74.3% (2024 est.)
services: 15.3% (2024 est.)
note: note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data
Reference: 2024industry: 74.3% (2024 est.)
services: 15.3% (2024 est.)
note: note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data
Agricultural products
rice, sugarcane, plantains, cassava, papayas, pumpkins/squash, chicken, milk, ginger, eggplants (2023)
note: note: top ten agricultural products based on tonnage
Reference: 2023note: note: top ten agricultural products based on tonnage
Industries
bauxite, sugar, rice milling, timber, textiles, gold mining
Industrial production growth rate
53.3% (2024 est.)
note: note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency
Reference: 2024note: note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency
Labor force
292,200 (2024 est.)
note: note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work
Reference: 2024note: note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work
Youth unemployment rate (ages 15-24)
total: 22.3% (2024 est.)
male: 17.4% (2024 est.)
female: 28.1% (2024 est.)
note: note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment
Reference: 2024male: 17.4% (2024 est.)
female: 28.1% (2024 est.)
note: note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment
Remittances
Remittances 2023: 3.2% of GDP (2023 est.)
Remittances 2022: 3.7% of GDP (2022 est.)
Remittances 2021: 6.9% of GDP (2021 est.)
note: note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities
Reference: 2023, 2022, 2021Remittances 2022: 3.7% of GDP (2022 est.)
Remittances 2021: 6.9% of GDP (2021 est.)
note: note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities
Budget
revenues: $1.333 billion (2019 est.)
expenditures: $1.467 billion (2019 est.)
Reference: 2019expenditures: $1.467 billion (2019 est.)
Public debt
Public debt 2016: 50.7% of GDP (2016 est.)
Reference: 2016Current account balance
Current account balance 2023: $2.352 billion (2023 est.)
Current account balance 2022: $4.242 billion (2022 est.)
Current account balance 2021: -$1.36 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars
Reference: 2023, 2022, 2021Current account balance 2022: $4.242 billion (2022 est.)
Current account balance 2021: -$1.36 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars
Exports
Exports 2023: $13.739 billion (2023 est.)
Exports 2022: $11.517 billion (2022 est.)
Exports 2021: $4.594 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars
Reference: 2023, 2022, 2021Exports 2022: $11.517 billion (2022 est.)
Exports 2021: $4.594 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars
Exports - partners
USA 20%, Trinidad & Tobago 11%, Netherlands 10%, Singapore 10%, Germany 7% (2023)
note: note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports
Reference: 2023note: note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports
Exports - commodities
crude petroleum, railway cargo containers, gold, ships, rice (2023)
note: note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars
Reference: 2023note: note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars
Imports
Imports 2023: $10.956 billion (2023 est.)
Imports 2022: $7.033 billion (2022 est.)
Imports 2021: $6.588 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars
Reference: 2023, 2022, 2021Imports 2022: $7.033 billion (2022 est.)
Imports 2021: $6.588 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars
Imports - partners
USA 28%, China 13%, Trinidad & Tobago 11%, Brazil 5%, Bahamas, The 4% (2023)
note: note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports
Reference: 2023note: note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports
Imports - commodities
refined petroleum, ships, construction vehicles, excavation machinery, cars (2023)
note: note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars
Reference: 2023note: note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2024: $1.01 billion (2024 est.)
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023: $895.275 million (2023 est.)
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022: $917.877 million (2022 est.)
note: note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023: $895.275 million (2023 est.)
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022: $917.877 million (2022 est.)
note: note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars
Debt - external
Debt - external 2023: $1.805 billion (2023 est.)
note: note: present value of external debt in current US dollars
Reference: 2023note: note: present value of external debt in current US dollars
Exchange rates
Currency: Guyanese dollars (GYD) per US dollar -
Exchange rates 2024: 208.5 (2024 est.)
Exchange rates 2023: 208.5 (2023 est.)
Exchange rates 2022: 208.5 (2022 est.)
Exchange rates 2021: 208.5 (2021 est.)
Exchange rates 2020: 208.5 (2020 est.)
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021Exchange rates 2024: 208.5 (2024 est.)
Exchange rates 2023: 208.5 (2023 est.)
Exchange rates 2022: 208.5 (2022 est.)
Exchange rates 2021: 208.5 (2021 est.)
Exchange rates 2020: 208.5 (2020 est.)
Trade
Current account balance
Current account balance 2023: $2.352 billion (2023 est.)
Current account balance 2022: $4.242 billion (2022 est.)
Current account balance 2021: -$1.36 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars
Reference: 2023, 2022, 2021Current account balance 2022: $4.242 billion (2022 est.)
Current account balance 2021: -$1.36 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars
Exports
Exports 2023: $13.739 billion (2023 est.)
Exports 2022: $11.517 billion (2022 est.)
Exports 2021: $4.594 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars
Reference: 2023, 2022, 2021Exports 2022: $11.517 billion (2022 est.)
Exports 2021: $4.594 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars
Exports - partners
USA 20%, Trinidad & Tobago 11%, Netherlands 10%, Singapore 10%, Germany 7% (2023)
note: note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports
Reference: 2023note: note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports
Exports - commodities
crude petroleum, railway cargo containers, gold, ships, rice (2023)
note: note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars
Reference: 2023note: note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars
Imports
Imports 2023: $10.956 billion (2023 est.)
Imports 2022: $7.033 billion (2022 est.)
Imports 2021: $6.588 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars
Reference: 2023, 2022, 2021Imports 2022: $7.033 billion (2022 est.)
Imports 2021: $6.588 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars
Imports - partners
USA 28%, China 13%, Trinidad & Tobago 11%, Brazil 5%, Bahamas, The 4% (2023)
note: note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports
Reference: 2023note: note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports
Imports - commodities
refined petroleum, ships, construction vehicles, excavation machinery, cars (2023)
note: note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars
Reference: 2023note: note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars
Energy & Resources
Electricity
installed generating capacity: 259,000 kW (2023 est.)
consumption: 1.07 billion kWh (2023 est.)
transmission/distribution losses: 268.803 million kWh (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023consumption: 1.07 billion kWh (2023 est.)
transmission/distribution losses: 268.803 million kWh (2023 est.)
Electricity generation sources
fossil fuels: 92.9% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
solar: 1.3% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
hydroelectricity: 0.3% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
biomass and waste: 5.4% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023solar: 1.3% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
hydroelectricity: 0.3% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
biomass and waste: 5.4% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
Petroleum
total petroleum production: 391,000 bbl/day (2023 est.)
refined petroleum consumption: 18,000 bbl/day (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023refined petroleum consumption: 18,000 bbl/day (2023 est.)
Natural gas
consumption: 1.991 million cubic meters (2023 est.)
imports: 1.991 million cubic meters (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023imports: 1.991 million cubic meters (2023 est.)
Energy consumption per capita
Total energy consumption per capita 2023: 46.045 million Btu/person (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Infrastructure
Telephones - fixed lines
total subscriptions: 125,000 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 15 (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022, 2021subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 15 (2022 est.)
Health
Maternal mortality ratio
75 deaths/100,000 live births (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Health expenditure
Health expenditure (as % of GDP): 4.9% of GDP (2021)
Health expenditure (as % of national budget): 10.5% of national budget (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022, 2021Health expenditure (as % of national budget): 10.5% of national budget (2022 est.)
Physician density
1.39 physicians/1,000 population (2020)
Reference: 2020Hospital bed density
2.6 beds/1,000 population (2021 est.)
Reference: 2021Obesity - adult prevalence rate
20.2% (2016)
Reference: 2016Tobacco use
total: 9.2% (2025 est.)
male: 16.9% (2025 est.)
female: 1.9% (2025 est.)
male: 16.9% (2025 est.)
female: 1.9% (2025 est.)
Education
Rights, Freedoms & Society
Press & Media Freedom
V-Dem expert-coded/modelled source measures. Knelstrom does not create a press-freedom ranking or composite score.
LGBTQ+ Rights & Law
Concrete legal-status fields only; Knelstrom does not generate an LGBTQ rights score or country ranking.
Source: Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory (CC BY-SA 4.0). Community-edited legal-status summary; retrieved by Knelstrom and not legal advice.
Crime & Justice
Legal system
common law system, based on the English model, with some Roman-Dutch civil law influence
Judicial branch
highest court(s): Supreme Court of Judicature (consists of the Court of Appeal with a chief justice and 3 justices, and the High Court with a chief justice and 10 justices organized into 3- or 5-judge panels); Caribbean Court of Justice is the final court of appeal in civil and criminal cases
judge selection and term of office: Court of Appeal and High Court chief justices appointed by the president; other judges of both courts appointed by the Judicial Service Commission, a body appointed by the president; judges appointed for life with retirement at age 65
subordinate courts: Land Court; magistrates' courts
judge selection and term of office: Court of Appeal and High Court chief justices appointed by the president; other judges of both courts appointed by the Judicial Service Commission, a body appointed by the president; judges appointed for life with retirement at age 65
subordinate courts: Land Court; magistrates' courts
Military & Security
Military and security forces
the Guyana Defense Force (GDF) is a unified force with ground, air, and coast guard components, as well as the Guyana National Reserve (2025)
note: note: the Guyana Police Force under the Ministry of Home Affairs is responsible for internal security
note: note: the Guyana Police Force under the Ministry of Home Affairs is responsible for internal security
Military expenditures
Military Expenditures 2024: 0.9% of GDP (2024 est.)
Military Expenditures 2023: 0.6% of GDP (2023 est.)
Military Expenditures 2022: 0.6% of GDP (2022 est.)
Military Expenditures 2021: 1% of GDP (2021 est.)
Military Expenditures 2020: 1.2% of GDP (2020 est.)
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021Military Expenditures 2023: 0.6% of GDP (2023 est.)
Military Expenditures 2022: 0.6% of GDP (2022 est.)
Military Expenditures 2021: 1% of GDP (2021 est.)
Military Expenditures 2020: 1.2% of GDP (2020 est.)
Military and security service personnel strengths
approximately 3,500 active-duty Guyana Defense Forces (2025)
Military equipment inventories and acquisitions
the military has a limited inventory comprised mostly of older or second-hand platforms from a variety of foreign suppliers, including Brazil, China, the former Soviet Union, the UK, and the US (2024)
Reference: 2024Military service age and obligation
18-25 years of age or older for voluntary military service; no conscription (2024)
Reference: 2024Military - note
the Guyana Defense Force (GDF) was established in 1965; its primary missions are territorial defense, maritime security, search and rescue, medical evacuation, aviation and engineering support, disaster relief and humanitarian assistance, peace support operations, and community engagement; key areas of concern include illegal fishing, narcotics trafficking, piracy, porous borders, and threats from Venezuela over disputed territory; the GDF participates in both bilateral and multinational exercises and has relationships with Brazil, China, France, the UK, and the US
Guyana joined the Caribbean Regional Security System (RSS) in 2022; RSS signatories (Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) agreed to prepare contingency plans and assist one another, on request, in national emergencies, prevention of smuggling, search and rescue, immigration control, fishery protection, customs and excise control, maritime policing duties, protection of off-shore installations, pollution control, national and other disasters, and threats to national security (2025)
Reference: 2025, 2022, 1965Guyana joined the Caribbean Regional Security System (RSS) in 2022; RSS signatories (Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) agreed to prepare contingency plans and assist one another, on request, in national emergencies, prevention of smuggling, search and rescue, immigration control, fishery protection, customs and excise control, maritime policing duties, protection of off-shore installations, pollution control, national and other disasters, and threats to national security (2025)
International Relations
International law organization participation
has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; accepts ICCt jurisdiction
Diplomatic representation in the US
chief of mission: Ambassador Samuel Archibald HINDS (since 7 July 2021)
chancery: 2490 Tracy Place NW, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (202) 265-6900
FAX: [1] (202) 232-1297
email address and website: guyanaembassydc@verizon.net
http://www.guyanaembassydc.org/
consulate(s) general: New York
Reference: 2021chancery: 2490 Tracy Place NW, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (202) 265-6900
FAX: [1] (202) 232-1297
email address and website: guyanaembassydc@verizon.net
http://www.guyanaembassydc.org/
consulate(s) general: New York
Diplomatic representation from the US
chief of mission: Ambassador Nicole THERIOT (since 14 October 2023)
embassy: 100 Young and Duke Streets, Kingston, Georgetown
mailing address: 3170 Georgetown Place, Washington DC 20521-3170
telephone: [592] 225-4900 through 4909
FAX: [592] 225-8497
email address and website: acsgeorge@state.gov
https://gy.usembassy.gov/
Reference: 2023embassy: 100 Young and Duke Streets, Kingston, Georgetown
mailing address: 3170 Georgetown Place, Washington DC 20521-3170
telephone: [592] 225-4900 through 4909
FAX: [592] 225-8497
email address and website: acsgeorge@state.gov
https://gy.usembassy.gov/
International organization participation
ACP, ACS, AOSIS, C, Caricom, CD, CDB, CELAC, FAO, G-77, IADB, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, ISO (correspondent), ITU, LAES, MIGA, NAM, OAS, OIC, OPANAL, OPCW, PCA, Petrocaribe, PROSUR, UN, UNASUR, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
Treaties & Organisations
| Organisation | Status | Joined |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Nations (Commonwealth) | member | 1966-00-00 |
| United Nations (UN) | member | 1970-02-23 |
| World Trade Organization (WTO) | member | — |
International law organization participation
has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; accepts ICCt jurisdiction
International organization participation
ACP, ACS, AOSIS, C, Caricom, CD, CDB, CELAC, FAO, G-77, IADB, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, ISO (correspondent), ITU, LAES, MIGA, NAM, OAS, OIC, OPANAL, OPCW, PCA, Petrocaribe, PROSUR, UN, UNASUR, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
Conflict & Security
Refugees and internally displaced persons
refugees: 79 (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024Transportation & Logistics
Civil aircraft registration country code prefix
8R
Airports
55 (2025)
Merchant marine
total: 80 (2023)
by type: general cargo 45, oil tanker 10, other 25
Reference: 2023by type: general cargo 45, oil tanker 10, other 25
Ports
total ports: 3 (2024)
large: 0
medium: 1
small: 0
very small: 2
ports with oil terminals: 3
key ports: Georgetown, Linden, New Amsterdam
Reference: 2024large: 0
medium: 1
small: 0
very small: 2
ports with oil terminals: 3
key ports: Georgetown, Linden, New Amsterdam
Environment
Environmental issues
water pollution from sewage and agricultural/industrial chemicals; deforestation
International environmental agreements
party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Climate Change-Paris Agreement, Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping-London Protocol, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Tropical Timber 2006
signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements
Reference: 2006signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements
Climate
tropical; hot, humid, moderated by northeast trade winds; two rainy seasons (May to August, November to January)
Land use
agricultural land: 3.4% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: arable land: arable land: 0.5% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent crops: permanent crops: 0.1% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent pasture: permanent pasture: 2.8% (2023 est.)
forest: 87.1% (2023 est.)
other: 9.5% (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023agricultural land: arable land: arable land: 0.5% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent crops: permanent crops: 0.1% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent pasture: permanent pasture: 2.8% (2023 est.)
forest: 87.1% (2023 est.)
other: 9.5% (2023 est.)
Urbanization
urban population: 27.2% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 1.01% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Reference: 2023, 2020rate of urbanization: 1.01% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Carbon dioxide emissions
total emissions: 2.639 million metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
from petroleum and other liquids: 2.635 million metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
from consumed natural gas: 4,000 metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023from petroleum and other liquids: 2.635 million metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
from consumed natural gas: 4,000 metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
Particulate matter emissions
11.2 micrograms per cubic meter (2019 est.)
Reference: 2019Methane emissions
energy: 103 kt (2022-2024 est.)
agriculture: 51.9 kt (2019-2021 est.)
waste: 7.7 kt (2019-2021 est.)
other: 2.2 kt (2019-2021 est.)
Reference: 2024, 2022, 2021, 2019agriculture: 51.9 kt (2019-2021 est.)
waste: 7.7 kt (2019-2021 est.)
other: 2.2 kt (2019-2021 est.)
Waste and recycling
municipal solid waste generated annually: 179,300 tons (2024 est.)
percent of municipal solid waste recycled: 23% (2022 est.)
Reference: 2024, 2022percent of municipal solid waste recycled: 23% (2022 est.)
Total water withdrawal
municipal: 61.3 million cubic meters (2022 est.)
industrial: 20.4 million cubic meters (2022 est.)
agricultural: 1.363 billion cubic meters (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022industrial: 20.4 million cubic meters (2022 est.)
agricultural: 1.363 billion cubic meters (2022 est.)
Total renewable water resources
271 billion cubic meters (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022Communications & Media
Telephones - fixed lines
total subscriptions: 125,000 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 15 (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022, 2021subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 15 (2022 est.)
Broadcast media
government-dominated broadcast media; the National Communications Network (NCN) TV is state-owned; a few private TV stations relay satellite services; the state owns and operates 2 radio stations broadcasting on multiple frequencies; government limits on licensing of new private radio stations has constrained competition
Internet country code
.gy
Historical Trends
Population
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View Population data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 763,548 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2017 | 768,479 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2018 | 791,556 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2019 | 807,665 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2020 | 807,481 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2021 | 815,482 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2022 | 821,637 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2023 | 826,353 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2024 | 831,087 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2025 | 835,986 | world_bank_wdi |
GDP (current US$)
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View GDP (current US$) data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $4,482,697,337 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2017 | $4,748,174,334 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2018 | $4,787,636,998 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2019 | $5,173,760,192 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2020 | $5,471,256,595 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2021 | $8,041,362,110 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2022 | $14,718,388,489 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2023 | $16,918,503,597 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2024 | $24,662,714,628 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2025 | $27,097,477,218 | world_bank_wdi |
International migrant stock (immigrants)
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View International migrant stock (immigrants) data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 31,169 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2024 | 54,175 | world_bank_wdi |
International emigrant stock
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View International emigrant stock data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 217,690 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 1995 | 244,138 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2000 | 341,369 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2005 | 386,766 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2010 | 404,368 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2015 | 429,943 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2020 | 429,266 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2024 | 469,649 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
Net migration
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View Net migration data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | -6,309 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2017 | -6,107 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2018 | 30,213 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2019 | -20,603 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2020 | -1,743 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2021 | -689 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2022 | -6,161 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2023 | -6,161 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2024 | -5,407 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2025 | -5,092 | world_bank_wdi |
Sources & Methodology
Current statistical observations include their reference period and provenance. Reference fields from approved source datasets are attributed below. Missing information is left unknown rather than inferred.
| Indicator | Value | Period | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 835,986 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| UN Population Division population estimate | 840,890 | 2026 | UN Population Division Data Portal | Estimated |
| Wikidata population (fallback) | 878,674 | 2022 | Wikidata | Reported |
| International migrant stock (immigrants) | 54,175 | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| International migrant stock | 6.5% | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| International emigrant stock | 469,649 | 2024 | UN DESA International Migrant Stock 2024 | Estimated |
| Net migration | -5,092 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Refugees hosted | 35 | 2025 | UNHCR Refugee Population Statistics | Verified |
| Asylum seekers hosted | 29 | 2025 | UNHCR Refugee Population Statistics | Verified |
| Refugees from this country | 342 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Asylum seekers from this country | 1,092 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Freedom of expression & alternative information index | 0.771 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Government censorship effort — media | 0.789 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Harassment of journalists | 1.163 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Print/broadcast media critical of government | 0.339 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Range of perspectives in major media | 0.506 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Media bias | 1.531 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Media self-censorship | 0.772 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Same-sex sexual activity | No Male illegal since 1893; Penalty: Up to life imprisonment (Not enforced). Legalization proposed; Yes Female always legal | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Recognition of same-sex relationships | No | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Same-sex marriage | No | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Open military service | Yes | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Sexual-orientation anti-discrimination law | Yes Bans some anti-gay discrimination | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Gender identity / expression law | No | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| GDP (current US$) | $27,097,477,218 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| GDP per capita (current US$) | $32,414 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| GDP growth | 19.3% | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Inflation, consumer prices | 3.3% | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Unemployment | 12.0% | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Income level | High income | current | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Life expectancy at birth | 70.3 years | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Fertility rate | 2.4 | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Urban population | 26.5% | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Individuals using the Internet | 83.0% | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Exports of goods and services | 84.6% | 2005 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Imports of goods and services | 109.7% | 2005 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Trade | 194.4% | 2005 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Adult literacy rate | 85.6% | 2020 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Secondary school enrolment, gross | 91.4% | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Government education expenditure | 4.5% | 2018 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Access to electricity | 93.0% | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Renewable energy consumption | 12.1% | 2022 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Current health expenditure | 2.5% | 2023 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Infant mortality rate | 23.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Forest area | 87.1% | 2023 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Mobile cellular subscriptions | 112.6 per 100 | 2022 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Fixed broadband subscriptions | 12.9 per 100 | 2022 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Secure Internet servers | 176 per million | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Latitude | 6.8046° | current | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Longitude | -58.1548° | current | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Latitude (Wikidata) | 5.7333° | current | Wikidata | Reported |
| Longitude (Wikidata) | -59.3167° | current | Wikidata | Reported |
| Time zone | UTC−04:00, America/Guyana | current | Wikidata | Reported |
| Form of government | parliamentary republic | current | Wikidata | Reported |
Data attribution
Credits below are generated from sources actually used by this country profile. Source-specific terms take precedence.
- CIA World Factbook, final 2025 country profile (structured via factbook.json). Accessed September 20, 2026. U.S. Government public-domain data; retained as a reference source where a newer approved field is not available. Source · Terms/licence
- United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, International Migrant Stock 2024; data access/processing via Our World in Data. Accessed September 20, 2026. Underlying UN dataset used under CC BY 3.0 IGO. Source · Terms/licence
- United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, World Population Prospects (WPP indicator 49) Accessed September 19, 2026. Used under CC BY 3.0 IGO; current-year WPP population values are presented as estimates/projections where applicable. Source · Terms/licence
- UNHCR Refugee Population Statistics Database. Accessed September 19, 2026. Used under CC BY 4.0 except where a dataset identifies a different source or licence. Source · Terms/licence
- Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem), Country-Year Dataset v16 (variables: v2mebias, v2mecenefm, v2mecrit, v2meharjrn, v2merange, v2meslfcen, v2x_freexp_altinf) Accessed September 20, 2026. Used under CC BY-SA 4.0; V-Dem measures are expert-coded/modelled and no V-Dem endorsement is implied. Source · Terms/licence
- Wikidata structured data (CC0). Accessed September 20, 2026. Attribution is provided by Knelstrom for provenance although CC0 does not require it. Source · Terms/licence
- Wikipedia, “LGBTQ rights by country or territory” (source revision/data fields: Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Gender identity / expression law, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Open military service, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Recognition of same-sex relationships, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Same-sex marriage, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Same-sex sexual activity, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Sexual-orientation anti-discrimination law) Accessed September 20, 2026. Used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Knelstrom changes formatting and presents the imported material as a community-edited legal-status summary, not legal advice or a Knelstrom rights score. Source · Terms/licence
- World Bank, World Development Indicators (series: AG.LND.FRST.ZS, country_metadata, EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS, EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS, FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG, IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.BBND.P2, IT.NET.SECR.P6, IT.NET.USER.ZS, NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS, NE.IMP.GNFS.ZS, NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS, NY.GDP.MKTP.CD, NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG, NY.GDP.PCAP.CD, SE.ADT.LITR.ZS, SE.SEC.ENRR, SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS, SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS, SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS, SM.POP.ASYS.EO, SM.POP.NETM, SM.POP.RHCR.EO, SM.POP.TOTL, SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, SP.DYN.IMRT.IN, SP.DYN.LE00.IN, SP.DYN.TFRT.IN, SP.POP.TOTL, SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS) Accessed September 20, 2026. Data used under CC BY 4.0; Knelstrom presentation/formatting may differ from the source. Source · Terms/licence
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