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Guyana

Guyana · GUY · South America

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Risk Score

Guarded Stable

Risk Factors

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Overview

Guyana, located on the northern coast of South America, is experiencing rapid economic transformation due to significant offshore oil discoveries. This newfound wealth presents opportunities for development but also challenges related to managing resource revenues, diversifying the economy, and ensuring equitable growth. The country is a member of CARICOM and maintains strong ties with the Caribbean.

Leadership

Irfaan Ali

President

GOVERNMENT: Presidential republic

Economy

GDP

$35.0B

GDP per Capita

$42.0K

GDP Growth

+25.0%

Inflation

4.0%

Unemployment

12.0%

Oil and gasMining (gold, bauxite)Agriculture (sugar, rice)ForestryFisheries

Trade

Key Exports

Crude petroleumGoldRiceBauxiteSugar

Key Imports

Machinery and transport equipmentManufactured goodsFoodstuffsPetroleum products

Top Partners

United StatesSingaporeTrinidad and TobagoCanadaChina

Headlines (8)

The TribuneAug 8

19 Championship bowls off in Antigua

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DevdiscourseAug 7

Guyana to Spotlight Offshore Growth Ahead of Energy Week 2027

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Lokmat TimesAug 4

MoS Margherita attends Guyana’s Independence anniversary celebrations

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The NationAug 3

Amazon Warriors defend GSL crown after historic low-score thriller

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Cricket AddictorAug 2

Guyana Amazon Warriors defend lowest total in T20 final history to retain Global Super League title

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7NEWS AustraliaAug 2

New York funeral home accused of cremating Euvy Rodney against her final wish to be buried

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Cricket AddictorAug 1

Guyana Amazon Warriors vs San Francisco Unicorns Match Prediction: Who will win today's Global Super League 2026 match?

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DevdiscourseJul 31

Guyana set for bigger oil profits as ExxonMobil recoups initial costs

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