Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Guyana

Guyana: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth was 22.73 US dollar in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
22.73 US dollar
Change on year
down 15.5%
World rank
113th
of 162 countries
All-time high
30.45 US dollar
in 2000
All-time low
22.73 US dollar
in 2018
Years of data
19
2000–2018

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Guyana, 2000–2018

01020302000200920182000: 30.4 US dollar2001: 29.6 US dollar2002: 26.2 US dollar2003: 26.6 US dollar2004: 26 US dollar2005: 25.8 US dollar2006: 25.1 US dollar2007: 24.8 US dollar2008: 25 US dollar2009: 24.3 US dollar2010: 24.7 US dollar2011: 25.3 US dollar2012: 25.9 US dollar2013: 28.4 US dollar2014: 28.1 US dollar2015: 27.7 US dollar2016: 28 US dollar2017: 26.9 US dollar2018: 22.7 US dollar

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in US dollar.

Analysis

In 2018, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Guyana stood at 22.73 US dollar. That is the lowest value across all 19 years on record.

The figure is down 15.5% on the previous year and down 9.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Guyana peaked at 30.45 US dollar in 2000 and was at its lowest, 22.73 US dollar, in 2018.

That places Guyana 113th out of 162 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 19 years of available data.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Guyana, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth — National wealth, natural capital in Guyana, 2000 to 2018.
Year US dollar Change
2000 30.45 US dollar —
2001 29.59 US dollar -2.8%
2002 26.24 US dollar -11.3%
2003 26.58 US dollar +1.3%
2004 25.96 US dollar -2.3%
2005 25.81 US dollar -0.6%
2006 25.15 US dollar -2.6%
2007 24.84 US dollar -1.2%
2008 24.98 US dollar +0.5%
2009 24.33 US dollar -2.6%
2010 24.75 US dollar +1.7%
2011 25.31 US dollar +2.3%
2012 25.9 US dollar +2.3%
2013 28.37 US dollar +9.6%
2014 28.12 US dollar -0.9%
2015 27.74 US dollar -1.4%
2016 27.98 US dollar +0.9%
2017 26.9 US dollar -3.9%
2018 22.73 US dollar -15.5%

Guyana compared with similar countries

  • Guyana's 22.73 US dollar is below the median for high income countries, which is 77.53 US dollar, 29% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
  • Guyana's 22.73 US dollar is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 39.44 US dollar, 58% of the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 26.39 US dollar 24.33 US dollar 30.45 US dollar 10
2010s 26.42 US dollar 22.73 US dollar 28.37 US dollar 9

Countries ranked near Guyana

  1. 110 Liberia 24.74 US dollar compare
  2. 111 Panama 24.28 US dollar compare
  3. 112 Suriname 23.99 US dollar compare
  4. 114 Trinidad and Tobago 20.83 US dollar compare
  5. 115 Namibia 19.65 US dollar compare
  6. 116 Tajikistan 18.33 US dollar compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Guyana?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Guyana was 22.73 US dollar in 2018, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in Guyana?
The highest recorded value was 30.45 US dollar in 2000.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in Guyana?
The lowest recorded value was 22.73 US dollar in 2018.
How does Guyana rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth?
Guyana ranks 113th out of 162 countries with data for 2018.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth rising or falling in Guyana?
Over the last ten years it is down 9.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
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Indicator
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth — National wealth, natural capital
Unit
US dollar
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Coverage
236 places, 4,437 data points, 2000–2018
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 29 shows estimates of total national wealth, taking into account produced capital, human capital, and natural resources. These estimates were calculated in the World Bank publication The Changing Wealth of Nations 2021.