Equal Resource Distribution Index in Guyana

Guyana: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.692 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.692
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
70th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.705
in 2019
All-time low
0.08
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Guyana, 1900–2025

00.20.40.60.8190019622025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for equal resource distribution index in Guyana is 0.692, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 7.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Guyana peaked at 0.705 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.08, in 1900.

Guyana ranks 70th of 175 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.08 0.08 0.08 10
1910s 0.08 0.08 0.08 10
1920s 0.08 0.08 0.08 10
1930s 0.09 0.09 0.09 10
1940s 0.122 0.122 0.122 10
1950s 0.2354 0.122 0.293 10
1960s 0.4329 0.322 0.616 10
1970s 0.632 0.632 0.632 10
1980s 0.6194 0.599 0.635 10
1990s 0.6073 0.587 0.616 10
2000s 0.6403 0.616 0.643 10
2010s 0.66 0.636 0.705 10
2020s 0.6868 0.666 0.697 6

Countries ranked near Guyana

  1. 67 Argentina 0.709 compare
  2. 68 Benin 0.704 compare
  3. 69 Lesotho 0.7 compare
  4. 71 Fiji 0.685 compare
  5. 72 Ukraine 0.681 compare
  6. 73 Jordan 0.677 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in Guyana?
Equal resource distribution index in Guyana was 0.692 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Guyana?
The highest recorded value was 0.705 in 2019.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Guyana?
The lowest recorded value was 0.08 in 1900.
How does Guyana rank for equal resource distribution index?
Guyana ranks 70th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Guyana?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Guyana data come from?
The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Equal Resource Distribution Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
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Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.