Military spending per armed forces personnel in Guyana
Guyana: Military spending per armed forces personnel was 30,165 constant 2024 US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Military spending per armed forces personnel in Guyana, 1985–2020
Source: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026); The Military Balance - International Institute for Strategic Studies, via World Bank (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending per armed forces personnel in Guyana is 30,165 constant 2024 US$, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of up 13.0% on the previous year and up 86.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending per armed forces personnel in Guyana peaked at 39,785 constant 2024 US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1,532 constant 2024 US$, in 1991.
That places Guyana 74th out of 160 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6,000 constant 2024 US$ | 3,681 constant 2024 US$ | 8,319 constant 2024 US$ | 2 |
| 1990s | 4,024 constant 2024 US$ | 1,532 constant 2024 US$ | 6,627 constant 2024 US$ | 7 |
| 2000s | 12,849 constant 2024 US$ | 8,710 constant 2024 US$ | 21,520 constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 25,569 constant 2024 US$ | 14,331 constant 2024 US$ | 39,785 constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 30,165 constant 2024 US$ | 30,165 constant 2024 US$ | 30,165 constant 2024 US$ | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending per armed forces personnel in Guyana?
- Military spending per armed forces personnel in Guyana was 30,165 constant 2024 US$ in 2020, according to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026); The Military Balance - International Institute for Strategic Studies, via World Bank (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending per armed forces personnel recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 39,785 constant 2024 US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest military spending per armed forces personnel recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,532 constant 2024 US$ in 1991.
- How does Guyana rank for military spending per armed forces personnel?
- Guyana ranks 74th out of 160 countries with data for 2020.
- Is military spending per armed forces personnel rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 86.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana data come from?
- The figures come from Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026); The Military Balance - International Institute for Strategic Studies, via World Bank (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending per armed forces personnel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total military expenditure divided by armed forces personnel. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in the cost of living between countries.