Economy of Guyana

The economy of Guyana is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, with a gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 10.3% in 2025. In 2025, Guyana had a per capita gross domestic product of Int$94,260. Guyana's economy was transformed in 2015 with the discovery of an offshore oil field in the country's waters about 190 km (120 mi) from Georgetown, making the first commercial-grade crude oil draw in December 2019, sending it abroad for refining.