The latest market, economy, central-bank, policy and company stories from Guyana, updated every 15 minutes. Last updated 19 October 2026.
| GDP growth (2025) | 19.3% | Fast growth. |
| Inflation (2025) | 3.3% | Above the usual central-bank targets. |
| Unemployment (2025) | 12.0% | High: many people can’t find work. |
| GDP per person (2025) | $32,414 | Average output per person: a rough measure of how wealthy a country is. |
| Current account (2023) | +13.9% of GDP | Surplus: earns more from abroad than it spends. |
Latest official annual figures from World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Context, not a forecast or financial advice.
…as OECD upgrades country’s risk classification for creditworthiness Guyana’s economic strength and sound fiscal management continue to drive global confidence in the country’s creditworthiness, Senior Minister with Responsibility for Finance Dr Ashni Singh has noted that the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and…
Tourism, Industry, and Commerce Minister Susan Rodirgues has expressed surprise by the lack of private investments heading to the township of Lethem in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Essequibo), highlighting the significant opportunities that exist there for successful business ventures.
Preferential interest rates for agricultural loans could be announced this week, as the Government continues negotiations with commercial banks to make financing more affordable for farmers seeking to expand into medium- and large-scale production.
The IMF has delivered an inconvenient message for those who insist that nothing the Government does benefits ordinary Guyanese since it clearly concludes that the latter’s interventions have helped contain price pressures.
as cultivation expands to 4 regions Guyana is aiming to end onion imports by the end of this year as the Government expands local production, with Region Nine expected to lead cultivation alongside Regions Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam); Five (Mahaica-Berbice) and Six (East Berbice-Corentyne).
Monetary operations, alongside fiscal and supply-side measures, have helped contain liquidity and exchange rate pressures in Guyana and cushion the effects of higher prices, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported, while warning that inflation is expected to increase in 2026.
Agriculture has long been central to the economics of Guyana, and its continued development will be important to Guyana’s efforts to strengthen food production, create economic opportunities, and diversify the economy.
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has significantly contributed to Guyana’s economic and social development, according to the Chinese Embassy in Georgetown.
…say oil revenues, investment, prudent policies support growth, economic stability Guyana’s economy is projected to grow by 22.3 per cent in 2026, supported by expanding oil production and continued growth in non-oil sectors, as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for stronger fiscal planning, improved…
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Wednesday visited the Farmers’ Market at the Sophia Exhibition Centre, where he interacted with farmers, vendors, and shoppers as activities continued for Agriculture Month 2026.
…says oil boom sets country apart as Caribbean growth gap widens Guyana’s oil-driven economic expansion continues to set it apart from other Caribbean economies, with the country recording exceptionally rapid and sustained gross domestic product (GDP) growth since 2020 as offshore oil production scales up, according…
Berbice is set to become the centre of Guyana’s drag racing action on Sunday, October 11, when the Berbice Drags Invasion 2026 takes over the Rose Hall Canje Airstrip. The event is scheduled to begin at 10:00h and is expected to attract competitors and fans from across the country for a full day of high-speed
…says democracy must not be taken for granted People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary (GS) Bharrat Jagdeo has said the restoration of democracy in Guyana on October 5, 1992, created the foundation for economic reconstruction, stronger democratic institutions and improvements in social services.
President Dr Irfaan Ali has described the October 5, 1992 General Elections as the culmination of a prolonged struggle by Guyanese to reclaim their democratic rights after decades of disputed elections, political authoritarianism, economic decline and suppression of freedoms.
With more international financial institutions injecting capital into major projects across Guyana, their confidence in the Guyanese economy should not be taken lightly. This is according to Attorney General (AG) and Legal Affairs Minister, Anil Nandlall, during his programme – Issues in the News – last week.
…calls for unity as Guyana’s growth accelerates President Dr Irfaan Ali has called for Guyana’s current period of economic growth to be accompanied by greater inclusion, unity and opportunity, saying that the benefits of the country’s democratic gains must be reflected in the lives of all Guyanese.