Guyana's economy has transformed with massive oil discoveries, boosting GDP through exports via ExxonMobil partnerships. Traditionally agrarian, it produces rice, sugar, and bauxite. Forestry and gold mining contribute, while eco-tourism leverages rainforests and Kaieteur Falls. Rapid oil revenue influx funds infrastructure, but concerns over 'Dutch disease' and corruption arise. Agriculture employs many, with shrimp and timber exports. Efforts to diversify include green energy and agribusiness. Despite natural wealth, poverty persists in rural areas. Guyana's emerging status as an oil giant promises prosperity, tempered by needs for sustainable management and equitable distribution.
World Bank Data. 2000-2024. Last updated Oct 2025.
Refer to the latest year-over-year Guyana GDP statistics.