Guyana Debt Service
Total debt service as % of exports DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS
Guyana's debt service was 1.77% in 2025, ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 38.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Guyana's debt service stood at 1.77% in 2025, a decline of +1.11% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.77% by 2025. Guyana ranked 102nd globally.
Guyana’s debt‑service burden has fallen dramatically over the 43‑year series, sliding from an early‑period high of 13.03 in 1977 to an all‑time peak of 31.87 in 1979 before reaching a historic trough of 1.22 in 2022. The latest World Bank figure for 2025 shows debt service at 1.77, placing the country 102nd globally and modestly above the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 1.58 while remaining below Djibouti’s 2.23. This steep decline reflects tighter fiscal management, lower external borrowing costs and the stabilising effect of expanding oil revenues that began to materialise in the mid‑2010s. Nevertheless, the slight uptick from the 2022 trough suggests that any resurgence in external financing or a slowdown in commodity prices could reverse the downward trajectory. Continued diversification of the economy and prudent debt‑management policies will be crucial to sustain the low‑debt‑service outlook in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Debt Service | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.12% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.45% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.77% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.77% | −1.11% | #102 |
| 2024 | 2.89% | +0.24% | #6 |
| 2023 | 2.65% | +1.43% | #8 |
| 2022 | 1.22% | −1.14% | #5 |
| 2021 | 2.36% | −2.30% | #10 |
| 2020 | 4.67% | −2.77% | #13 |
| 2019 | 7.44% | −1.21% | #33 |
| 2018 | 8.65% | +2.94% | #43 |
| 2017 | 5.71% | +0.97% | #29 |
| 2016 | 4.74% | −0.56% | #23 |
| 2015 | 5.30% | +0.97% | #31 |
| 2014 | 4.33% | +0.68% | #33 |
| 2013 | 3.65% | −4.90% | #30 |
| 2012 | 8.56% | +5.10% | #61 |
| 2011 | 3.45% | +0.78% | #30 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guyana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw debt service improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guyana's debt service was 1.77% in 2025. Ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 38.5% decrease from the previous year.
Guyana's debt service peaked at 31.87% in 1979.
The lowest debt service in Guyana was 1.22% in 2022.
Guyana ranks 102nd globally in debt service as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guyana's debt service is projected to reach 1.77% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The debt service of Guyana in 2025 was 1.77%. This ranks 102nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guyana_debt-service,
title = {Guyana Debt Service},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guyana/debt-service/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}