Guyana Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Guyana's government debt to gdp was 29.00% in 2025, ranked 156th globally. This represents a 19.3% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1997–2025.
Overview
Guyana's government debt to gdp stood at 29.00% in 2025, a rise of +4.69% from 2024. The IMF projects 29.00% by 2025. Guyana ranked 156th globally.
Guyana’s general government debt ratio has fallen dramatically from an all‑time peak of 108.04 % of GDP in 1998 to a trough of 24.31 % in 2024, before rising slightly to 29.00 % in 2025, placing the country 156th globally. The 29‑year series shows a long‑term de‑leveraging trend that accelerated after the early‑2000s fiscal consolidation, with the most pronounced decline occurring in the 2010s as commodity revenues grew and public spending was restrained. By contrast, peer economies such as Saudi Arabia (29.21 % in 2025) and Denmark (29.63 % in 2025) occupy similar positions in the global ranking, highlighting that Guyana’s current debt level is now comparable to high‑income jurisdictions despite its lower income status. The modest uptick in 2025 reflects higher borrowing to finance infrastructure and social programs associated with the burgeoning oil sector; future movements will depend on how quickly oil revenues can offset new liabilities and sustain the downward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 26.16% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 26.68% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 27.26% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 28.26% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 29.31% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 29.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 29.00% | +4.69% | #156 |
| 2024 | 24.31% | −2.34% | #22 |
| 2023 | 26.65% | +1.82% | #24 |
| 2022 | 24.83% | −20.88% | #23 |
| 2021 | 45.71% | −13.78% | #58 |
| 2020 | 59.49% | +5.45% | #98 |
| 2019 | 54.03% | +6.10% | #107 |
| 2018 | 47.94% | +1.88% | #92 |
| 2017 | 46.06% | +2.01% | #87 |
| 2016 | 44.05% | +1.85% | #85 |
| 2015 | 42.20% | +3.53% | #88 |
| 2014 | 38.67% | −2.77% | #87 |
| 2013 | 41.44% | −3.25% | #101 |
| 2012 | 44.69% | −6.98% | #118 |
| 2011 | 51.67% | −1.41% | #132 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guyana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guyana's government debt to gdp was 29.00% in 2025. Ranked 156th globally. This represents a 19.3% increase from the previous year.
Guyana's government debt to gdp peaked at 108.04% in 1998.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Guyana was 24.31% in 2024.
Guyana ranks 156th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Guyana's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 29.00% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Guyana in 2025 was 29.00%. This ranks 156th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guyana_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Guyana Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guyana/government-debt-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}