Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Guyana
Guyana: Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP was 12.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Guyana, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Guyana is 12.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 37.0% on the previous year and down 62.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Guyana peaked at 44.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2012 and was at its lowest, -258.76 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1991.
That places Guyana 66th out of 186 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Guyana, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.1574 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.1447 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 1962 | 0.1903 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +31.5% |
| 1963 | 0.3072 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +61.4% |
| 1964 | 0.306 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 1965 | 0.2195 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -28.3% |
| 1966 | 0.1526 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -30.5% |
| 1967 | 0.1943 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +27.3% |
| 1968 | 0.2044 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 1969 | 0.1513 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -26.0% |
| 1970 | 0.1332 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.0% |
| 1971 | 0.1692 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +27.1% |
| 1972 | 0.2434 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +43.8% |
| 1973 | 0.0786 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -67.7% |
| 1974 | 0.2111 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +168.7% |
| 1975 | 0.3792 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +79.6% |
| 1976 | -0.1151 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -130.3% |
| 1977 | -0.2421 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +110.4% |
| 1978 | -0.1539 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -36.4% |
| 1979 | -0.3821 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +148.3% |
| 1980 | -0.6645 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +73.9% |
| 1981 | -0.9558 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +43.9% |
| 1982 | -1.43 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +50.0% |
| 1983 | -1.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +30.7% |
| 1984 | -3.53 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +88.3% |
| 1985 | -4.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.4% |
| 1986 | -4.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 1987 | -14.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +248.1% |
| 1988 | -12.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.2% |
| 1989 | -59.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +360.3% |
| 1990 | -86.41 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +46.2% |
| 1991 | -258.76 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +199.5% |
| 1992 | -234.57 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.3% |
| 1993 | -184.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -21.3% |
| 1994 | -151.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.1% |
| 1995 | -139.19 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.0% |
| 1996 | -57.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -58.9% |
| 1997 | -28.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -49.6% |
| 1998 | -30.77 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.7% |
| 1999 | -15.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -48.1% |
| 2000 | 3.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -119.1% |
| 2001 | 35.13 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1051.1% |
| 2002 | 36.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.2% |
| 2003 | 43.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.0% |
| 2004 | 35.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.5% |
| 2005 | 43.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.6% |
| 2006 | 21.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -50.4% |
| 2007 | 29.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +35.1% |
| 2008 | 29.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 35.55 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.4% |
| 2010 | 41.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.4% |
| 2011 | 42.04 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 44.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.5% |
| 2013 | 39.49 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.8% |
| 2014 | 39.36 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 34.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.4% |
| 2016 | 33.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 30.76 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 2018 | 28.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 2019 | 31.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.2% |
| 2020 | 35.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.4% |
| 2021 | 22.7 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -36.0% |
| 2022 | 13.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -41.0% |
| 2023 | 13.36 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 9.36 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -30.0% |
| 2025 | 12.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +37.0% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 12.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.596 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 21.5× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 12.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 7.2× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Guyana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +1051.1% | 3.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 35.13 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1989 | -360.3% | -12.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -59.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1987 | -248.1% | -4.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.2028 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1447 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.3072 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0321 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.3821 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.3792 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | -10.36 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -59.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.6645 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | -118.77 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -258.76 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 31.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 43.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 28.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 44.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 9.36 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 35.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
- 63 Ukraine 14.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 64 Uruguay 13.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 65 Gambia 13.34 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 67 Mozambique 11.32 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 68 Seychelles 10.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 69 Lesotho 10.59 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
More financial sector data for Guyana
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1976)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1976)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1976)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1976)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Guyana?
- Net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Guyana was 12.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 44.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2012.
- What is the lowest net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was -258.76 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1991.
- How does Guyana rank for net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Guyana ranks 66th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Net foreign assets (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Net foreign assets (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Net foreign assets International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Net foreign assets (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.