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Guyana Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) 2005: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Guyana stood at -25.11% of GDP in 2005, according to Calculation: Export-Import. The latest value is down 15.51 percentage points from -9.6% of GDP in 2004. Ten years earlier, in 1995, the value was -10.91% of GDP (down 14.2 percentage points since). The latest value is the lowest since 1960; the highest was 16.79% of GDP in 1963. Guyana ranked 161st highest of the 175 countries in this dataset in 2005; Equatorial Guinea ranked first.

Data source: Calculation: Export-Import · Unit: % of GDP · Category: Macroeconomics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1960–2005
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What is Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP)?

Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP), measured in % of GDP, measures the total economic output of Guyana. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In Guyana, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

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What is the latest Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Guyana?

Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Guyana stood at -25.11% of GDP in 2005, according to Calculation: Export-Import.

Is Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Guyana rising or falling?

The latest value is down 15.51 percentage points from -9.6% of GDP in 2004. Ten years earlier, in 1995, the value was -10.91% of GDP (down 14.2 percentage points since).

How does Guyana rank for Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP)?

Guyana ranked 161st highest of the 175 countries in this dataset in 2005; Equatorial Guinea ranked first.

What is the highest Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) on record in Guyana?

The latest value is the lowest since 1960; the highest was 16.79% of GDP in 1963.

Metadata for Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Guyana
IndicatorNet exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
CountryGuyana
CategoryMacroeconomics
Unit% of GDP
SourceCalculation: Export-Import
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Last available value: -25.11% of GDP (2005)

Latest data for Guyana: 2005. Other countries in this series have data up to 2025.

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Source:World Bank via Calculation: Export-Import — series NE.RSB.GNFS.ZS
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) — Guyana [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-net-exports-percent/GUY. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.RSB.GNFS.ZS

MLA

World Bank. "Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) — Guyana." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-net-exports-percent/GUY. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.RSB.GNFS.ZS.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) — Guyana." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-net-exports-percent/GUY. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.RSB.GNFS.ZS.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_gdp_net_exports_percent_guy,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Net exports of goods and services (\% of GDP) --- Guyana}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-net-exports-percent/GUY},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.RSB.GNFS.ZS}
}