Recognised – A global hotspot
Small in population but huge in headlines, Guyana has, over the past decade, gone from a quiet South American nation to a magnet for investors, energy companies, environmental funders and travelers.
Fast Growing – The fastest-growing economy in recent years:
International institutions report double-digit growth as oil production scales up — IMF projections show GDP growth in the double digits for 2025–26, continuing the trend from the last five years, and list Guyana among the fastest growing economies globally.
Investor-friendly – Petroleum framework that attracted multiple majors:
The production-sharing agreement with ExxonMobil, CNOOC and Hess helped accelerate rapid field development and foreign direct investment. Equitable terms and the government’s licensing framework underpin that investor access.
A Success – A major, fast-moving oil and gas success story:
Since first oil in late 2019, Guyana’s Stabroek Block discoveries have been developed at pace; operator reporting and market coverage document dozens of discoveries and hundreds of thousands of barrels per day of output. That fast build-out has underwritten the country’s economic surge.
Oil Wealthy – Among the world’s highest oil production per person:
With national production in the hundreds of thousands of barrels per day and a population under 1 million, Guyana ranks near the top globally in oil produced per capita — a change that reshapes fiscal capacity and geopolitical attention. (Population and production data support this per-capita comparison.)
On the Rise – The biggest near-term GDP per-capita jump of any country recently:
Analysts and data aggregators show Guyana recorded the largest recent increase in GDP per capita worldwide as oil revenues flowed — a statistical reflection of how extractive wealth can transform headline economic indicators.
Balanced – Oil production development within an explicit low-carbon strategy:
Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) and long-running Norway partnership / REDD+ arrangements demonstrate an institutional effort to protect forest carbon and steer some benefits toward sustainable development, giving Guyana a unique standing among new oil producers.
Food Secure – Agricultural capacity that supports national and regional food needs:
Beyond oil, Guyana’s rice, sugar and seafood sectors are well-established and positioned to serve Caribbean and other export markets. International trade and agriculture guides highlight Guyana’s potential to supply the region. This gives the country strategic importance for food security in the Caribbean.
The Destination for You – World-class ecotourism assets and a growing tourism push:
Guyana’s intact rainforest, dramatic sites such as Kaieteur Falls, and community-led eco-lodges make it a high-value eco-tourism destination. Tourism authority and travel coverage note rising visitor interest in the destination, and targeted marketing to the U.K. and North America.
An Asset in Motion – Rapidly improving public finances and regional market reach, but with governance challenges to manage:
Multilateral monitoring (IMF, World Bank) records big current-account surpluses from oil exports and large fiscal inflows, while news reporting highlights the political debate about revenue management and public investment, a reminder that opportunity comes with increased governance responsibility.
A Global Partner – A new strategic energy partner for global buyers and regional partners:
Traders, refiners and national governments are already buying Guyana crude and negotiating energy ties; reporting shows Guyana rapidly entering global crude markets (Europe and Asia) and drawing interest from large buyers seeking new sources of light to medium sweet crude. That demand makes Guyana geopolitically relevant far beyond its population size.
In Conclusion
Guyana’s transformation is striking. In less than a decade, it has become an economic outlier, an energy powerhouse, a regional food anchor, and a celebrated guardian of vast forests. Each of these strengths has branded the country a global hotspot. Together, they reveal a nation that is no longer emerging quietly but taking its place at the center of a global evolution. (Keystone Consulting)
