Its fertile agricultural lands, rich mineral resources such as bauxite and gold, vast forests covering 80% of the land, and offshore oil and gas reserves estimated at 11.2 billion barrels have contributed to rapid GDP growth since 2019. Coastal flooding remains a significant environmental challenge, threatening Georgetown and agricultural activities along the Atlantic coast.
The World Bank Group supports Guyana’s vision for inclusive development by investing in people through education and health, climate-smart infrastructure across energy and housing, strong institutions for effective governance, and a dynamic private sector to drive innovation and resilience.
