Guyana’s economy is expected to remain on a high-growth trajectory in 2026, with projections indicating real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 16.2 per cent, supported by robust performance in both the oil and non-oil sectors.
According to official projections released in late January, non-oil activity is also expected to expand strongly, with growth outside of petroleum estimated at 10.8 per cent. This dynamic underscores how increasing activity in agriculture, mining, manufacturing, construction and services is contributing to broad-based economic momentum.
Several sectors are expected to post significant gains:
- Construction: Output is projected to rise by 25.4 per cent, reflecting both public infrastructure investment and private sector developments.
- Manufacturing: Growth of 12.9 per cent is expected, with sugar, rice and related processing operations capitalising on upgraded capacity and supply chain improvements.
- Mining & Quarrying: Expansion at 17.6 per cent indicates strong activity in both petroleum and other extractive industries.
- Services: Sectoral growth is forecast across financial, trade, transport, and professional services, supporting diversification and employment.
The continued expansion of non-oil segments reflects the success of long-term strategic planning that links investment incentives, infrastructure build-out, and regulatory stability. From an investor perspective, strong non-oil growth signals opportunities in sectors that drive rising domestic demand, support supply-chain integration, and offer export potential.
For example, construction growth supports investment in real estate, logistics hubs, and supply services. Expanding services activity continues to create demand for digital solutions, professional expertise, and financing structures to support SMEs, mid-sized firms, and large enterprises alike.
The forecast also aligns with enduring macroeconomic stability, which has helped preserve purchasing power and maintain investor confidence, even as external conditions remain uncertain.
As 2026 advances, sustained high growth, particularly beyond the oil sector, reinforces Guyana’s positioning as a multi-sector investment destination with diversified pathways for capital deployment.
