Guyana GDP surges 33.3% in H1, 2026 forecast raised to 20.8%

Guyana's real GDP grew 33.3% in the first half of 2026, driven by oil output, with non-oil growth at 10.1% and inflation at 4%. President Ali raised the full-year 2026 GDP forecast to 20.8%, signaling sustained expansion. The data underscores Guyana's emergence as a major oil-driven growth story, though oil price volatility remains a key risk.