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Remittances to Guyana

Caribbean

In 2023, Guyana received $546 million in remittances, equal to 3.2% of its GDP (2023). That makes it the 28th largest recipient among the 69 African and Caribbean countries tracked here, and 4th in Caribbean.

Common questions

How much money does the diaspora send to Guyana?

In 2023, Guyana received $546 million in personal remittances, according to the World Bank. That is the 28th highest of the 69 African and Caribbean countries tracked here.

What share of Guyana's GDP comes from remittances?

Remittances were equal to 3.2% of Guyana's GDP in 2023, based on World Bank figures.

Source: World Bank: Personal remittances, received. US dollar figure is for 2023; GDP share is for 2023.