Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Guyana

Guyana: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was 84.04 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
84.04 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 245.1%
World rank
4th
of 164 countries
All-time high
191.25 % change on previous year
in 1975
All-time low
-61.84 % change on previous year
in 1987
Years of data
47
1974–2024

Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Guyana, 1974–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Guyana recorded 84.04 % change on previous year for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in 2024.

The figure is up 245.1% on the previous year and up 617.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Guyana peaked at 191.25 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -61.84 % change on previous year, in 1987.

Guyana ranks 4th of 164 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 43.21 % change on previous year -28.6 % change on previous year 191.25 % change on previous year 6
1980s -2.07 % change on previous year -61.84 % change on previous year 87.9 % change on previous year 10
1990s 6.01 % change on previous year -43.41 % change on previous year 78.47 % change on previous year 7
2000s 11.67 % change on previous year -16.38 % change on previous year 35.4 % change on previous year 9
2010s 8.17 % change on previous year 0.0628 % change on previous year 18.2 % change on previous year 10
2020s 27.5 % change on previous year 0.0041 % change on previous year 84.04 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Guyana

  1. 1 Lebanon 122.03 % change on previous year compare
  2. 2 Myanmar 100.97 % change on previous year compare
  3. 3 South Sudan 88.44 % change on previous year compare
  4. 5 Israel 69.12 % change on previous year compare
  5. 6 Haiti 67.58 % change on previous year compare
  6. 7 Mongolia 62.24 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Guyana?
Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Guyana was 84.04 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Guyana?
The highest recorded value was 191.25 % change on previous year in 1975.
What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Guyana?
The lowest recorded value was -61.84 % change on previous year in 1987.
How does Guyana rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
Guyana ranks 4th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in Guyana?
Over the last ten years it is up 617.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Guyana data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
208 places, 10,048 data points, 1961–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.