Bank Liquid Reserves Statistics in Guyana (2026)

As of 2024, bank liquid reserves in Guyana was 31.7% of bank assets, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 25.3% in 2023 to 31.7% in 2024 (+6.4 percentage points). Guyana ranks #6 of 31 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #33 of 145 globally.

Latest value (2024)
31.7% (2024)
Bank Liquid Reserves in Guyana as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Change since 2023
+6.4 pp (2024)
Up from 25.3% in 2023 to 31.7% in 2024 (+6.4 percentage points).
Earliest value in this dataset (2001)
22.4% (2001)
Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 22.4% in 2001 to 31.7% in 2024.
Peak value (2020)
33.3% (2020)
Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 31.7%.
Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
#6 of 31 (2024)
Guyana ranks 6 of 31 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
Global rank
#33 of 145 (2024)
Guyana ranks 33 of 145 countries with data globally.
Latin America & Caribbean average
23.4% (2024)
Guyana (31.7%) is above the average of 23.4% across the 31 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
Internet use in Guyana (2024)
83% (2024)
83% of the population in Guyana used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
Population (2024)
831,087 (2024)
Guyana had a population of 831,087 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Bank Liquid Reserves in Guyana by year (% of bank assets)
Year % of bank assets Change
2024 31.7%+6.4 pp
2023 25.3%−2.1 pp
2022 27.4%+0.3 pp
2021 27.1%−6.2 pp
2020 33.3%+10.4 pp
2019 22.8%−0.1 pp
2018 23%+2.7 pp
2017 20.3%−2.0 pp
2016 22.3%+3.9 pp
2015 18.4%+1.8 pp
2014 16.7%−2.0 pp
2013 18.6%−0.0 pp
2012 18.7%−0.0 pp
2011 18.7%−5.4 pp
2010 24%+2.6 pp
2009 21.4%+6.0 pp
2008 15.5%−1.3 pp
2007 16.7%−8.5 pp
2006 25.3%−1.4 pp
2005 26.7%−0.1 pp
2004 26.8%+0.7 pp
2003 26.1%+1.9 pp
2002 24.2%+1.7 pp
2001 22.4%
Bank Liquid Reserves in Guyana, 2001–2024Line chart of 24 observations from 2001 to 2024. Values range from 15.5% to 33.3%; the series starts at 22.4% in 2001 and ends at 31.7% in 2024.15%20%25%30%35%20012005201020152020202422.4%31.7%
Fig. 1 — Bank Liquid Reserves in Guyana, 2001–2024

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest figure for bank liquid reserves in Guyana?

Bank liquid reserves in Guyana stood at 31.7% of bank assets in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.

How has bank liquid reserves in Guyana changed over time?

World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 22.4% in 2001 to 31.7% in 2024.

How does Guyana compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?

Guyana ranks 6 of 31 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 31.7% versus a regional average of 23.4% (latest values per country).

Where does Guyana rank globally on bank liquid reserves?

Guyana ranks 33 of 145 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator FD.RES.LIQU.AS.ZS, retrieved .

Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.

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