Guyana

In brief

Health spending, share of GDP: 2.5% (2023). World rank 189 of 193; in Americas, 35 of 35. Children vaccinated against measles: 99% (2024). World rank 1 of 193 (1 = best); in Americas, 1 of 35. Diabetes prevalence, ages 20–79: 16.4% (2024). World rank 179 of 209 (1 = best); in Americas, 40 of 42. From 2014 to 2024: infant deaths per 1,000 births 31.3 → 23.2, deaths under age 5 per 1,000 births 34.3 → 25.2, and HIV prevalence 1.4% → 1.6% (ages 15–49). Better than all its neighbours (Brazil, Suriname, and Venezuela): hospital beds per 1,000 people and children vaccinated against measles. Worse than all its neighbours (Brazil, Suriname, and Venezuela): access to clean cooking fuels, infant deaths per 1,000 births, deaths under age 5 per 1,000 births, and diabetes prevalence.