| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Military expenditure (% GDP) | 0.868 %SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024] |
| Military expenditure | 202,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024] |
| Armed forces personnel | 3,000 peopleWorld Bank WDI [2020] |
| Arms imports | 9,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024] |
| Arms exports | 2,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [1976] |
| Military & security forces | the Guyana Defense Force (GDF) is a unified force with ground, air, and coast guard components, as well as the Guyana National Reserve (2026); note: the Guyana Police Force under the Ministry of Home Affairs is responsible for internal securityCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Military service age & obligation | 18 years of age or older for voluntary military service; no conscription (2026)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Arms imports (USD) | 9,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024] |
| Arms exports (USD) | 2,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [1976] |
| Military spending (% of GDP) | 0.868 %SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024] |
| Military spending (USD) | 202,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024] |
Defense
Guyana
Section metadata
Data year2025
EditionDatabook 2026
Coverage11/11
LicenseCC-BY
Datasets on this page
- World Bank WDIworld_bank_wdiEdition: 2024
- CIA World Factbookcia_factbookEdition: 2025
About this data
Guyana's defense on Databook compiles 11 indicators from 2 open datasets including World Bank WDI, CIA World Factbook. Key figures include military expenditure (% gdp) (0.868 %), military expenditure (202,000,000 US$). Data is referenced to 2025. Every value carries its source and publication year, published under open licenses.