🇬🇾Guyana Political Stability: 26.9/100

Guyana is located in the northeastern part of South America, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and sharing land borders with Venezuela to the southwest and Suriname to the south. The country features a diverse landscape that includes a low coastal plain, dense rainforests, savannahs, and mountains, with Mount Roraima being the highest peak at 2,772 meters. The climate is tropical, characterized by hot and humid conditions, with two rainy seasons occurring from May to mid-August and mid-November to mid-January.

Guyana has a population of approximately 744,000 people, with about 90% residing along the coastal strip. The population is ethnically diverse, primarily consisting of Indo-Guyanese (43.5%) and Afro-Guyanese (30.2%), along with Indigenous peoples and those of mixed heritage. English is the official language, and the majority of the population speaks Guyanese Creole as their first language.

World Bank governance: rule of law 28th percentile, corruption control 26th percentile, political stability 28th percentile.

Guyana's strongest governance dimension is Voice & Accountability at 43/100, placing it in the lower half globally. This indicates relatively strong citizen participation in selecting government, along with freedom of expression, association, and a free media.

The weakest dimension is Regulatory Quality at 16/100. Regulatory challenges may create an unpredictable environment for economic activity and daily life.

A notable 28-point gap between Voice & Accountability and Regulatory Quality reveals uneven governance. Some institutions function well while others lag significantly. Travelers should be aware that the quality of government services and protections may vary depending on the context.

Weak governance indicators for Guyana mean travelers should exercise heightened caution. Government services may be limited or unreliable, corruption can affect interactions with officials, and legal protections may not function as expected. Thorough preparation and situational awareness are essential.

The U.S. State Department currently rates Guyana as Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Elevated advisory levels combined with governance data paint a fuller picture of conditions on the ground that travelers should consider.