Macro-economic Data

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A. Demography and Macroeconomy

A.1 Population
VariableEnd of 2015End of 2014End of 2013SourcesVar ID
Total population.77 million.76 million.76 million
WDI
A.1.1
Total number of households  .21 millionA.1.2
Average household size  3.56A.1.3
Urban population (% of total)28.55% of total28.46% of total28.38% of total
WDI
A.1.4
Urban population growth (annual %).75%.65%.57%
WDI
A.1.5
A.2 Economy
VariableEnd of 2015End of 2014End of 2013SourcesVar ID
GDP, current prices (U.S. dollars)3,164 USD (millions)3,078 USD (millions)2,990 USD (millions)
WEO
A.2.1
GDP based on PPP valuation of country GDP (Current international dollar)5,759 USD (millions)5,535 USD (millions)5,244 USD (millions)
WEO
A.2.2
GDP per capita, current prices (U.S. dollars)4,125.02 USD 4,029.13 USD 3,929.4 USD
WEO
A.2.3
GDP based on PPP per capita GDP (Current international dollar)7,508.7 USD 7,244.22 USD 6,890.57 USD
WEO
A.2.4
GDP, constant prices (Percent change)3.03%3.84%5.22%
WEO
A.2.5
Inflation, end of period consumer prices (Percent change)-1.81%1.17%.89%
WEO
A.2.6
GDP, deflator (Index)169.75170.05170.71
WEO
A.2.7
Consumer price index109.41110.47109.46
WDI
A.2.8
Growth in urban household income (%/year)A.2.13
Employment (% of total laborforce)A.2.14
Interest Rates:A.2.15
Central bank lending/discount rateNot availableNot availableNot available
IFS
A.2.15.1
Yield on 3 months treasury bills1.84%1.57%1.32%
IFS
A.2.15.2
Average bank deposit rate1.11%1.07%1.13%
IFS
A.2.15.4
Lending rate12.83%12.83%13.5%
IFS
A.2.15.5
B. Housing Market
B.1 Housing Stock: Production, Transactions
VariableEnd of 2015End of 2014End of 2013SourcesVar ID
Number of dwelling units:B.1.1
Total  .22 million
Statistics Guyana
B.1.1.1
Percentage of vacant units  3% of total
Statistics Guyana
B.1.2
Characteristics of housing stock:B.1.3
Tenure in urban areas (%):B.1.4
Estimated Number of units completed/yearB.1.5
B.2 Housing Prices and Cost for Urban Areas or Capital City
VariableEnd of 2015End of 2014End of 2013SourcesVar ID
Median urban house price in USD:B.2.1
Median house price to median annual HH income:B.2.2
Annual average % change in median house prices:B.2.3
M2 construction cost for median quality houseB.2.4


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Notes: Capital gains is taxed at a flat rate of 25%. Properties held for more than 25 years is exempt.
Notes: Figure listed is information of mortgage loans but not limited to housing sector, consolidated from Statistical Abstracts and Annual Reports.
Notes: Figure listed is information of mortgage loans but not limited to housing sector, consolidated from Statistical Abstracts and Annual Reports.
Notes: Figure listed is information of mortgage loans but not limited to housing sector, consolidated from Statistical Abstracts and Annual Reports.
Notes: Figure listed is information of mortgage loans but not limited to housing sector, consolidated from Statistical Abstracts and Annual Reports.
Notes: Figure listed is information of mortgage loans but not limited to housing sector, consolidated from Statistical Abstracts and Annual Reports.
Notes: Figure listed is information of mortgage loans but not limited to housing sector, consolidated from Statistical Abstracts and Annual Reports.
Notes: Figure listed is information of mortgage loans but not limited to housing sector, consolidated from Statistical Abstracts and Annual Reports.
Notes: Figure listed is information of mortgage loans but not limited to housing sector, consolidated from Statistical Abstracts and Annual Reports.
Notes: Figure listed is information of mortgage loans but not limited to housing sector, consolidated from Statistical Abstracts and Annual Reports.
Notes: Figure listed is information of mortgage loans but not limited to housing sector, consolidated from Statistical Abstracts and Annual Reports.
Notes: Figure listed is information of mortgage loans but not limited to housing sector, consolidated from Statistical Abstracts and Annual Reports.
Notes: Figure listed is mortgage loans but not limited to housing sector, consolidated from Statistical Abstracts and Annual Reports.
Notes: First time home buyers are able to deduct interest paid on mortgages from their personal income tax. The Mortgage Interest Relief was introduced in 2013.
Notes: First time home buyers are able to deduct interest paid on mortgages from their personal income tax. The Mortgage Interest Relief was introduced in 2013.
Notes: First time home buyers are able to deduct interest paid on mortgages from their personal income tax. The Mortgage Interest Relief was introduced in 2013.
Notes: Guyana's first credit bureau, Creditinfo, began operations in 2013. This is following the Credit Reporting Act of 2010, which laid down the framework for a credit bureau to exist.
Notes: Guyana's first credit bureau, Creditinfo, began operations in 2013. This is following the Credit Reporting Act of 2010, which laid down the framework for a credit bureau to exist.
Notes: Guyana's first credit bureau, Creditinfo, began operations in 2013. This is following the Credit Reporting Act of 2010, which laid down the framework for a credit bureau to exist.
Notes: Property tax is levied as "Wealth Tax." The rate ranges from 0-7.5% and depends on the tax base.
Notes: Rental income tax is levied at a rate of 33.33% after deducting income-generating expenses.
Notes: The National Housing Programme provides families with low to middle income (mostly low) mortgage loans with low interest rates. These loans are mostly granted by commercial banks. The banks are given tax concessions by the government which act as indirect subsidies.
Notes: The National Housing Programme provides families with low to middle income (mostly low) mortgage loans with low interest rates. These loans are mostly granted by commercial banks. The banks are given tax concessions by the government which act as indirect subsidies.
Notes: The National Housing Programme provides families with low to middle income (mostly low) mortgage loans with low interest rates. These loans are mostly granted by commercial banks. The banks are given tax concessions by the government which act as indirect subsidies.
Notes: The National Housing Programme provides families with low to middle income (mostly low) mortgage loans with low interest rates. These loans are mostly granted by commercial banks. The banks are given tax concessions by the government which act as indirect subsidies.
Notes: The National Housing Programme provides families with low to middle income (mostly low) mortgage loans with low interest rates. These loans are mostly granted by commercial banks. The banks are given tax concessions by the government which act as indirect subsidies.
Notes: The National Housing Programme provides families with low to middle income (mostly low) mortgage loans with low interest rates. These loans are mostly granted by commercial banks. The banks are given tax concessions by the government which act as indirect subsidies.
Notes: The National Housing Programme provides families with low to middle income (mostly low) mortgage loans with low interest rates. These loans are mostly granted by commercial banks. The banks are given tax concessions by the government which act as indirect subsidies.
Notes: The National Housing Programme provides families with low to middle income (mostly low) mortgage loans with low interest rates. These loans are mostly granted by commercial banks. The banks are given tax concessions by the government which act as indirect subsidies.
Notes: The National Housing Programme provides families with low to middle income (mostly low) mortgage loans with low interest rates. These loans are mostly granted by commercial banks. The banks are given tax concessions by the government which act as indirect subsidies.
Notes: The National Housing Programme provides families with low to middle income (mostly low) mortgage loans with low interest rates. These loans are mostly granted by commercial banks. The banks are given tax concessions by the government which act as indirect subsidies.
Notes: The National Housing Programme provides families with low to middle income (mostly low) mortgage loans with low interest rates. These loans are mostly granted by commercial banks. The banks are given tax concessions by the government which act as indirect subsidies.
Notes: The National Housing Programme provides families with low to middle income (mostly low) mortgage loans with low interest rates. These loans are mostly granted by commercial banks. The banks are given tax concessions by the government which act as indirect subsidies.
Notes: The National Housing Programme provides families with low to middle income (mostly low) mortgage loans with low interest rates. These loans are mostly granted by commercial banks. The banks are given tax concessions by the government which act as indirect subsidies.
Notes: The National Housing Programme provides families with low to middle income (mostly low) mortgage loans with low interest rates. These loans are mostly granted by commercial banks. The banks are given tax concessions by the government which act as indirect subsidies.
Notes: The National Housing Programme provides families with low to middle income (mostly low) mortgage loans with low interest rates. These loans are mostly granted by commercial banks. The banks are given tax concessions by the government which act as indirect subsidies.
Notes: The National Housing Programme provides families with low to middle income (mostly low) mortgage loans with low interest rates. These loans are mostly granted by commercial banks. The banks are given tax concessions by the government which act as indirect subsidies.
Notes: The National Housing Programme provides families with low to middle income (mostly low) mortgage loans with low interest rates. These loans are mostly granted by commercial banks. The banks are given tax concessions by the government which act as indirect subsidies.
Notes: The National Housing Programme provides families with low to middle income (mostly low) mortgage loans with low interest rates. These loans are mostly granted by commercial banks. The banks are given tax concessions by the government which act as indirect subsidies.
Notes: The National Housing Programme provides families with low to middle income (mostly low) mortgage loans with low interest rates. These loans are mostly granted by commercial banks. The banks are given tax concessions by the government which act as indirect subsidies.
Notes: The National Housing Programme provides families with low to middle income (mostly low) mortgage loans with low interest rates. These loans are mostly granted by commercial banks. The banks are given tax concessions by the government which act as indirect subsidies.
Notes: The National Housing Programme provides families with low to middle income (mostly low) mortgage loans with low interest rates. These loans are mostly granted by commercial banks. The banks are given tax concessions by the government which act as indirect subsidies.
Notes: The National Housing Programme provides families with low to middle income (mostly low) mortgage loans with low interest rates. These loans are mostly granted by commercial banks. The banks are given tax concessions by the government which act as indirect subsidies.
Notes: There is no maximum limit. Banks set their own criteria, most ranging from 75-80%
Notes: There is no maximum limit. Banks set their own criteria, most ranging from 75-80%