Guyana

Despite its rapid economic expansion, Guyana still faces a notable unemployment rate of over 12%. This suggests that the benefits of the oil-driven growth may not yet be fully translating into widespread job creation across all sectors or for all segments of the population.

Guyana's infant mortality rate stands at 23.8 per 1,000 live births, which is relatively high compared to many developing nations and upper-middle-income countries. This indicates ongoing challenges in public health and maternal-child care, despite economic progress.

A striking 98.9% of Guyana's population has access to electricity, indicating a highly developed power infrastructure. However, the country remains largely rural, with less than 27% of its population living in urban areas, suggesting a dispersed population with good basic utility coverage.

Despite a relatively small overall GDP, Guyana's GDP per capita has surged to over $20,000. This indicates a significant increase in wealth per person, reflecting the impact of its economic growth on individual prosperity, though distribution may vary.