Guyana's oil boom is drawing thousands of expats to Georgetown — jobs, housing costs, safety and daily life in South America's fastest-growing economy.
Expats: The Guyanas
Key Facts
The economy. Guyana has booked roughly US$7.8 billion in oil revenue by mid-2026, transforming a US$3.5 billion economy.
The driver. Offshore oil production in the Stabroek block, with additional projects and a flagship Gas-to-Energy initiative in progress.
The expat hub. Georgetown — a Caribbean-culture capital on South America’s northern coast.
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