U.S. Department of State
Level 3Reconsider Travel
Reissued after periodic review with minor changes. Reconsider travel to Guyana due to crime.
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Americas · Updated
As of September 2026, Guyana scores 57/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Guyana Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Of the 2 Guyana destinations assessed, Bartica scores highest (63/100), while Georgetown scores lowest (51/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Guyana: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Guyana destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Guyana safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 19.1 / 100k | 28 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 57.7% | 57 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 5.6% | 74 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 70/100 | 70 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 51/100 | 51 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 15.2 / 100k | 53 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Guyana safety FAQ
Is Guyana safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Guyana Level 3 of 4 — Reconsider Travel. On our composite index Guyana averages 57/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 30 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Guyana?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Bartica currently scores highest at 63/100 (Moderate). Georgetown scores lowest at 51/100.
Where does this Guyana safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.