Guyana: The World's Only Food Self-Sufficient Nation, Importing Nothing

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News18•23-01-2026, 09:48
Guyana: The World's Only Food Self-Sufficient Nation, Importing Nothing
- •Guyana, a South American nation with 800,000 people (40% Indian origin), is the only country globally that produces all its food needs and imports nothing.
- •Comparable to Gujarat in size, 85% of Guyana is covered in rainforest, yet it meets all seven food categories for its population.
- •The country's food self-sufficiency is attributed to continuous investment in agriculture, irrigation, infrastructure, and farmer education, with a 468% increase in its agricultural budget.
- •Guyana has achieved this without significant deforestation, preserving over 85% of its original forest cover, unlike many other South American nations.
- •Indian culinary influences are strong, with popular dishes like Dal Puri, Kari, Bara, various Rotis, Guyanese Curry, Sat Bhaji, and sweets like Parmigi and Mithai.
Why It Matters: Guyana stands as the world's sole food self-sufficient nation, thriving on local production and rich Indian heritage.
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