Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Guatemala
Guatemala: Direct economic loss attributed to disasters was 251.47 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Guatemala, 2005–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Guatemala is 251.47 million, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 6.8% on the previous year and up 3,701.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Guatemala peaked at 1.13 billion in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2006.
Guatemala ranks 26th of 126 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.6 | 0 | 18 | 5 |
| 2010s | 162.50 million | 0 | 712.35 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 432.57 million | 80.98 million | 1.13 billion | 4 |
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More economy & growth data for Guatemala
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of gdp -15.41 (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 1.49 (2025)
- Gdp per capita worldbank constant usd 4,688 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp 13.19 (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd 87.61 billion (2025)
- Gdp per capita in international and market dollars 4,688 (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 7.68 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 201.77 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 26.27 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 61.91 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Guatemala?
- Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Guatemala was 251.47 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 1.13 billion in 2020.
- What is the lowest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2006.
- How does Guatemala rank for direct economic loss attributed to disasters?
- Guatemala ranks 26th out of 126 countries with data for 2023.
- Is direct economic loss attributed to disasters rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,701.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Direct economic loss attributed to disasters. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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