Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Guatemala
Guatemala: Direct economic loss attributed to disasters was 381.83 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Guatemala, 2005–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Guatemala is 381.83 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 51.8% on the previous year and up 220.7% 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 29th of 130 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 18 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 99,818 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 247.53 million | — |
| 2013 | 6.62 million | -97.3% |
| 2014 | 119.05 million | +1699.7% |
| 2015 | 712.77 million | +498.7% |
| 2016 | 202.94 million | -71.5% |
| 2017 | 153.10 million | -24.6% |
| 2018 | 149.18 million | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 34.09 million | -77.1% |
| 2020 | 1.13 billion | +3209.2% |
| 2021 | 81.00 million | -92.8% |
| 2022 | 269.86 million | +233.2% |
| 2023 | 251.47 million | -6.8% |
| 2024 | 381.83 million | +51.8% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 381.83 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.95 million, 38.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 381.83 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 58.28 million, 6.6× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Guatemala changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3209.2% | 34.09 million | 1.13 billion |
| 2014 | +1699.7% | 6.62 million | 119.05 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.6 | 0 | 18 | 5 |
| 2010s | 162.54 million | 0 | 712.77 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 422.46 million | 81.00 million | 1.13 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
More economy & growth data for Guatemala
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 3.37 % change on previous year (2024)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.43 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.86 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0059 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 38.64 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.2199 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0043 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 28.22 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Guatemala?
- Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Guatemala was 381.83 million in 2024, 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 29th out of 130 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct economic loss attributed to disasters rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 220.7%. 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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