Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) in Guatemala
Guatemala: Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) was 128.11 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Exports as a capacity to import in Guatemala, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Guatemala recorded 128.11 billion constant LCU for exports as a capacity to import in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.0% on the previous year and up 25.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports as a capacity to import in Guatemala peaked at 128.11 billion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 15.40 billion constant LCU, in 1961.
That places Guatemala 104th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 16.33 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 15.40 billion constant LCU | -5.7% |
| 1962 | 16.46 billion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 1963 | 21.76 billion constant LCU | +32.2% |
| 1964 | 22.65 billion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 1965 | 24.04 billion constant LCU | +6.1% |
| 1966 | 28.26 billion constant LCU | +17.6% |
| 1967 | 25.23 billion constant LCU | -10.7% |
| 1968 | 28.69 billion constant LCU | +13.7% |
| 1969 | 31.57 billion constant LCU | +10.0% |
| 1970 | 34.84 billion constant LCU | +10.4% |
| 1971 | 32.81 billion constant LCU | -5.8% |
| 1972 | 34.18 billion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 1973 | 38.10 billion constant LCU | +11.5% |
| 1974 | 36.80 billion constant LCU | -3.4% |
| 1975 | 36.96 billion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 1976 | 40.65 billion constant LCU | +10.0% |
| 1977 | 52.93 billion constant LCU | +30.2% |
| 1978 | 46.72 billion constant LCU | -11.7% |
| 1979 | 45.33 billion constant LCU | -3.0% |
| 1980 | 44.66 billion constant LCU | -1.5% |
| 1981 | 34.84 billion constant LCU | -22.0% |
| 1982 | 30.08 billion constant LCU | -13.7% |
| 1983 | 27.20 billion constant LCU | -9.6% |
| 1984 | 28.00 billion constant LCU | +3.0% |
| 1985 | 26.16 billion constant LCU | -6.6% |
| 1986 | 26.72 billion constant LCU | +2.1% |
| 1987 | 25.53 billion constant LCU | -4.5% |
| 1988 | 27.35 billion constant LCU | +7.2% |
| 1989 | 30.38 billion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 1990 | 34.69 billion constant LCU | +14.2% |
| 1991 | 34.95 billion constant LCU | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 38.00 billion constant LCU | +8.7% |
| 1993 | 40.71 billion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 1994 | 44.37 billion constant LCU | +9.0% |
| 1995 | 51.28 billion constant LCU | +15.6% |
| 1996 | 49.74 billion constant LCU | -3.0% |
| 1997 | 57.35 billion constant LCU | +15.3% |
| 1998 | 64.95 billion constant LCU | +13.2% |
| 1999 | 65.65 billion constant LCU | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 69.90 billion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 2001 | 73.11 billion constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 72.32 billion constant LCU | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 70.45 billion constant LCU | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 74.38 billion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 70.55 billion constant LCU | -5.2% |
| 2006 | 73.14 billion constant LCU | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 79.57 billion constant LCU | +8.8% |
| 2008 | 77.90 billion constant LCU | -2.1% |
| 2009 | 82.86 billion constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 2010 | 89.52 billion constant LCU | +8.0% |
| 2011 | 96.05 billion constant LCU | +7.3% |
| 2012 | 95.40 billion constant LCU | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 91.60 billion constant LCU | -4.0% |
| 2014 | 97.38 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 2015 | 102.07 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 106.06 billion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 107.73 billion constant LCU | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 105.15 billion constant LCU | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 110.47 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 108.71 billion constant LCU | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 109.81 billion constant LCU | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 110.35 billion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 114.04 billion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 2024 | 119.77 billion constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 2025 | 128.11 billion constant LCU | +7.0% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 128.11 billion constant LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 435.84 billion constant LCU, 29% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 128.11 billion constant LCU is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 128.11 billion constant LCU, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 23.04 billion constant LCU | 15.40 billion constant LCU | 31.57 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 39.93 billion constant LCU | 32.81 billion constant LCU | 52.93 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 30.09 billion constant LCU | 25.53 billion constant LCU | 44.66 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 48.17 billion constant LCU | 34.69 billion constant LCU | 65.65 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 74.42 billion constant LCU | 69.90 billion constant LCU | 82.86 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 100.14 billion constant LCU | 89.52 billion constant LCU | 110.47 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 115.13 billion constant LCU | 108.71 billion constant LCU | 128.11 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
More economy & growth data for Guatemala
- 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)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0042 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports as a capacity to import in Guatemala?
- Exports as a capacity to import in Guatemala was 128.11 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 128.11 billion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.40 billion constant LCU in 1961.
- How does Guatemala rank for exports as a capacity to import?
- Guatemala ranks 104th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports as a capacity to import rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports as a capacity to import equals the current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.