GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Guatemala
Guatemala: GDP (current US$), annual growth rate was 8.91 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
8.91 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 4.2%
World rank
98th
of 212 countries
All-time high
25.55 % change on previous year
in 1977
All-time low
-25.61 % change on previous year
in 1986
Years of data
65
1961–2025
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Guatemala, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Guatemala is 8.91 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 4.2% on the previous year and up 19.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Guatemala peaked at 25.55 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -25.61 % change on previous year, in 1986.
That places Guatemala 98th out of 212 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.17 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 6.21 % change on previous year | +95.9% |
| 1963 | 10.42 % change on previous year | +67.8% |
| 1964 | 2.87 % change on previous year | -72.4% |
| 1965 | 2.49 % change on previous year | -13.5% |
| 1966 | 4.45 % change on previous year | +79.1% |
| 1967 | 4.52 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 1968 | 10.8 % change on previous year | +139.2% |
| 1969 | 6.51 % change on previous year | -39.7% |
| 1970 | 10.99 % change on previous year | +68.8% |
| 1971 | 4.24 % change on previous year | -61.4% |
| 1972 | 5.87 % change on previous year | +38.3% |
| 1973 | 22.27 % change on previous year | +279.4% |
| 1974 | 23.05 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 1975 | 15.32 % change on previous year | -33.5% |
| 1976 | 19.73 % change on previous year | +28.8% |
| 1977 | 25.55 % change on previous year | +29.5% |
| 1978 | 10.77 % change on previous year | -57.9% |
| 1979 | 13.71 % change on previous year | +27.3% |
| 1980 | 14.14 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 9.25 % change on previous year | -34.6% |
| 1982 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -86.2% |
| 1983 | 3.82 % change on previous year | +200.3% |
| 1984 | 4.64 % change on previous year | +21.5% |
| 1985 | 2.66 % change on previous year | -42.7% |
| 1986 | -25.61 % change on previous year | -1063.7% |
| 1987 | -2.04 % change on previous year | -92.0% |
| 1988 | 10.69 % change on previous year | -623.8% |
| 1989 | 7.26 % change on previous year | -32.1% |
| 1990 | -9.04 % change on previous year | -224.6% |
| 1991 | 22.95 % change on previous year | -353.8% |
| 1992 | 11 % change on previous year | -52.1% |
| 1993 | 9.19 % change on previous year | -16.5% |
| 1994 | 13.89 % change on previous year | +51.2% |
| 1995 | 12.88 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 1996 | 6.96 % change on previous year | -46.0% |
| 1997 | 13.49 % change on previous year | +94.0% |
| 1998 | 9.02 % change on previous year | -33.1% |
| 1999 | -5.55 % change on previous year | -161.5% |
| 2000 | 5.3 % change on previous year | -195.4% |
| 2001 | -4.58 % change on previous year | -186.5% |
| 2002 | 11.08 % change on previous year | -341.8% |
| 2003 | 5.54 % change on previous year | -50.0% |
| 2004 | 9.27 % change on previous year | +67.5% |
| 2005 | 13.6 % change on previous year | +46.6% |
| 2006 | 11.05 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 2007 | 12.86 % change on previous year | +16.3% |
| 2008 | 14.7 % change on previous year | +14.4% |
| 2009 | -3.58 % change on previous year | -124.3% |
| 2010 | 9.56 % change on previous year | -367.3% |
| 2011 | 15.24 % change on previous year | +59.4% |
| 2012 | 5.8 % change on previous year | -62.0% |
| 2013 | 6.86 % change on previous year | +18.3% |
| 2014 | 9.16 % change on previous year | +33.6% |
| 2015 | 7.49 % change on previous year | -18.2% |
| 2016 | 6.22 % change on previous year | -17.0% |
| 2017 | 8.48 % change on previous year | +36.3% |
| 2018 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -72.4% |
| 2019 | 5.24 % change on previous year | +124.3% |
| 2020 | 0.7091 % change on previous year | -86.5% |
| 2021 | 11.24 % change on previous year | +1485.2% |
| 2022 | 10.59 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 2023 | 9.09 % change on previous year | -14.2% |
| 2024 | 8.55 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2025 | 8.91 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.72 % change on previous year | 2.49 % change on previous year | 10.8 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 15.15 % change on previous year | 4.24 % change on previous year | 25.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.61 % change on previous year | -25.61 % change on previous year | 14.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.48 % change on previous year | -9.04 % change on previous year | 22.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.52 % change on previous year | -4.58 % change on previous year | 14.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.64 % change on previous year | 2.34 % change on previous year | 15.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.18 % change on previous year | 0.7091 % change on previous year | 11.24 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- GDP (current US$), per capita 6,598 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 7.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 7.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 50,675 current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.7105 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 4,688 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 4.28 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Guatemala?
- Gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Guatemala was 8.91 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 25.55 % change on previous year in 1977.
- What is the lowest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was -25.61 % change on previous year in 1986.
- How does Guatemala rank for gdp (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Guatemala ranks 98th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.