Gross domestic product (GDP) in Guatemala
Guatemala: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 146.22 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Guatemala, 1920–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp) in Guatemala is 146.22 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 103 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 41.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Guatemala peaked at 146.22 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3.24 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1920.
That places Guatemala 75th out of 165 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 3.90 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3.24 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 4.81 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1930s | 5.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 4.09 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 8.42 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1940s | 8.38 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 6.63 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10.26 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1950s | 11.46 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 9.87 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 13.99 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 18.31 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 14.33 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 23.16 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 32.31 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 24.49 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 40.91 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 41.69 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 40.12 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 44.91 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 55.84 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 46.31 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 66.91 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 80.98 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 68.73 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 93.77 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 113.84 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 96.39 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 132.53 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 139.00 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 130.20 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 146.22 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
- 72 Angola 158.35 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 73 Slovakia 150.36 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 74 Venezuela 149.68 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 76 Ghana 145.43 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 77 Bulgaria 138.39 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 78 Tunisia 129.46 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
More economy & growth data for Guatemala
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -15.4% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 1.5% (2025)
- GDP per capita 4,688 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 13.2% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 87.61 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 4,688 constant 2015 US$ (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 gross domestic product (gdp) in Guatemala?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Guatemala was 146.22 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 146.22 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.24 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 1920.
- How does Guatemala rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Guatemala ranks 75th out of 165 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total economic output of a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.