Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Guatemala
Guatemala: Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate was 10.08 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
10.08 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 45.7%
World rank
82nd
of 186 countries
All-time high
67.24 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-19.76 % change on previous year
in 1969
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Guatemala, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Guatemala recorded 10.08 % change on previous year for gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 45.7% on the previous year and up 114.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Guatemala peaked at 67.24 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -19.76 % change on previous year, in 1969.
That places Guatemala 82nd out of 186 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.
Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -10.7 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 4.58 % change on previous year | -142.8% |
| 1963 | 32.77 % change on previous year | +615.0% |
| 1964 | 24.91 % change on previous year | -24.0% |
| 1965 | 6.43 % change on previous year | -74.2% |
| 1966 | -15.58 % change on previous year | -342.4% |
| 1967 | 25.74 % change on previous year | -265.2% |
| 1968 | 29.67 % change on previous year | +15.3% |
| 1969 | -19.76 % change on previous year | -166.6% |
| 1970 | 24.78 % change on previous year | -225.4% |
| 1971 | 16.91 % change on previous year | -31.8% |
| 1972 | -10.75 % change on previous year | -163.6% |
| 1973 | 37.99 % change on previous year | -453.3% |
| 1974 | 67.24 % change on previous year | +77.0% |
| 1975 | -0.2041 % change on previous year | -100.3% |
| 1976 | 59.24 % change on previous year | -29125.8% |
| 1977 | 17.53 % change on previous year | -70.4% |
| 1978 | 19.5 % change on previous year | +11.3% |
| 1979 | -1.41 % change on previous year | -107.2% |
| 1980 | -3.39 % change on previous year | +140.7% |
| 1981 | 17.28 % change on previous year | -609.3% |
| 1982 | -15.89 % change on previous year | -192.0% |
| 1983 | -18.73 % change on previous year | +17.9% |
| 1984 | 9.37 % change on previous year | -150.0% |
| 1985 | 17.29 % change on previous year | +84.5% |
| 1986 | 27.31 % change on previous year | +58.0% |
| 1987 | 50.55 % change on previous year | +85.1% |
| 1988 | 14.24 % change on previous year | -71.8% |
| 1989 | 13.73 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 1990 | 45.83 % change on previous year | +233.7% |
| 1991 | 44.86 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1992 | 46.3 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 11.99 % change on previous year | -74.1% |
| 1994 | 5.68 % change on previous year | -52.6% |
| 1995 | 9.49 % change on previous year | +67.0% |
| 1996 | -5.52 % change on previous year | -158.1% |
| 1997 | 21.87 % change on previous year | -496.4% |
| 1998 | 46.15 % change on previous year | +111.0% |
| 1999 | 8.82 % change on previous year | -80.9% |
| 2000 | 13.76 % change on previous year | +55.9% |
| 2001 | 8.19 % change on previous year | -40.5% |
| 2002 | 15.6 % change on previous year | +90.4% |
| 2003 | 5.78 % change on previous year | -62.9% |
| 2004 | 12.36 % change on previous year | +113.9% |
| 2005 | 3.27 % change on previous year | -73.6% |
| 2006 | 16.74 % change on previous year | +412.5% |
| 2007 | 13.93 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 2008 | -11 % change on previous year | -179.0% |
| 2009 | -17.17 % change on previous year | +56.0% |
| 2010 | 15.49 % change on previous year | -190.2% |
| 2011 | 21.71 % change on previous year | +40.1% |
| 2012 | 4.47 % change on previous year | -79.4% |
| 2013 | 11.75 % change on previous year | +162.8% |
| 2014 | 2.2 % change on previous year | -81.3% |
| 2015 | 4.7 % change on previous year | +113.6% |
| 2016 | -1.41 % change on previous year | -130.1% |
| 2017 | 2.87 % change on previous year | -303.0% |
| 2018 | 6.22 % change on previous year | +116.7% |
| 2019 | 11.94 % change on previous year | +92.0% |
| 2020 | -4.81 % change on previous year | -140.3% |
| 2021 | 38.39 % change on previous year | -898.1% |
| 2022 | 9.87 % change on previous year | -74.3% |
| 2023 | 9.54 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2024 | 6.92 % change on previous year | -27.4% |
| 2025 | 10.08 % change on previous year | +45.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.67 % change on previous year | -19.76 % change on previous year | 32.77 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 23.08 % change on previous year | -10.75 % change on previous year | 67.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.18 % change on previous year | -18.73 % change on previous year | 50.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.55 % change on previous year | -5.52 % change on previous year | 46.3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.15 % change on previous year | -17.17 % change on previous year | 16.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.99 % change on previous year | -1.41 % change on previous year | 21.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.66 % change on previous year | -4.81 % change on previous year | 38.39 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Guatemala
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- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 11.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1677 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 1,107 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 8,499 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 8.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1272 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 839.24 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Guatemala?
- Gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Guatemala was 10.08 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 67.24 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.76 % change on previous year in 1969.
- How does Guatemala rank for gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Guatemala ranks 82nd out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 114.6%. 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 Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.