Gross capital formation in Guatemala
Guatemala: Gross capital formation was 158.82 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
158.82 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 10.1%
World rank
104th
of 187 countries
All-time high
158.82 billion current LCU
in 2025
All-time low
96.00 million current LCU
in 1961
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross capital formation in Guatemala, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Guatemala is 158.82 billion current LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.1% on the previous year and up 125.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Guatemala peaked at 158.82 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 96.00 million current LCU, in 1961.
That places Guatemala 104th out of 187 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 in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 107.50 million current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 96.00 million current LCU | -10.7% |
| 1962 | 100.40 million current LCU | +4.6% |
| 1963 | 133.30 million current LCU | +32.8% |
| 1964 | 166.50 million current LCU | +24.9% |
| 1965 | 177.20 million current LCU | +6.4% |
| 1966 | 149.60 million current LCU | -15.6% |
| 1967 | 188.10 million current LCU | +25.7% |
| 1968 | 243.90 million current LCU | +29.7% |
| 1969 | 195.70 million current LCU | -19.8% |
| 1970 | 244.20 million current LCU | +24.8% |
| 1971 | 285.50 million current LCU | +16.9% |
| 1972 | 254.80 million current LCU | -10.8% |
| 1973 | 351.60 million current LCU | +38.0% |
| 1974 | 588.00 million current LCU | +67.2% |
| 1975 | 586.80 million current LCU | -0.2% |
| 1976 | 934.40 million current LCU | +59.2% |
| 1977 | 1.10 billion current LCU | +17.5% |
| 1978 | 1.31 billion current LCU | +19.5% |
| 1979 | 1.29 billion current LCU | -1.4% |
| 1980 | 1.25 billion current LCU | -3.4% |
| 1981 | 1.47 billion current LCU | +17.3% |
| 1982 | 1.23 billion current LCU | -15.9% |
| 1983 | 1.00 billion current LCU | -18.7% |
| 1984 | 1.10 billion current LCU | +9.4% |
| 1985 | 1.29 billion current LCU | +17.3% |
| 1986 | 1.64 billion current LCU | +27.3% |
| 1987 | 2.46 billion current LCU | +50.5% |
| 1988 | 2.81 billion current LCU | +14.2% |
| 1989 | 3.20 billion current LCU | +13.7% |
| 1990 | 4.67 billion current LCU | +45.8% |
| 1991 | 6.76 billion current LCU | +44.9% |
| 1992 | 9.89 billion current LCU | +46.3% |
| 1993 | 11.08 billion current LCU | +12.0% |
| 1994 | 11.71 billion current LCU | +5.7% |
| 1995 | 12.82 billion current LCU | +9.5% |
| 1996 | 12.11 billion current LCU | -5.5% |
| 1997 | 14.76 billion current LCU | +21.9% |
| 1998 | 21.57 billion current LCU | +46.1% |
| 1999 | 23.48 billion current LCU | +8.8% |
| 2000 | 26.71 billion current LCU | +13.8% |
| 2001 | 28.89 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 2002 | 33.40 billion current LCU | +15.6% |
| 2003 | 35.33 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 2004 | 39.70 billion current LCU | +12.4% |
| 2005 | 41.00 billion current LCU | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 47.86 billion current LCU | +16.7% |
| 2007 | 54.53 billion current LCU | +13.9% |
| 2008 | 48.53 billion current LCU | -11.0% |
| 2009 | 40.20 billion current LCU | -17.2% |
| 2010 | 46.42 billion current LCU | +15.5% |
| 2011 | 56.50 billion current LCU | +21.7% |
| 2012 | 59.03 billion current LCU | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 65.97 billion current LCU | +11.8% |
| 2014 | 67.42 billion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 70.59 billion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 2016 | 69.59 billion current LCU | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 71.58 billion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 76.04 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 85.12 billion current LCU | +11.9% |
| 2020 | 81.02 billion current LCU | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 112.13 billion current LCU | +38.4% |
| 2022 | 123.19 billion current LCU | +9.9% |
| 2023 | 134.94 billion current LCU | +9.5% |
| 2024 | 144.28 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 2025 | 158.82 billion current LCU | +10.1% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 158.82 billion current LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 296.90 billion current LCU, 53% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 158.82 billion current LCU is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 226.36 billion current LCU, 70% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 155.82 million current LCU | 96.00 million current LCU | 243.90 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 694.98 million current LCU | 244.20 million current LCU | 1.31 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.74 billion current LCU | 1.00 billion current LCU | 3.20 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.89 billion current LCU | 4.67 billion current LCU | 23.48 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 39.61 billion current LCU | 26.71 billion current LCU | 54.53 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 66.82 billion current LCU | 46.42 billion current LCU | 85.12 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 125.73 billion current LCU | 81.02 billion current LCU | 158.82 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
- 101 Singapore 177.54 billion current LCU compare
- 102 Central African Republic 166.01 billion current LCU compare
- 103 Belgium 165.30 billion current LCU compare
- 105 Zambia 157.50 billion current LCU compare
- 106 French Polynesia 152.80 billion current LCU compare
- 107 Mauritius 147.91 billion current LCU compare
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 865.22 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0076 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 47.01 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.85 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 11.98 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0163 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 100.4 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 34.17 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Guatemala?
- Gross capital formation in Guatemala was 158.82 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 158.82 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 96.00 million current LCU in 1961.
- How does Guatemala rank for gross capital formation?
- Guatemala ranks 104th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 125.0%. 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 Gross capital formation (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.