Gross savings in Guatemala
Guatemala: Gross savings was 21.87 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross savings in Guatemala, 1977–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross savings in Guatemala is 21.87 billion current US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 48 years on record.
The figure is up 7.2% on the previous year and up 221.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross savings in Guatemala peaked at 21.87 billion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 542.88 million current US$, in 1987.
Guatemala ranks 71st of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross savings in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 1.07 billion current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 1.06 billion current US$ | -0.9% |
| 1979 | 1.11 billion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1980 | 1.10 billion current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1981 | 910.70 million current US$ | -17.2% |
| 1982 | 842.10 million current US$ | -7.5% |
| 1983 | 778.90 million current US$ | -7.5% |
| 1984 | 714.50 million current US$ | -8.3% |
| 1985 | 866.64 million current US$ | +21.3% |
| 1986 | 713.53 million current US$ | -17.7% |
| 1987 | 542.88 million current US$ | -23.9% |
| 1988 | 664.87 million current US$ | +22.5% |
| 1989 | 772.57 million current US$ | +16.2% |
| 1990 | 780.11 million current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1991 | 1.16 billion current US$ | +48.9% |
| 1992 | 1.20 billion current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 1.26 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 1.40 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 1995 | 1.63 billion current US$ | +16.5% |
| 1996 | 1.53 billion current US$ | -6.2% |
| 1997 | 1.80 billion current US$ | +17.4% |
| 1998 | 2.33 billion current US$ | +29.4% |
| 1999 | 2.16 billion current US$ | -7.2% |
| 2000 | 2.41 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 2001 | 1.84 billion current US$ | -23.7% |
| 2002 | 2.80 billion current US$ | +52.8% |
| 2003 | 3.09 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 3.69 billion current US$ | +19.4% |
| 2005 | 3.70 billion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 4.27 billion current US$ | +15.5% |
| 2007 | 4.85 billion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2008 | 4.47 billion current US$ | -7.9% |
| 2009 | 4.75 billion current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2010 | 4.74 billion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 5.22 billion current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2012 | 5.73 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2013 | 6.15 billion current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 6.81 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 2015 | 8.44 billion current US$ | +24.0% |
| 2016 | 9.79 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 2017 | 10.59 billion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 2018 | 10.75 billion current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 12.87 billion current US$ | +19.6% |
| 2020 | 14.40 billion current US$ | +11.9% |
| 2021 | 16.36 billion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2022 | 17.00 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2023 | 20.41 billion current US$ | +20.1% |
| 2024 | 21.87 billion current US$ | +7.2% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 21.87 billion current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 17.82 billion current US$, 1.2× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 21.87 billion current US$ is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 13.25 billion current US$, 1.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.08 billion current US$ | 1.06 billion current US$ | 1.11 billion current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 790.71 million current US$ | 542.88 million current US$ | 1.10 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.53 billion current US$ | 780.11 million current US$ | 2.33 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.59 billion current US$ | 1.84 billion current US$ | 4.85 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.11 billion current US$ | 4.74 billion current US$ | 12.87 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.01 billion current US$ | 14.40 billion current US$ | 21.87 billion current US$ | 5 |
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)
- 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$), annual growth rate 34.17 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross savings in Guatemala?
- Gross savings in Guatemala was 21.87 billion current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross savings recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 21.87 billion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross savings recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 542.88 million current US$ in 1987.
- How does Guatemala rank for gross savings?
- Guatemala ranks 71st out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross savings rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 221.2%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross savings (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Savings is an amount that represents the part of disposable income (adjusted for the change in pension entitlements) that is not spent on final consumption. Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.