Imports of goods and services in Guatemala
Guatemala: Imports of goods and services was 35.58 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Guatemala, 1977–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services in Guatemala stood at 35.58 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 48 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.6% on the previous year and up 84.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Guatemala peaked at 35.58 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.05 billion BoP, current US$, in 1986.
That places Guatemala 73rd out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 1.43 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 1.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1979 | 1.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1980 | 1.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1981 | 2.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1982 | 1.63 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.7% |
| 1983 | 1.31 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.2% |
| 1984 | 1.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1985 | 1.26 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.0% |
| 1986 | 1.05 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.8% |
| 1987 | 1.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +52.3% |
| 1988 | 1.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1989 | 1.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1990 | 1.81 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.7% |
| 1991 | 2.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1992 | 2.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +40.6% |
| 1993 | 2.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1994 | 3.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1995 | 3.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.8% |
| 1996 | 3.54 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.0% |
| 1997 | 4.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.4% |
| 1998 | 5.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.4% |
| 1999 | 5.02 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 5.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2001 | 6.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.0% |
| 2002 | 6.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.0% |
| 2003 | 7.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.5% |
| 2004 | 10.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +38.1% |
| 2005 | 11.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2006 | 12.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.5% |
| 2007 | 14.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.1% |
| 2008 | 14.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 12.24 billion BoP, current US$ | -18.2% |
| 2010 | 14.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.2% |
| 2011 | 16.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.4% |
| 2012 | 17.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2013 | 18.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 19.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2015 | 18.69 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 18.24 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 19.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 21.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 21.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 19.27 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.5% |
| 2021 | 27.34 billion BoP, current US$ | +41.9% |
| 2022 | 33.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.1% |
| 2023 | 33.06 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.6% |
| 2024 | 35.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.62 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.43 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 1.58 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.05 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.44 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.81 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.05 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 14.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.63 billion BoP, current US$ | 14.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 21.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 19.27 billion BoP, current US$ | 35.58 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
- 70 Cyprus 37.95 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 71 Ecuador 37.28 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 72 Estonia 36.41 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 74 Dominican Republic 35.44 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 75 Panama 34.10 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 76 Libya 33.28 billion BoP, current US$ 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)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1319 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 870.59 current US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 6,686 current LCU per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.0972 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 641.11 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 4,631 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 9.51 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Guatemala?
- Imports of goods and services in Guatemala was 35.58 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 35.58 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.05 billion BoP, current US$ in 1986.
- How does Guatemala rank for imports of goods and services?
- Guatemala ranks 73rd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 84.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.