Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in Guatemala
Guatemala: Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square was 245,364 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
245,364 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 5.3%
World rank
77th
of 169 countries
All-time high
245,364 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
19,601 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in Guatemala, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Guatemala is 245,364 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.3% on the previous year and up 50.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Guatemala peaked at 245,364 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 19,601 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
Guatemala ranks 77th of 169 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.
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 19,601 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 21,126 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 1963 | 27,356 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +29.5% |
| 1964 | 30,023 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 1965 | 31,663 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1966 | 32,189 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1967 | 34,240 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1968 | 35,599 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1969 | 34,843 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 1970 | 37,599 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 1971 | 40,009 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1972 | 37,778 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -5.6% |
| 1973 | 41,560 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 1974 | 47,521 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.3% |
| 1975 | 45,136 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -5.0% |
| 1976 | 58,597 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +29.8% |
| 1977 | 64,070 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 1978 | 66,865 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1979 | 61,891 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -7.4% |
| 1980 | 56,558 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -8.6% |
| 1981 | 54,238 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -4.1% |
| 1982 | 42,855 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -21.0% |
| 1983 | 34,343 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -19.9% |
| 1984 | 36,791 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1985 | 32,048 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -12.9% |
| 1986 | 27,382 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -14.6% |
| 1987 | 40,483 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +47.8% |
| 1988 | 42,009 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1989 | 44,470 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1990 | 46,200 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1991 | 47,335 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 64,737 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +36.8% |
| 1993 | 67,600 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1994 | 70,954 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1995 | 76,340 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1996 | 71,102 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -6.9% |
| 1997 | 84,969 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +19.5% |
| 1998 | 105,787 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +24.5% |
| 1999 | 106,540 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 112,970 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 120,789 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 2002 | 123,188 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 123,849 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 130,888 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2005 | 130,140 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 138,534 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 2007 | 148,556 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 2008 | 140,019 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -5.7% |
| 2009 | 129,095 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -7.8% |
| 2010 | 141,998 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 151,940 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 2012 | 156,182 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 162,834 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 168,321 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 174,462 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 176,106 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 181,081 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 188,191 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 197,332 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 185,948 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -5.8% |
| 2021 | 222,127 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +19.5% |
| 2022 | 233,027 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2023 | 245,364 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 245,364 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 197,055 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, 1.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 245,364 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 111,167 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, 2.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in Guatemala changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | +47.8% | 27,382 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 40,483 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre |
| 1992 | +36.8% | 47,335 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 64,737 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 29,627 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 19,601 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 35,599 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 50,103 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 37,599 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 66,865 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 41,118 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 27,382 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 56,558 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 74,156 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 46,200 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 106,540 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 129,803 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 112,970 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 148,556 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 169,845 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 141,998 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 197,332 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 221,616 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 185,948 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 245,364 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
- 74 Sri Lanka 307,237 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 75 Mexico 293,720 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 76 Albania 258,897 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 78 India 237,929 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 79 Djibouti 228,055 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 80 Bosnia and Herzegovina 226,768 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre 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$), annual growth rate 34.17 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Guatemala?
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Guatemala was 245,364 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 245,364 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,601 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Guatemala rank for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square?
- Guatemala ranks 77th out of 169 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.7%. 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 Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.