Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Guatemala
Guatemala: Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre was 2.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre
Change on year
up 5.3%
World rank
96th
of 175 countries
All-time high
2.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
162,238 constant LCU per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Guatemala, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Guatemala is 2.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 50.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Guatemala peaked at 2.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 162,238 constant LCU per square kilometre, in 1961.
Guatemala ranks 96th of 175 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 LCU), per square kilometre in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 162,238 constant LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 174,865 constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 1963 | 226,432 constant LCU per square kilometre | +29.5% |
| 1964 | 248,503 constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 1965 | 262,085 constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1966 | 266,435 constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1967 | 283,413 constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1968 | 294,659 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1969 | 288,400 constant LCU per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 1970 | 311,212 constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 1971 | 331,161 constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1972 | 312,698 constant LCU per square kilometre | -5.6% |
| 1973 | 344,000 constant LCU per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 1974 | 393,339 constant LCU per square kilometre | +14.3% |
| 1975 | 373,603 constant LCU per square kilometre | -5.0% |
| 1976 | 485,016 constant LCU per square kilometre | +29.8% |
| 1977 | 530,324 constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 1978 | 553,455 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1979 | 512,285 constant LCU per square kilometre | -7.4% |
| 1980 | 468,145 constant LCU per square kilometre | -8.6% |
| 1981 | 448,940 constant LCU per square kilometre | -4.1% |
| 1982 | 354,716 constant LCU per square kilometre | -21.0% |
| 1983 | 284,261 constant LCU per square kilometre | -19.9% |
| 1984 | 304,528 constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1985 | 265,268 constant LCU per square kilometre | -12.9% |
| 1986 | 226,645 constant LCU per square kilometre | -14.6% |
| 1987 | 335,087 constant LCU per square kilometre | +47.8% |
| 1988 | 347,714 constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1989 | 368,086 constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1990 | 382,410 constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1991 | 391,800 constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 535,842 constant LCU per square kilometre | +36.8% |
| 1993 | 559,541 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1994 | 587,301 constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1995 | 631,882 constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1996 | 588,526 constant LCU per square kilometre | -6.9% |
| 1997 | 703,304 constant LCU per square kilometre | +19.5% |
| 1998 | 875,621 constant LCU per square kilometre | +24.5% |
| 1999 | 881,854 constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 935,078 constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 999,795 constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 2002 | 1.02 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 1.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 1.08 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2005 | 1.08 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 1.15 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 1.23 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 2008 | 1.16 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -5.7% |
| 2009 | 1.07 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -7.8% |
| 2010 | 1.18 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 1.26 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 2012 | 1.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 1.35 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 1.39 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 1.44 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 1.46 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 1.50 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 1.56 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 1.63 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 1.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -5.8% |
| 2021 | 1.84 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +19.5% |
| 2022 | 1.93 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2023 | 2.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.3% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 2.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.73 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 74% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 2.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.20 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 1.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre 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% | 226,645 constant LCU per square kilometre | 335,087 constant LCU per square kilometre |
| 1992 | +36.8% | 391,800 constant LCU per square kilometre | 535,842 constant LCU per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 245,226 constant LCU per square kilometre | 162,238 constant LCU per square kilometre | 294,659 constant LCU per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 414,709 constant LCU per square kilometre | 311,212 constant LCU per square kilometre | 553,455 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 340,339 constant LCU per square kilometre | 226,645 constant LCU per square kilometre | 468,145 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 613,808 constant LCU per square kilometre | 382,410 constant LCU per square kilometre | 881,854 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.07 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 935,078 constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.23 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.41 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.18 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.63 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.83 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
- 93 Sao Tome and Principe 2.60 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 94 Bhutan 2.42 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 95 Brunei 2.17 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 97 Slovenia 1.98 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 98 Angola 1.95 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 99 Romania 1.92 million constant LCU 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 lcu), per square kilometre in Guatemala?
- Imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Guatemala was 2.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 2.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 162,238 constant LCU per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Guatemala rank for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre?
- Guatemala ranks 96th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre 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 LCU), 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 LCU) 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 LCU) ÷ 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 LCU) 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.