Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Guatemala
Guatemala: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate was 6.26 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
6.26 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 4.4%
World rank
98th
of 192 countries
All-time high
70.85 % change on previous year
in 1987
All-time low
-19.81 % change on previous year
in 1982
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Guatemala, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Guatemala is 6.26 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 4.4% on the previous year and up 254.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Guatemala peaked at 70.85 % change on previous year in 1987 and was at its lowest, -19.81 % change on previous year, in 1982.
Guatemala ranks 98th of 192 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 (current LCU), annual growth rate in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -4.22 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 5.64 % change on previous year | -233.8% |
| 1963 | 31.07 % change on previous year | +450.6% |
| 1964 | 16.8 % change on previous year | -45.9% |
| 1965 | 11.11 % change on previous year | -33.9% |
| 1966 | 1.91 % change on previous year | -82.8% |
| 1967 | 6.58 % change on previous year | +243.4% |
| 1968 | 4.58 % change on previous year | -30.3% |
| 1969 | 0.8092 % change on previous year | -82.3% |
| 1970 | 13.21 % change on previous year | +1532.6% |
| 1971 | 9.63 % change on previous year | -27.1% |
| 1972 | 4.96 % change on previous year | -48.5% |
| 1973 | 33.27 % change on previous year | +571.1% |
| 1974 | 56.31 % change on previous year | +69.2% |
| 1975 | 5.74 % change on previous year | -89.8% |
| 1976 | 40.34 % change on previous year | +602.4% |
| 1977 | 19.51 % change on previous year | -51.6% |
| 1978 | 15.01 % change on previous year | -23.1% |
| 1979 | 7.82 % change on previous year | -47.9% |
| 1980 | 10.03 % change on previous year | +28.2% |
| 1981 | 3.47 % change on previous year | -65.4% |
| 1982 | -19.81 % change on previous year | -670.4% |
| 1983 | -19.15 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1984 | 8.94 % change on previous year | -146.7% |
| 1985 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -86.9% |
| 1986 | 59.21 % change on previous year | +4956.9% |
| 1987 | 70.85 % change on previous year | +19.7% |
| 1988 | 14.14 % change on previous year | -80.0% |
| 1989 | 18.11 % change on previous year | +28.1% |
| 1990 | 60.16 % change on previous year | +232.2% |
| 1991 | 19.67 % change on previous year | -67.3% |
| 1992 | 44.44 % change on previous year | +125.9% |
| 1993 | 13.68 % change on previous year | -69.2% |
| 1994 | 10.77 % change on previous year | -21.3% |
| 1995 | 16.7 % change on previous year | +55.1% |
| 1996 | -0.4336 % change on previous year | -102.6% |
| 1997 | 18.05 % change on previous year | -4262.7% |
| 1998 | 27.91 % change on previous year | +54.6% |
| 1999 | 13.67 % change on previous year | -51.0% |
| 2000 | 17.14 % change on previous year | +25.4% |
| 2001 | 40.15 % change on previous year | +134.3% |
| 2002 | 6.27 % change on previous year | -84.4% |
| 2003 | 8.32 % change on previous year | +32.6% |
| 2004 | 14.64 % change on previous year | +75.9% |
| 2005 | 6.21 % change on previous year | -57.6% |
| 2006 | 13.05 % change on previous year | +110.3% |
| 2007 | 15.11 % change on previous year | +15.7% |
| 2008 | 5.22 % change on previous year | -65.5% |
| 2009 | -12.49 % change on previous year | -339.4% |
| 2010 | 18.54 % change on previous year | -248.4% |
| 2011 | 14.6 % change on previous year | -21.2% |
| 2012 | 2.85 % change on previous year | -80.5% |
| 2013 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -53.6% |
| 2014 | 3.26 % change on previous year | +146.6% |
| 2015 | -4.04 % change on previous year | -224.1% |
| 2016 | -3.12 % change on previous year | -22.9% |
| 2017 | 4.71 % change on previous year | -251.2% |
| 2018 | 9.54 % change on previous year | +102.5% |
| 2019 | 4.23 % change on previous year | -55.7% |
| 2020 | -10.22 % change on previous year | -341.8% |
| 2021 | 42.13 % change on previous year | -512.4% |
| 2022 | 24.33 % change on previous year | -42.3% |
| 2023 | -1.49 % change on previous year | -106.1% |
| 2024 | 6.55 % change on previous year | -539.0% |
| 2025 | 6.26 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.25 % change on previous year | -4.22 % change on previous year | 31.07 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 20.58 % change on previous year | 4.96 % change on previous year | 56.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.7 % change on previous year | -19.81 % change on previous year | 70.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 22.46 % change on previous year | -0.4336 % change on previous year | 60.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.36 % change on previous year | -12.49 % change on previous year | 40.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.19 % change on previous year | -4.04 % change on previous year | 18.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.26 % change on previous year | -10.22 % change on previous year | 42.13 % change on previous year | 6 |
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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)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 29.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2508 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per capita 1,655 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 14.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1146 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 755.93 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 13.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 0.8799 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Guatemala?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Guatemala was 6.26 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 70.85 % change on previous year in 1987.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.81 % change on previous year in 1982.
- How does Guatemala rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Guatemala ranks 98th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 254.9%. 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 (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.