Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Guatemala
Guatemala: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP was 2.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
113th
of 193 countries
All-time high
3.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2004
All-time low
0.1342 current LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1962
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Guatemala, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Guatemala is 2.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 2.4% on the previous year and up 3.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Guatemala peaked at 3.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.1342 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1962.
Guatemala ranks 113th of 193 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), per unit of GDP in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.1454 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.1349 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.2% |
| 1962 | 0.1342 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.5% |
| 1963 | 0.1593 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.7% |
| 1964 | 0.1809 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.5% |
| 1965 | 0.1961 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.4% |
| 1966 | 0.1913 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 1967 | 0.1951 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 1968 | 0.1842 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 1969 | 0.1743 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 1970 | 0.1778 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 1971 | 0.187 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 1972 | 0.1854 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 1973 | 0.202 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.0% |
| 1974 | 0.2566 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +27.0% |
| 1975 | 0.2353 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 1976 | 0.2758 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.2% |
| 1977 | 0.2626 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 1978 | 0.2726 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 0.2585 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 1980 | 0.2492 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1981 | 0.236 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 1982 | 0.1869 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -20.8% |
| 1983 | 0.1455 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.1% |
| 1984 | 0.1515 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 1985 | 0.1493 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 1986 | 0.3196 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +114.0% |
| 1987 | 0.5574 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +74.4% |
| 1988 | 0.5747 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 1989 | 0.6329 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.1% |
| 1990 | 1.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +76.1% |
| 1991 | 1.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 1992 | 1.41 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +30.1% |
| 1993 | 1.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 1994 | 1.43 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 1995 | 1.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 1.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 1997 | 1.43 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 1998 | 1.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.3% |
| 1999 | 2.02 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.4% |
| 2000 | 2.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.2% |
| 2001 | 3.3 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +46.9% |
| 2002 | 3.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 3.24 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 3.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 3.18 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 3.24 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 3.3 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 3.03 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 2009 | 2.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.2% |
| 2010 | 2.97 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.2% |
| 2011 | 2.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 2.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 2.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 2014 | 2.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 2015 | 2.3 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.7% |
| 2016 | 2.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 2017 | 2.03 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 2.17 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 2.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 1.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.8% |
| 2021 | 2.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +27.8% |
| 2022 | 2.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.4% |
| 2023 | 2.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 2024 | 2.44 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 2025 | 2.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.1696 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1342 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1961 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.2314 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1778 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2758 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.3203 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1455 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.6329 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.02 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.49 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.03 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.97 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
- 110 Libya 3.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 111 United Arab Emirates 3.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 112 Malaysia 2.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 114 Papua New Guinea 1.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 115 Singapore 1.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 116 Romania 1.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 34.17 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Guatemala?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Guatemala was 2.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 3.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2004.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1342 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1962.
- How does Guatemala rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Guatemala ranks 113th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.4%. 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), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.