Imports of goods and services in Guatemala
Guatemala: Imports of goods and services was 38.19 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Guatemala, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Guatemala is 38.19 billion current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 7.3% on the previous year and up 104.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Guatemala peaked at 38.19 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 145.30 million current US$, in 1961.
That places Guatemala 71st out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 151.70 million current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 145.30 million current US$ | -4.2% |
| 1962 | 153.50 million current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1963 | 201.20 million current US$ | +31.1% |
| 1964 | 235.00 million current US$ | +16.8% |
| 1965 | 261.10 million current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1966 | 266.10 million current US$ | +1.9% |
| 1967 | 283.60 million current US$ | +6.6% |
| 1968 | 296.60 million current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1969 | 299.00 million current US$ | +0.8% |
| 1970 | 338.50 million current US$ | +13.2% |
| 1971 | 371.10 million current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1972 | 389.50 million current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1973 | 519.10 million current US$ | +33.3% |
| 1974 | 811.40 million current US$ | +56.3% |
| 1975 | 858.00 million current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1976 | 1.20 billion current US$ | +40.3% |
| 1977 | 1.44 billion current US$ | +19.5% |
| 1978 | 1.66 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1979 | 1.78 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1980 | 1.96 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1981 | 2.03 billion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1982 | 1.63 billion current US$ | -19.8% |
| 1983 | 1.32 billion current US$ | -19.2% |
| 1984 | 1.43 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1985 | 1.26 billion current US$ | -12.0% |
| 1986 | 1.06 billion current US$ | -16.4% |
| 1987 | 1.58 billion current US$ | +49.7% |
| 1988 | 1.72 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1989 | 1.89 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1990 | 1.90 billion current US$ | +0.5% |
| 1991 | 2.03 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1992 | 2.85 billion current US$ | +40.5% |
| 1993 | 2.97 billion current US$ | +4.3% |
| 1994 | 3.23 billion current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1995 | 3.73 billion current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1996 | 3.54 billion current US$ | -5.0% |
| 1997 | 4.20 billion current US$ | +18.6% |
| 1998 | 5.09 billion current US$ | +21.3% |
| 1999 | 5.01 billion current US$ | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 5.58 billion current US$ | +11.4% |
| 2001 | 7.73 billion current US$ | +38.4% |
| 2002 | 8.26 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2003 | 8.81 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 2004 | 10.09 billion current US$ | +14.6% |
| 2005 | 11.15 billion current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2006 | 12.66 billion current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2007 | 14.44 billion current US$ | +14.0% |
| 2008 | 15.42 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2009 | 12.50 billion current US$ | -18.9% |
| 2010 | 15.01 billion current US$ | +20.1% |
| 2011 | 17.80 billion current US$ | +18.6% |
| 2012 | 18.20 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 18.38 billion current US$ | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 19.29 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2015 | 18.70 billion current US$ | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 18.24 billion current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 19.76 billion current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 21.15 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 21.53 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 19.27 billion current US$ | -10.5% |
| 2021 | 27.35 billion current US$ | +41.9% |
| 2022 | 33.94 billion current US$ | +24.1% |
| 2023 | 33.08 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2024 | 35.57 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2025 | 38.19 billion current US$ | +7.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 229.31 million current US$ | 145.30 million current US$ | 299.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 937.01 million current US$ | 338.50 million current US$ | 1.78 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.59 billion current US$ | 1.06 billion current US$ | 2.03 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.45 billion current US$ | 1.90 billion current US$ | 5.09 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.67 billion current US$ | 5.58 billion current US$ | 15.42 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.81 billion current US$ | 15.01 billion current US$ | 21.53 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.23 billion current US$ | 19.27 billion current US$ | 38.19 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
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)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 9.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.6212 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per capita 4,099 current US$ per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), annual growth rate 7.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 4.77 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), per capita 31,482 current LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.4479 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Guatemala?
- Imports of goods and services in Guatemala was 38.19 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 38.19 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 145.30 million current US$ in 1961.
- How does Guatemala rank for imports of goods and services?
- Guatemala ranks 71st out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 104.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (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.