Inflation of consumer prices in Guatemala
Guatemala: Inflation of consumer prices was 1.49 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.49
Change on year
down 48.1%
World rank
141st
of 190 countries
All-time high
41.22
in 1990
All-time low
-1.19
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Inflation of consumer prices in Guatemala, 1960–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inflation of consumer prices in Guatemala is 1.49, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 48.1% on the previous year and down 37.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in Guatemala peaked at 41.22 in 1990 and was at its lowest, -1.19, in 1960.
Guatemala ranks 141st of 190 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.
Inflation of consumer prices in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | -1.19 | — |
| 1961 | -0.5533 | -53.5% |
| 1962 | 2.05 | -470.9% |
| 1963 | 0.1515 | -92.6% |
| 1964 | -0.1936 | -227.8% |
| 1965 | -0.8 | +313.3% |
| 1966 | 0.6843 | -185.5% |
| 1967 | 0.4854 | -29.1% |
| 1968 | 1.93 | +296.8% |
| 1969 | 2.1 | +8.9% |
| 1970 | 2.34 | +11.8% |
| 1971 | -0.4536 | -119.3% |
| 1972 | 0.5297 | -216.8% |
| 1973 | 13.8 | +2504.5% |
| 1974 | 16.49 | +19.6% |
| 1975 | 13.16 | -20.2% |
| 1976 | 10.72 | -18.5% |
| 1977 | 12.32 | +14.9% |
| 1978 | 8.29 | -32.8% |
| 1979 | 11.34 | +36.9% |
| 1980 | 10.82 | -4.6% |
| 1981 | 11.43 | +5.6% |
| 1982 | 0.3074 | -97.3% |
| 1983 | 4.54 | +1376.5% |
| 1984 | 3.41 | -24.9% |
| 1985 | 18.69 | +448.5% |
| 1986 | 36.93 | +97.6% |
| 1987 | 12.32 | -66.6% |
| 1988 | 10.83 | -12.1% |
| 1989 | 11.39 | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 41.22 | +262.0% |
| 1991 | 33.17 | -19.5% |
| 1992 | 10.05 | -69.7% |
| 1993 | 11.82 | +17.7% |
| 1994 | 10.86 | -8.2% |
| 1995 | 8.41 | -22.5% |
| 1996 | 11.06 | +31.5% |
| 1997 | 9.23 | -16.5% |
| 1998 | 6.61 | -28.4% |
| 1999 | 5.21 | -21.2% |
| 2000 | 5.98 | +14.7% |
| 2001 | 7.29 | +21.9% |
| 2002 | 8.13 | +11.6% |
| 2003 | 5.6 | -31.1% |
| 2004 | 7.58 | +35.2% |
| 2005 | 9.11 | +20.2% |
| 2006 | 6.56 | -28.0% |
| 2007 | 6.82 | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 11.36 | +66.5% |
| 2009 | 1.86 | -83.6% |
| 2010 | 3.86 | +107.6% |
| 2011 | 6.21 | +61.0% |
| 2012 | 3.78 | -39.1% |
| 2013 | 4.34 | +14.8% |
| 2014 | 3.42 | -21.3% |
| 2015 | 2.39 | -30.1% |
| 2016 | 4.45 | +86.2% |
| 2017 | 4.42 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 3.75 | -15.2% |
| 2019 | 3.7 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 3.21 | -13.1% |
| 2021 | 4.26 | +32.6% |
| 2022 | 6.89 | +61.6% |
| 2023 | 6.21 | -9.9% |
| 2024 | 2.87 | -53.8% |
| 2025 | 1.49 | -48.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.466 | -1.19 | 2.1 | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.86 | -0.4536 | 16.49 | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.07 | 0.3074 | 36.93 | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.76 | 5.21 | 41.22 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.03 | 1.86 | 11.36 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.03 | 2.39 | 6.21 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.15 | 1.49 | 6.89 | 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)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 11.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9632 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 6,355 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 9.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9881 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 6,519 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 8.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 7.59 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation of consumer prices in Guatemala?
- Inflation of consumer prices in Guatemala was 1.49 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 41.22 in 1990.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.19 in 1960.
- How does Guatemala rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- Guatemala ranks 141st out of 190 countries with data for 2025.
- Is inflation of consumer prices rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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