Terms of trade adjustment in Guatemala
Guatemala: Terms of trade adjustment was 11.54 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Terms of trade adjustment in Guatemala, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for terms of trade adjustment in Guatemala is 11.54 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 108.6% on the previous year and up 755.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Guatemala peaked at 12.08 billion constant LCU in 2020 and was at its lowest, -8.19 billion constant LCU, in 1982.
That places Guatemala 57th out of 178 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.
Terms of trade adjustment in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4.86 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 3.65 billion constant LCU | -24.8% |
| 1962 | 4.26 billion constant LCU | +16.6% |
| 1963 | 5.03 billion constant LCU | +18.1% |
| 1964 | 6.57 billion constant LCU | +30.6% |
| 1965 | 5.86 billion constant LCU | -10.9% |
| 1966 | 5.91 billion constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 1967 | 4.31 billion constant LCU | -27.1% |
| 1968 | 5.16 billion constant LCU | +19.7% |
| 1969 | 5.02 billion constant LCU | -2.7% |
| 1970 | 8.88 billion constant LCU | +77.0% |
| 1971 | 5.78 billion constant LCU | -35.0% |
| 1972 | 3.27 billion constant LCU | -43.4% |
| 1973 | 4.22 billion constant LCU | +29.3% |
| 1974 | 673.52 million constant LCU | -84.1% |
| 1975 | -363.13 million constant LCU | -153.9% |
| 1976 | 868.71 million constant LCU | -339.2% |
| 1977 | 10.68 billion constant LCU | +1129.1% |
| 1978 | 4.51 billion constant LCU | -57.8% |
| 1979 | -1.11 billion constant LCU | -124.7% |
| 1980 | -4.18 billion constant LCU | +275.2% |
| 1981 | -6.97 billion constant LCU | +66.9% |
| 1982 | -8.19 billion constant LCU | +17.6% |
| 1983 | -6.91 billion constant LCU | -15.7% |
| 1984 | -5.00 billion constant LCU | -27.6% |
| 1985 | -7.90 billion constant LCU | +57.9% |
| 1986 | -2.58 billion constant LCU | -67.4% |
| 1987 | -5.53 billion constant LCU | +114.6% |
| 1988 | -5.45 billion constant LCU | -1.4% |
| 1989 | -6.79 billion constant LCU | +24.5% |
| 1990 | -7.48 billion constant LCU | +10.2% |
| 1991 | -3.38 billion constant LCU | -54.8% |
| 1992 | -3.93 billion constant LCU | +16.1% |
| 1993 | -4.02 billion constant LCU | +2.4% |
| 1994 | -1.86 billion constant LCU | -53.7% |
| 1995 | -759.40 million constant LCU | -59.2% |
| 1996 | -6.82 billion constant LCU | +798.4% |
| 1997 | -3.79 billion constant LCU | -44.4% |
| 1998 | 2.34 billion constant LCU | -161.8% |
| 1999 | 163.02 million constant LCU | -93.0% |
| 2000 | 1.91 billion constant LCU | +1071.5% |
| 2001 | 7.83 billion constant LCU | +310.1% |
| 2002 | 6.58 billion constant LCU | -16.0% |
| 2003 | 5.06 billion constant LCU | -23.2% |
| 2004 | 3.61 billion constant LCU | -28.6% |
| 2005 | 1.27 billion constant LCU | -64.8% |
| 2006 | 539.93 million constant LCU | -57.5% |
| 2007 | 139.49 million constant LCU | -74.2% |
| 2008 | -1.40 billion constant LCU | -1106.8% |
| 2009 | 5.67 billion constant LCU | -503.6% |
| 2010 | 7.58 billion constant LCU | +33.8% |
| 2011 | 11.65 billion constant LCU | +53.7% |
| 2012 | 9.52 billion constant LCU | -18.3% |
| 2013 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2014 | -565.98 million constant LCU | — |
| 2015 | 1.35 billion constant LCU | -338.3% |
| 2016 | 2.96 billion constant LCU | +119.6% |
| 2017 | 3.10 billion constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 907.31 million constant LCU | -70.7% |
| 2019 | 5.98 billion constant LCU | +559.3% |
| 2020 | 12.08 billion constant LCU | +102.0% |
| 2021 | 3.20 billion constant LCU | -73.5% |
| 2022 | -4.28 billion constant LCU | -233.6% |
| 2023 | 2.18 billion constant LCU | -151.0% |
| 2024 | 5.53 billion constant LCU | +153.5% |
| 2025 | 11.54 billion constant LCU | +108.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.06 billion constant LCU | 3.65 billion constant LCU | 6.57 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.74 billion constant LCU | -1.11 billion constant LCU | 10.68 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -5.95 billion constant LCU | -8.19 billion constant LCU | -2.58 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.95 billion constant LCU | -7.48 billion constant LCU | 2.34 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.12 billion constant LCU | -1.40 billion constant LCU | 7.83 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.25 billion constant LCU | -565.98 million constant LCU | 11.65 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.04 billion constant LCU | -4.28 billion constant LCU | 12.08 billion constant LCU | 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)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 8.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 6,598 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 7.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 7.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 50,675 current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.7105 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 4,688 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Guatemala?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Guatemala was 11.54 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 12.08 billion constant LCU in 2020.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.19 billion constant LCU in 1982.
- How does Guatemala rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Guatemala ranks 57th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 755.3%. 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 Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The terms of trade adjustment is equal to the capacity to import (current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index) less exports of goods and services in constant prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.