Guatemala GDP Per Capita (2026)
Guatemala has one of Central America’s larger economies, supported by agriculture, manufacturing, trade, construction, services, tourism, and remittance-driven household spending. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how the country’s overall economic production compares with the size of its population. It helps place national output into a per-person context and allows more meaningful comparisons with economies of different sizes. Explore Guatemala’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$6,810
Est. in USD
World Rank
#109
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+4.9%
+$321
North America Rank
#19
Out of 23 countries
1. Guatemala GDP Per Capita in 2026
Guatemala’s GDP per capita reflects the amount of economic output generated for each resident across agriculture, manufacturing, services, commerce, and other sectors. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a clearer view of economic performance than aggregate output alone. The measure is particularly useful for comparing Guatemala with countries that may have smaller populations but different levels of productivity and economic activity.
2. Guatemala GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Guatemala GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,810 | +4.9% |
| 2025 | $6,489 | +5.5% |
| 2024 | $6,149 | +6.8% |
| 2023 | $5,758 | +7.4% |
| 2022 | $5,359 | +9.1% |
| 2021 | $4,912 | +9.7% |
| 2020 | $4,478 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | $4,511 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | $4,353 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | $4,323 | +6.5% |
| 2016 | $4,059 | +4.3% |
| 2015 | $3,893 | +5.6% |
| 2014 | $3,688 | +7.1% |
| 2013 | $3,444 | +4.1% |
| 2012 | $3,307 | +3.2% |
| 2011 | $3,206 | +12.0% |
| 2010 | $2,862 | +7.1% |
| 2009 | $2,673 | -7.4% |
| 2008 | $2,888 | +12.5% |
| 2007 | $2,566 | +9.6% |
| 2006 | $2,342 | +8.8% |
| 2005 | $2,153 | +10.4% |
| 2004 | $1,950 | +5.7% |
| 2003 | $1,844 | +3.0% |
| 2002 | $1,790 | +8.6% |
| 2001 | $1,649 | +6.5% |
| 2000 | $1,549 | +1.6% |
| 1999 | $1,525 | -8.0% |
| 1998 | $1,657 | +5.9% |
| 1997 | $1,564 | +10.4% |
| 1996 | $1,417 | +4.0% |
| 1995 | $1,362 | +9.6% |
| 1994 | $1,243 | +10.1% |
| 1993 | $1,129 | +6.0% |
| 1992 | $1,065 | +7.7% |
| 1991 | $989 | +18.4% |
| 1990 | $835 | -14.1% |
| 1989 | $972 | +12.5% |
| 1988 | $864 | +5.6% |
| 1987 | $818 | +13.0% |
| 1986 | $724 | -47.3% |
| 1985 | $1,374 | +15.1% |
| 1984 | $1,194 | +2.1% |
| 1983 | $1,170 | +1.2% |
| 1982 | $1,156 | -1.2% |
| 1981 | $1,170 | +6.5% |
| 1980 | $1,099 | — |
4. Guatemala GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+4.9%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+38.6%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+67.8%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+190.8%
(2006 to 2026)
Guatemala’s GDP per capita has generally increased over the longer term as services, exports, infrastructure, manufacturing, and domestic consumption have expanded. Population growth, remittance flows, inflation, investment, agricultural conditions, and exchange rates can influence annual movements. Historical data helps show whether broader economic growth is translating into sustained improvements in production per resident.
5. Guatemala GDP Per Capita vs North America and World
Guatemala
$6,810
North America Average
$30,373
World Average
$25,179
$0
$15,186
$30,373
USD
Guatemala’s GDP per capita is approximately
77.6%
below the
North America average
and
73.0%
below the world average.
6. Guatemala GDP Per Capita Ranking in North America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Dominica | $10,459 |
| #17 | Jamaica | $8,356 |
| #18 | Belize | $8,134 |
| #19 | Guatemala | $6,810 |
| #20 | El Salvador | $6,196 |
| #21 | Honduras | $3,711 |
| #22 | Nicaragua | $3,559 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Guatemala
Guatemala GDP (Nominal)
$128.9 Billion
(2026)
Guatemala GDP Per Capita
$6,810
(2026)
Guatemala’s total GDP measures the full scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP helps show the overall size of the economy within Central America, whereas GDP per capita provides a more standardized measure of production per resident. Considering both indicators together gives a broader view of national economic performance.
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8. Guatemala GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $7,267 | +6.7% |
| 2028 | $7,716 | +6.2% |
| 2029 | $8,207 | +6.4% |
| 2030 | $8,747 | +6.6% |
Guatemala GDP per capita is projected to reach $8,747 by 2030, representing a 28.4% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Guatemala GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Guatemala GDP per capita is estimated at $6,810 in 2026.
It ranks #109 globally and #19 in North America.
GDP per capita increased by 4.9% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 38.6%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 67.8%.
It is approximately 77.6% below the North America average.
It is approximately 73.0% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $8,747 by 2030, 28.4% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Guatemala GDP Per Capita FAQs
Guatemala GDP per capita is estimated at $6,810 in 2026.
Guatemala ranks #109 globally and #19 in North America by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 4.9% compared with 2025.
Guatemala GDP per capita was approximately $3,893 in 2015.
Guatemala GDP per capita is approximately 77.6% below the North America average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.