Guatemala Live GDP
$75,718,645,004
GDP Added Today
$152,606,648
Guatemala GDP (2026)
LiveGuatemala has the largest economy in Central America, supported by agriculture, manufacturing, construction, commerce, and a steadily expanding services sector. Strong consumer demand, export industries, and remittance inflows continue to play an important role in sustaining economic growth. This page provides the latest Guatemala GDP data, historical trends, and economic outlook for 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
3.90%
vs 2025
▼ −0.20%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$6,810
vs 2025
▲ +$321
Global Rank (Nominal)
#70
of 218 countries
World Share
0.10%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980–2026
47 years
Guatemala GDP Growth (1980–2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980–2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$128.89B
Lowest GDP
$5.92B
Average Growth
3.02%
1980–2026
Best Growth
8.00%
Weakest Growth
-3.50%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Guatemala
0.10%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.08%
Key Findings
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Guatemala's GDP in 2026 is $128.89B.
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It ranks #70 among 218 countries.
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Guatemala contributes 0.10% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $6,810 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 3.90% in 2026.
Historical Data
Guatemala GDP Historical Data (1980–2026)
| 2026 | $128,886,000,000 | 3.90% | $6,810 | 0.10% | #69 |
| 2025 | $121,113,000,000 | 4.10% | $6,489 | 0.10% | #69 |
| 2024 | $113,190,000,000 | 3.70% | $6,149 | 0.10% | #71 |
| 2023 | $104,354,000,000 | 3.50% | $5,758 | 0.10% | #70 |
| 2022 | $95,642,000,000 | 4.20% | $5,359 | 0.09% | #69 |
| 2021 | $86,443,000,000 | 8.00% | $4,912 | 0.09% | #70 |
| 2020 | $77,718,000,000 | -1.80% | $4,478 | 0.09% | #68 |
| 2019 | $77,156,000,000 | 4.00% | $4,511 | 0.09% | #70 |
| 2018 | $73,331,000,000 | 3.40% | $4,353 | 0.08% | #72 |
| 2017 | $71,624,000,000 | 3.10% | $4,323 | 0.09% | #71 |
| 2016 | $66,034,000,000 | 2.70% | $4,059 | 0.09% | #72 |
| 2015 | $62,180,000,000 | 4.10% | $3,893 | 0.08% | #73 |
| 2014 | $57,835,000,000 | 4.40% | $3,688 | 0.07% | #78 |
| 2013 | $52,989,000,000 | 3.70% | $3,444 | 0.07% | #80 |
| 2012 | $49,902,000,000 | 3.00% | $3,307 | 0.07% | #80 |
| 2011 | $47,419,000,000 | 4.20% | $3,206 | 0.06% | #84 |
| 2010 | $41,493,000,000 | 2.90% | $2,862 | 0.06% | #84 |
| 2009 | $37,997,000,000 | 0.50% | $2,673 | 0.06% | #82 |
| 2008 | $40,242,000,000 | 3.30% | $2,888 | 0.06% | #83 |
| 2007 | $35,028,000,000 | 6.30% | $2,566 | 0.06% | #81 |
| 2006 | $31,308,000,000 | 5.40% | $2,342 | 0.06% | #78 |
| 2005 | $28,179,000,000 | 3.30% | $2,153 | 0.06% | #77 |
| 2004 | $24,977,000,000 | 3.10% | $1,950 | 0.06% | #76 |
| 2003 | $23,092,000,000 | 2.60% | $1,844 | 0.06% | #71 |
| 2002 | $21,924,000,000 | 3.80% | $1,790 | 0.06% | #69 |
| 2001 | $19,735,000,000 | 3.10% | $1,649 | 0.06% | #73 |
| 2000 | $18,124,000,000 | 2.50% | $1,549 | 0.05% | #75 |
| 1999 | $17,422,000,000 | 3.70% | $1,525 | 0.05% | #74 |
| 1998 | $18,461,000,000 | 4.60% | $1,657 | 0.06% | #75 |
| 1997 | $16,982,000,000 | 4.10% | $1,564 | 0.05% | #76 |
| 1996 | $14,992,000,000 | 2.80% | $1,417 | 0.05% | #76 |
| 1995 | $14,050,000,000 | 4.40% | $1,362 | 0.04% | #77 |
| 1994 | $12,482,000,000 | 3.50% | $1,243 | 0.04% | #73 |
| 1993 | $11,045,000,000 | 3.40% | $1,129 | 0.04% | #75 |
| 1992 | $10,138,000,000 | 4.60% | $1,065 | 0.04% | #79 |
| 1991 | $9,174,000,000 | 3.00% | $989 | 0.04% | #75 |
| 1990 | $7,535,000,000 | 3.10% | $835 | 0.03% | #76 |
| 1989 | $8,561,000,000 | 3.90% | $972 | 0.04% | #74 |
| 1988 | $7,426,000,000 | 3.90% | $864 | 0.04% | #76 |
| 1987 | $6,857,000,000 | 3.60% | $818 | 0.04% | #77 |
| 1986 | $5,921,000,000 | 0.10% | $724 | 0.04% | #78 |
| 1985 | $10,951,000,000 | -0.60% | $1,374 | 0.09% | #67 |
| 1984 | $9,276,000,000 | 0.50% | $1,194 | 0.08% | #69 |
| 1983 | $8,864,000,000 | -2.50% | $1,170 | 0.08% | #71 |
| 1982 | $8,539,000,000 | -3.50% | $1,156 | 0.08% | #71 |
| 1981 | $8,431,000,000 | 0.60% | $1,170 | 0.07% | #72 |
| 1980 | $7,718,000,000 | 3.70% | $1,099 | 0.07% | #71 |
Guatemala GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $139,461,000,000 | 4.00% | $7,267 | 0.11% | #68 |
| 2028 | $150,089,000,000 | 3.90% | $7,716 | 0.11% | #68 |
| 2029 | $161,812,000,000 | 3.80% | $8,207 | 0.11% | #67 |
| 2030 | $174,766,000,000 | 3.90% | $8,747 | 0.12% | #66 |
| 2031 | $188,873,000,000 | 3.90% | $9,330 | 0.12% | #66 |
Guatemala Economy Overview
Guatemala has Central America’s largest economy and a productive base spread across commerce, agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and services. Private consumption is a major source of activity, supported partly by remittances received from Guatemalans living abroad. Retail, transportation, banking, telecommunications, and real estate account for a large portion of the services sector.
Agriculture produces coffee, bananas, sugar, cardamom, vegetables, fruits, and palm oil, while manufacturing includes apparel, processed food, beverages, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and construction materials. The country’s location near Mexico and access to both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts support regional trade. Greater investment in education, transport, electricity, digital access, and rural productivity could help Guatemala strengthen competitiveness and distribute economic opportunities more widely.
Guatemala GDP Outlook
Guatemala’s growth prospects are supported by private consumption, remittance inflows, export agriculture, light manufacturing, and a relatively young population. Expansion in textiles, food processing, tourism, logistics, digital services, and regional commerce could strengthen the economy over time. Better roads, education, electricity access, and financial inclusion would improve productivity and business development. Persistent poverty, inequality, informal employment, weak public institutions, climate risks, and dependence on external remittances may limit the broader distribution of economic gains.