Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Guatemala
Guatemala: Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual was -5.52 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Guatemala, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Guatemala stood at -5.52 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 126.5% on the previous year and down 269.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Guatemala peaked at 61.66 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -20.36 % change on previous year, in 2009.
Guatemala ranks 134th of 206 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -3.43 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 4.46 % change on previous year | -230.0% |
| 1963 | 23.73 % change on previous year | +431.8% |
| 1964 | 23.4 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1965 | 13.99 % change on previous year | -40.2% |
| 1966 | -8.36 % change on previous year | -159.8% |
| 1967 | 20.54 % change on previous year | -345.5% |
| 1968 | 0.6173 % change on previous year | -97.0% |
| 1969 | 0.2368 % change on previous year | -61.6% |
| 1970 | 13.54 % change on previous year | +5616.5% |
| 1971 | 5.94 % change on previous year | -56.1% |
| 1972 | 7.99 % change on previous year | +34.5% |
| 1973 | 31.9 % change on previous year | +299.2% |
| 1974 | 61.66 % change on previous year | +93.3% |
| 1975 | 3.49 % change on previous year | -94.3% |
| 1976 | 13.81 % change on previous year | +296.0% |
| 1977 | 25.29 % change on previous year | +83.1% |
| 1978 | 22 % change on previous year | -13.0% |
| 1979 | 15.09 % change on previous year | -31.4% |
| 1980 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -81.9% |
| 1981 | 6.25 % change on previous year | +128.9% |
| 1982 | -17.62 % change on previous year | -381.8% |
| 1983 | -16.57 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 1984 | 11.59 % change on previous year | -170.0% |
| 1985 | -5.31 % change on previous year | -145.8% |
| 1986 | -15.55 % change on previous year | +192.8% |
| 1987 | 49.94 % change on previous year | -421.2% |
| 1988 | 6.43 % change on previous year | -87.1% |
| 1989 | 7.09 % change on previous year | +10.4% |
| 1990 | -1.52 % change on previous year | -121.4% |
| 1991 | 12.33 % change on previous year | -911.3% |
| 1992 | 39.43 % change on previous year | +219.8% |
| 1993 | 0.936 % change on previous year | -97.6% |
| 1994 | 1.24 % change on previous year | +32.9% |
| 1995 | 22.96 % change on previous year | +1744.9% |
| 1996 | -4.3 % change on previous year | -118.7% |
| 1997 | 34.1 % change on previous year | -893.5% |
| 1998 | 34.06 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 0.9021 % change on previous year | -97.4% |
| 2000 | -7.16 % change on previous year | -893.6% |
| 2001 | 10.25 % change on previous year | -243.1% |
| 2002 | 37.04 % change on previous year | +261.5% |
| 2003 | 5.59 % change on previous year | -84.9% |
| 2004 | 14.72 % change on previous year | +163.2% |
| 2005 | 10.68 % change on previous year | -27.4% |
| 2006 | 13.26 % change on previous year | +24.1% |
| 2007 | 12.36 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 2008 | 7.44 % change on previous year | -39.8% |
| 2009 | -20.36 % change on previous year | -373.5% |
| 2010 | 22.14 % change on previous year | -208.8% |
| 2011 | 20.81 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2012 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -86.9% |
| 2013 | 3.26 % change on previous year | +19.4% |
| 2014 | 5.24 % change on previous year | +60.6% |
| 2015 | -3.6 % change on previous year | -168.8% |
| 2016 | -3.57 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 8.17 % change on previous year | -328.9% |
| 2018 | 6.62 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 2019 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -77.5% |
| 2020 | -8.49 % change on previous year | -669.2% |
| 2021 | 46.08 % change on previous year | -642.4% |
| 2022 | 20.8 % change on previous year | -54.9% |
| 2023 | -5.52 % change on previous year | -126.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.35 % change on previous year | -8.36 % change on previous year | 23.73 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 20.07 % change on previous year | 3.49 % change on previous year | 61.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.9 % change on previous year | -17.62 % change on previous year | 49.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.01 % change on previous year | -4.3 % change on previous year | 39.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.38 % change on previous year | -20.36 % change on previous year | 37.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.33 % change on previous year | -3.6 % change on previous year | 22.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.22 % change on previous year | -8.49 % change on previous year | 46.08 % change on previous year | 4 |
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- 133 China -5.19 % change on previous year compare
- 135 North Macedonia -5.52 % change on previous year compare
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More private sector data for Guatemala
- Merchandise trade 40.7% (2025)
- Food imports 17.4% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 64.4% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 34.61 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 47.5% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 45.9% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 15.56 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 832.52 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1262 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 6.55 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Guatemala?
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Guatemala was -5.52 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 61.66 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was -20.36 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Guatemala rank for merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual?
- Guatemala ranks 134th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 269.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy Staff estimates, World Bank (WB)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.