Guatemala FDI Outflows
Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Guatemala's fdi outflows was 0.89% in 2025, ranked 61st globally. This represents a 16.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Guatemala's fdi outflows stood at 0.89% in 2025, a rise of +0.13% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.89% by 2025. Guatemala ranked 61st globally.
Guatemala’s foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows have remained modest, standing at 0.89 in 2025, which places the country 61st in the global ranking. The trajectory spans 46 years, beginning with a zero outflow in 1977 and reaching an all‑time peak of 4.20 in 1999, a period marked by regional liberalisation and export‑oriented reforms. The subsequent plunge to a trough of –7.56 in 2001 reflected the combined impact of the global downturn and domestic political instability, after which outflows have hovered near the low‑single‑digit range. Guatemala’s current level is comparable to peers such as Thailand (0.90) and Grenada (0.88), suggesting that its outward investment capacity is aligned with other small‑to‑medium economies in the region. Continued improvements in the business climate, infrastructure investment and trade diversification could lift outflows, while persistent fiscal constraints or external shocks would likely keep the trend flat or reverse it.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Outflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.06% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.97% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.89% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.89% | +0.13% | #61 |
| 2024 | 0.76% | +0.14% | #106 |
| 2023 | 0.63% | −0.14% | #104 |
| 2022 | 0.76% | +0.02% | #105 |
| 2021 | 0.74% | +0.46% | #108 |
| 2020 | 0.29% | −0.20% | #91 |
| 2019 | 0.49% | +0.29% | #95 |
| 2018 | 0.19% | +0.10% | #77 |
| 2017 | 0.09% | +0.27% | #57 |
| 2016 | -0.18% | −0.43% | #21 |
| 2015 | 0.25% | +0.22% | #67 |
| 2014 | 0.03% | −0.10% | #36 |
| 2013 | 0.14% | −0.21% | #53 |
| 2012 | 0.35% | +0.91% | #74 |
| 2011 | -0.56% | −1.78% | #11 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guatemala matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fdi outflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guatemala's fdi outflows was 0.89% in 2025. Ranked 61st globally. This represents a 16.4% increase from the previous year.
Guatemala's fdi outflows peaked at 4.20% in 1999.
The lowest fdi outflows in Guatemala was -7.56% in 2001.
Guatemala ranks 61st globally in fdi outflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guatemala's fdi outflows is projected to reach 0.89% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi outflows of Guatemala in 2025 was 0.89%. This ranks 61st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guatemala_fdi-outflows,
title = {Guatemala FDI Outflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guatemala/fdi-outflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}