Guatemala GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Guatemala's gdp per capita was $6,478 in 2025, ranked 109th globally. This represents a 5.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Guatemala's gdp per capita stood at $6,478 in 2025, a rise of +$328 from 2024. The IMF projects $6,478 by 2025. Guatemala ranked 109th globally.
Guatemala’s gross domestic product per capita has risen from a trough of 256.81 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 6,478.19 in 2025, placing the country 109th in the World Bank ranking among 190 economies. Over the 66‑year span the average annual increase exceeds 90 dollars, reflecting gradual structural reforms, modest export diversification and expanding services, yet the pace remains slower than that of comparable middle‑income peers such as South Africa, whose 2025 figure stands at 6,666.70, and Ukraine at 6,381.68. The persistent gap underscores the need for higher productivity growth, particularly in agriculture and manufacturing, where value‑added gains have lagged. Demographic pressures and limited access to high‑skill labour continue to constrain per‑capita advances, while recent investments in renewable energy and digital infrastructure could accelerate future growth. If these reforms translate into sustained productivity improvements, Guatemala is likely to narrow the distance to its regional peers and maintain an upward trajectory in GDP per capita.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $8,787 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $8,249 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $7,751 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $7,286 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $6,851 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $6,478 | - | - |
| 2025 | $6,478 | +$328 | #109 |
| 2024 | $6,150 | +$393 | #119 |
| 2023 | $5,758 | +$400 | #123 |
| 2022 | $5,359 | +$447 | #127 |
| 2021 | $4,913 | +$435 | #127 |
| 2020 | $4,478 | −$33 | #125 |
| 2019 | $4,512 | +$159 | #131 |
| 2018 | $4,353 | +$30 | #133 |
| 2017 | $4,325 | +$266 | #130 |
| 2016 | $4,060 | +$167 | #130 |
| 2015 | $3,894 | +$205 | #133 |
| 2014 | $3,689 | +$245 | #141 |
| 2013 | $3,444 | +$137 | #145 |
| 2012 | $3,287 | +$81 | #145 |
| 2011 | $3,169 | +$307 | #147 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guatemala matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guatemala's gdp per capita was $6,478 in 2025. Ranked 109th globally. This represents a 5.3% increase from the previous year.
Guatemala's gdp per capita peaked at $6,478 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita in Guatemala was $257 in 1960.
Guatemala ranks 109th globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guatemala's gdp per capita is projected to reach $6,478 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Guatemala in 2025 was $6,478. This ranks 109th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guatemala_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Guatemala GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guatemala/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}