Guatemala Gross Savings
Gross savings as % of GDP NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS
Guatemala's gross savings was 20.54% in 2025, ranked 94th globally. This represents a 4.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Guatemala's gross savings stood at 20.54% in 2025, a rise of +0.95% from 2024. The IMF projects 20.54% by 2025. Guatemala ranked 94th globally.
Guatemala’s gross savings ratio has risen modestly over the 49‑year span from 19.51 percent in 1977 to an all‑time peak of 20.54 percent in 2025, placing the country 94th globally. The indicator experienced a sharp contraction during the mid‑1980s, falling to a trough of 7.54 percent in 1984 before embarking on a gradual recovery that has persisted into the present decade. Compared with its nearest peers, Paraguay recorded a slightly higher savings share of 20.59 percent, while Djibouti stood at 19.71 percent, underscoring Guatemala’s position near the median of the group of emerging economies. The sustained upward movement since the 1980s reflects improved fiscal discipline and modest growth in private sector accumulation, yet the margin above the regional average remains narrow. Continued advances in financial inclusion, higher investment returns, and stable macro‑policy could deepen the savings base, while adverse external shocks or fiscal setbacks would risk reversing the incremental trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Gross Savings | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 17.54% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 17.62% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 18.01% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 18.51% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 19.13% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 20.54% | - | - |
| 2025 | 20.54% | +0.95% | #94 |
| 2024 | 19.58% | +0.03% | #106 |
| 2023 | 19.52% | +1.79% | #113 |
| 2022 | 17.72% | −1.22% | #125 |
| 2021 | 18.93% | +0.38% | #119 |
| 2020 | 18.53% | +1.83% | #118 |
| 2019 | 16.67% | +2.00% | #138 |
| 2018 | 14.67% | −0.13% | #146 |
| 2017 | 14.78% | −0.04% | #145 |
| 2016 | 14.82% | +1.24% | #139 |
| 2015 | 13.57% | +1.80% | #145 |
| 2014 | 11.77% | +0.15% | #150 |
| 2013 | 11.60% | −0.62% | #150 |
| 2012 | 11.56% | −1.15% | #151 |
| 2011 | 11.13% | −1.49% | #153 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guatemala matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guatemala's gross savings was 20.54% in 2025. Ranked 94th globally. This represents a 4.9% increase from the previous year.
Guatemala's gross savings peaked at 20.54% in 2025.
The lowest gross savings in Guatemala was 7.54% in 1984.
Guatemala ranks 94th globally in gross savings as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guatemala's gross savings is projected to reach 20.54% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gross savings of Guatemala in 2025 was 20.54%. This ranks 94th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guatemala_gross-savings,
title = {Guatemala Gross Savings},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guatemala/gross-savings/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}