Guatemala Interest Payments to Revenue
Interest payments as % of revenue GC.XPN.INTP.RV.ZS
Guatemala's interest payments to revenue was 11.58% in 2025, ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 7.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Guatemala's interest payments to revenue stood at 11.58% in 2025, a decline of +0.97pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 11.58% by 2025. Guatemala ranked 33rd globally.
Guatemala's interest payments to revenue have fluctuated significantly over the past three and a half decades, with the ratio peaking at 17.61% in 1991 and troughing at 7.52% in 1997. The country's interest payments have generally trended downward since the trough, with the 2025 ratio standing at 11.58%, ranking 33rd globally. This ratio remains higher than that of peer countries such as Israel, where the 2025 ratio is 11.51%. The 1991 peak was likely a result of high levels of external debt accumulated during the 1980s. Guatemala's interest payments as a share of revenue have remained relatively high compared to other countries in the region, underscoring the need for sustainable debt management and fiscal policies. If Guatemala can continue to implement prudent fiscal policies and manage its debt effectively, it may be able to reduce its interest payments to revenue ratio, potentially entering the lower quartile of countries globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Interest Payments to Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 11.10% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 11.58% | - | - |
| 2025 | 11.58% | −0.97pp | #33 |
| 2023 | 12.56% | −0.11pp | #72 |
| 2022 | 12.67% | −0.76pp | #87 |
| 2021 | 13.43% | −1.81pp | #101 |
| 2020 | 15.24% | +1.54pp | #111 |
| 2019 | 13.69% | +0.90pp | #117 |
| 2018 | 12.80% | +0.28pp | #110 |
| 2017 | 12.52% | −0.03pp | #117 |
| 2016 | 12.55% | −0.85pp | #116 |
| 2015 | 13.40% | +1.73pp | #124 |
| 2014 | 11.67% | −1.48pp | #117 |
| 2013 | 13.15% | +0.24pp | #112 |
| 2012 | 12.90% | +0.42pp | #115 |
| 2011 | 12.48% | −0.48pp | #109 |
| 2010 | 12.96% | +0.31pp | #107 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guatemala matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw interest payments to revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guatemala's interest payments to revenue was 11.58% in 2025. Ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 7.8% decrease from the previous year.
Guatemala's interest payments to revenue peaked at 17.61% in 1991.
The lowest interest payments to revenue in Guatemala was 7.52% in 1997.
Guatemala ranks 33rd globally in interest payments to revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.INTP.RV.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guatemala's interest payments to revenue is projected to reach 11.58% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The interest payments to revenue of Guatemala in 2025 was 11.58%. This ranks 33rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guatemala_interest-to-revenue,
title = {Guatemala Interest Payments to Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guatemala/interest-to-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}