Guatemala Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Guatemala's foreign reserves was $24.8B in 2025, ranked 58th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Guatemala's foreign reserves stood at $24.8B in 2025, a rise of +$377.1M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $24.8B by 2025. Guatemala ranked 58th globally.
Guatemala’s foreign‑exchange reserves have expanded dramatically over the 66‑year series, rising from a modest 54,465,080.00 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 24,789,553,943.73 in 2025, the highest level recorded for the country and placing it 58th globally. The early 1960s marked the lowest point, with reserves slipping to a trough of 45,845,998.00 in 1962, after which a steady accumulation occurred, reflecting successive balance‑of‑payments surpluses, remittance inflows and prudent monetary management. By 2025 Guatemala’s reserve stock slightly exceeds that of Argentina (24,420,191,876.95) and falls short of Lebanon’s 26,388,363,909.55, positioning it among middle‑income economies that have built sizable buffers. The upward trajectory suggests continued resilience, but future shifts in export composition, external debt servicing or global capital flows could alter the pace of reserve growth, making policy vigilance essential to sustain the positive trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $27.2B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $26.0B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $24.8B | - | - |
| 2025 | $24.8B | +$377.1M | #58 |
| 2024 | $24.4B | +$3.1B | #57 |
| 2023 | $21.3B | +$896.2M | #60 |
| 2022 | $20.4B | −$519.9M | #61 |
| 2021 | $20.9B | +$2.5B | #61 |
| 2020 | $18.5B | +$3.7B | #62 |
| 2019 | $14.8B | +$2.2B | #67 |
| 2018 | $12.6B | +$818.0M | #67 |
| 2017 | $11.8B | +$2.6B | #68 |
| 2016 | $9.2B | +$1.4B | #70 |
| 2015 | $7.7B | +$415.1M | #72 |
| 2014 | $7.3B | +$61.7M | #77 |
| 2013 | $7.3B | +$575.4M | #79 |
| 2012 | $6.7B | +$519.6M | #80 |
| 2011 | $6.2B | +$225.6M | #80 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guatemala matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guatemala's foreign reserves was $24.8B in 2025. Ranked 58th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Guatemala's foreign reserves peaked at $24.8B in 2025.
The lowest foreign reserves in Guatemala was $45.8M in 1962.
Guatemala ranks 58th globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guatemala's foreign reserves is projected to reach $24.8B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Guatemala's foreign reserves was approximately 24.79 billion ($24.8B) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Guatemala in 2025 was $24.8B. This ranks 58th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guatemala_reserves,
title = {Guatemala Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guatemala/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}