Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in Guatemala
Guatemala: Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices was 8.98 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in Guatemala, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Guatemala is 8.98, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.7% on the previous year and down 23.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Guatemala peaked at 11.67 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.0498, in 1970.
Guatemala ranks 123rd of 174 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0498 | — |
| 1971 | 0.0631 | +26.7% |
| 1972 | 0.0738 | +16.9% |
| 1973 | 0.0962 | +30.4% |
| 1974 | 0.1025 | +6.5% |
| 1975 | 0.1301 | +26.9% |
| 1976 | 0.2316 | +78.0% |
| 1977 | 0.2737 | +18.1% |
| 1978 | 0.2884 | +5.4% |
| 1979 | 0.3809 | +32.1% |
| 1980 | 0.5164 | +35.5% |
| 1981 | 0.7425 | +43.8% |
| 1982 | 0.5909 | -20.4% |
| 1983 | 0.3916 | -33.7% |
| 1984 | 0.3962 | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 0.3306 | -16.5% |
| 1986 | 0.345 | +4.4% |
| 1987 | 0.5194 | +50.5% |
| 1988 | 0.6493 | +25.0% |
| 1989 | 0.83 | +27.8% |
| 1990 | 0.9844 | +18.6% |
| 1991 | 1.24 | +25.7% |
| 1992 | 1.45 | +17.0% |
| 1993 | 1.92 | +32.6% |
| 1994 | 2.1 | +9.4% |
| 1995 | 2.34 | +11.3% |
| 1996 | 2.61 | +11.7% |
| 1997 | 3.62 | +38.9% |
| 1998 | 4.09 | +12.8% |
| 1999 | 7.61 | +86.2% |
| 2000 | 5.91 | -22.3% |
| 2001 | 5.69 | -3.8% |
| 2002 | 7.07 | +24.3% |
| 2003 | 6.46 | -8.6% |
| 2004 | 5.04 | -22.0% |
| 2005 | 5.71 | +13.3% |
| 2006 | 7.13 | +24.9% |
| 2007 | 9.41 | +32.0% |
| 2008 | 9.33 | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 11.67 | +25.0% |
| 2010 | 10.51 | -9.9% |
| 2011 | 9.92 | -5.6% |
| 2012 | 7.36 | -25.8% |
| 2013 | 7.89 | +7.1% |
| 2014 | 9.18 | +16.4% |
| 2015 | 5.93 | -35.5% |
| 2016 | 4.98 | -15.9% |
| 2017 | 5.65 | +13.3% |
| 2018 | 7.5 | +32.8% |
| 2019 | 8.98 | +19.7% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 8.98 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 78.55, 11% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 8.98 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 24.15, 37% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.169 | 0.0498 | 0.3809 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.5312 | 0.3306 | 0.83 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.8 | 0.9844 | 7.61 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.34 | 5.04 | 11.67 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.79 | 4.98 | 10.51 | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Guatemala?
- Gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Guatemala was 8.98 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 11.67 in 2009.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0498 in 1970.
- How does Guatemala rank for gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices?
- Guatemala ranks 123rd out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.