Guatemala is the 98 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Guatemala averaged 85.69 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 98 in 2019 and a record low of 78 in 2011. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Guatemala Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Labor Force Participation Rate in Guatemala decreased to 59.30 percent in the first quarter of 2019 from 60.90 percent in the third quarter of 2018. Labor Force Participation Rate in Guatemala averaged 61.85 percent from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 68.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2003 and a record low of 59.30 percent in the first quarter of 2019. The labour force participation rate is the number of persons who are employed and unemployed but looking for a job divided by the total working-age population. This page provides - Guatemala Labor Force Participation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Guatemala scored 26 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Guatemala averaged 28.43 Points from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 34 Points in 2009 and a record low of 22 Points in 2004. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Guatemala Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Guatemala is the 146 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Guatemala averaged 108 from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 146 in 2019 and a record low of 59 in 1998. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Guatemala Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Guatemala stands at 25 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Guatemala averaged 29.02 percent from 1997 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 31 percent in 2001 and a record low of 25 percent in 1998. In Guatemala, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Guatemala. This page provides - Guatemala Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Guatemala stands at 7 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Guatemala averaged 21.40 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 31 percent in 2005 and a record low of 7 percent in 2013. In Guatemala, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labour, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Guatemala. This page provides - Guatemala Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Guatemala stands at 12.67 percent. In Guatemala, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Guatemala because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Guatemala Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Employees in Guatemala stands at 4.83 percent. In Guatemala, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Guatemala because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Guatemala Social Security Rate For Employees - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate in Guatemala stands at 17.50 percent. In Guatemala, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Guatemala because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Guatemala Social Security Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Core Consumer Prices in Guatemala increased to 135.39 points in December from 135.03 points in November of 2019. Core Consumer Prices in Guatemala averaged 98.78 points from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 135.39 points in December of 2019 and a record low of 60.75 points in January of 2001. This page provides - Guatemala Core Consumer Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Core consumer prices in Guatemala increased 2.57 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in Guatemala averaged 4.31 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9.44 percent in July of 2008 and a record low of 0.85 percent in November of 2009. This page provides - Guatemala Core Inflation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Guatemala decreased to 110.38 points in February of 2020 from 111.95 points in January of 2020. Cpi Transportation in Guatemala averaged 107.17 points from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 112.64 points in December of 2019 and a record low of 97.68 points in February of 2016. This page provides - Guatemala Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Guatemala increased to 454843.60 GTQ Million in 2019 from 232000.30 GTQ Million in 2018. Consumer Spending in Guatemala averaged 185983.02 GTQ Million from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 454843.60 GTQ Million in 2019 and a record low of 122599.40 GTQ Million in 2001. This page provides - Guatemala Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Guatemala increased to 72283.30 GTQ Million in 2019 from 39015.10 GTQ Million in 2018. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Guatemala averaged 34306.51 GTQ Million from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 72283.30 GTQ Million in 2019 and a record low of 26905.70 GTQ Million in 2001. This page provides - Guatemala Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Crude Oil Production in Guatemala decreased to 10 BBL/D/1K in December from 11 BBL/D/1K in November of 2019. Crude Oil Production in Guatemala averaged 14.55 BBL/D/1K from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 28 BBL/D/1K in January of 2003 and a record low of 7.50 BBL/D/1K in July of 1994. This page provides the latest reported value for - Guatemala Crude Oil Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Steel Production in Guatemala decreased to 20 Thousand Tonnes in March from 25 Thousand Tonnes in February of 2020. Steel Production in Guatemala averaged 24.73 Thousand Tonnes from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 46 Thousand Tonnes in November of 2011 and a record low of 0 Thousand Tonnes in January of 2008. This page has Steel Production values for Guatemala.

Fiscal Expenditure in Guatemala increased to 6320.90 GTQ Million in March from 5101.30 GTQ Million in February of 2020. Fiscal Expenditure in Guatemala averaged 3279.66 GTQ Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9915.20 GTQ Million in December of 2017 and a record low of 228.60 GTQ Million in January of 1997. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Guatemala Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gasoline Prices in Guatemala decreased to 0.54 USD/Liter in April from 0.67 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in Guatemala averaged 0.79 USD/Liter from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1.16 USD/Liter in March of 2013 and a record low of 0.32 USD/Liter in December of 1992. This page provides the latest reported value for - Guatemala Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Guatemala recorded a Current Account surplus of 332.58 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Current Account in Guatemala averaged -194.10 USD Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 628.62 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of -880.98 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Guatemala Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Constant Prices in Guatemala increased to 131557.50 GTQ Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 126497.90 GTQ Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Constant Prices in Guatemala averaged 71183.37 GTQ Million from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 131557.50 GTQ Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 35350 GTQ Million in the second quarter of 2001. This page provides - Guatemala GDP Constant Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Remittances in Guatemala increased to 5650.20 USD Million in 2019 from 5390.80 USD Million in 2018. Remittances in Guatemala averaged 2445.68 USD Million from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5650.20 USD Million in 2019 and a record low of 96.50 USD Million in 1990. In Guatemala, Remittances refers to net migrants’ and short-term employee income transfers (personal remittances). This page provides - Guatemala Remittances - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Guatemala recorded a trade deficit of 506.50 USD Million in February of 2020. Balance of Trade in Guatemala averaged -409.40 USD Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 68.20 USD Million in March of 1996 and a record low of -993 USD Million in October of 2019. Guatemala’s structural trade deficit reflects the country’s need for oil (over 25 percent of total imports). Guatemala is a net exporter of coffee, apparel, sugar and precious metals. The United States is the Guatemala's main trading partner with 38 percent of the imports and 40 percent of the exports. Others include: Mexico, El Salvador and Honduras. This page provides - Guatemala Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Guatemala recorded a capital and financial account surplus of 11.40 USD Million in 2019. Capital Flows in Guatemala averaged -377.97 USD Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 627.20 USD Million in 2016 and a record low of -1423.10 USD Million in 2017. In Guatemala, international capital flows are measured using the Capital and Financial Account Balance of the Balance of Payments. This page provides - Guatemala Capital Flows - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Guatemala recorded a Current Account surplus of 2.40 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in Guatemala averaged -3.62 percent from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2.40 percent in 2019 and a record low of -8.40 percent in 1992. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Guatemala Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Guatemala increased by 252.30 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Guatemala averaged 233.83 USD Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 444.40 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2015 and a record low of 66.10 USD Million in the first quarter of 2004. This page provides - Guatemala Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Inflation Expectations in Guatemala decreased to 3.86 percent in March from 3.92 percent in February of 2020. Inflation Expectations in Guatemala averaged 4.60 percent from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.85 percent in November of 2011 and a record low of 2.94 percent in October of 2015. This page provides - Guatemala Inflation Expectations- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Leading Economic Index Guatemala increased 2.60 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in Guatemala averaged 3.53 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.80 percent in October of 2006 and a record low of -2.80 percent in February of 2009. This page provides - Guatemala Leading Economic Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Guatemala increased to 12312.13 GTQ Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 11776.75 GTQ Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Guatemala averaged 8140.58 GTQ Million from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13473.39 GTQ Million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 4494.10 GTQ Million in the first quarter of 2001. This page provides - Guatemala Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Construction in Guatemala increased to 6030.25 GTQ Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 5865.12 GTQ Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Construction in Guatemala averaged 2860.55 GTQ Million from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6030.25 GTQ Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1247.70 GTQ Million in the first quarter of 2012. This page provides - Guatemala Gdp From Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Manufacturing in Guatemala increased to 18492.47 GTQ Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 17492.81 GTQ Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Manufacturing in Guatemala averaged 11384.39 GTQ Million from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 18492.47 GTQ Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 6781.80 GTQ Million in the second quarter of 2001. This page provides - Guatemala Gdp From Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Public Administration in Guatemala increased to 5145.75 GTQ Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 5123.38 GTQ Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Public Administration in Guatemala averaged 2859.54 GTQ Million from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5145.75 GTQ Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1444.20 GTQ Million in the second quarter of 2005. This page provides - Guatemala Gdp From Public Administration- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Guatemala increased to 16549.40 USD Million in April from 15337.70 USD Million in March of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Guatemala averaged 5066.62 USD Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16549.40 USD Million in April of 2020 and a record low of 584.70 USD Million in May of 1995. In Guatemala, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page provides - Guatemala Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Guatemala increased to 142.58 points in April from 141.57 points in March of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Guatemala averaged 34.57 points from 1950 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 142.58 points in April of 2020 and a record low of 1.71 points in April of 1950. In Guatemala, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides - Guatemala Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Guatemala stands at BB- with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Guatemala was last set at Ba1 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Guatemala was last reported at BB- with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Guatemala thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Guatemala as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Private Sector Credit in Guatemala increased to 145441.80 GTQ Million in April from 144383 GTQ Million in March of 2020. Private Sector Credit in Guatemala averaged 59031.80 GTQ Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 145441.80 GTQ Million in April of 2020 and a record low of 9836 GTQ Million in January of 1995. This page provides - Guatemala Private Sector Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Guatemala decreased to 113.84 points in April from 114.01 points in February of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in Guatemala averaged 108.55 points from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 114.17 points in January of 2020 and a record low of 102.41 points in September of 2015. This page provides - Guatemala Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Guatemala recorded 900 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Guatemala reported 24 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Guatemala Coronavirus Cases.

Guatemala recorded 24 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Guatemala reported 900 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Guatemala Coronavirus Deaths.

Guatemala recorded 101 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Guatemala reported 24 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Guatemala Coronavirus Recovered.

IP Addresses in Nicaragua increased to 100378 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 98943 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Nicaragua averaged 75179.18 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 104188 IP in the first quarter of 2014 and a record low of 22147 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for NicaraguaIP Addresses.

Temperature in Nicaragua increased to 27.66 celsius in September from 26.29 celsius in August of 2013. Temperature in Nicaragua averaged 25.96 celsius from 1825 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 29.25 celsius in April of 1998 and a record low of 22.22 celsius in December of 1839. This page includes a chart with historical data for Nicaragua Temperature.

Living Wage Individual in Nicaragua remained unchanged at 4680 NIO/Month in 2018 from 4680 NIO/Month in 2018. This page provides - Nicaragua Living Wage Individual- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Living Wage Family in Nicaragua remained unchanged at 7510 NIO/Month in 2018 from 7510 NIO/Month in 2018. This page provides - Nicaragua Living Wage Family- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages High Skilled in Nicaragua increased to 13600 NIO/Month in 2018 from 13000 NIO/Month in 2017. Wages High Skilled in Nicaragua averaged 13075 NIO/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 13800 NIO/Month in 2016 and a record low of 11900 NIO/Month in 2015. High Skilled Wages refer to highest estimate of wage of workers doing high-skilled jobs, calculated from sample of wages collected by WageIndicator surveys.

Wages Low Skilled in Nicaragua decreased to 5400 NIO/Month in 2018 from 5450 NIO/Month in 2017. Wages Low Skilled in Nicaragua averaged 5037.50 NIO/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5450 NIO/Month in 2017 and a record low of 4110 NIO/Month in 2015. Low Skilled Wages refer to highest estimate of wage of workers doing low-skilled jobs, calculated from sample of wages collected by WageIndicator surveys.

GDP From Agriculture in Nicaragua increased to 4305.20 NIO Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 from 3515.60 NIO Million in the third quarter of 2018. GDP From Agriculture in Nicaragua averaged 2864.09 NIO Million from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 4305.20 NIO Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 2045.90 NIO Million in the first quarter of 2007. This page provides - Nicaragua Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Construction in Nicaragua decreased to 929 NIO Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 from 1133 NIO Million in the third quarter of 2018. GDP From Construction in Nicaragua averaged 1084.77 NIO Million from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1532 NIO Million in the fourth quarter of 2006 and a record low of 580 NIO Million in the first quarter of 2010. This page provides - Nicaragua Gdp From Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Manufacturing in Nicaragua decreased to 7044 NIO Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 from 7160 NIO Million in the third quarter of 2018. GDP From Manufacturing in Nicaragua averaged 5302.25 NIO Million from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 7309 NIO Million in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of 3458 NIO Million in the second quarter of 2009. This page provides - Nicaragua Gdp From Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Mining in Nicaragua decreased to 625 NIO Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 from 638 NIO Million in the third quarter of 2018. GDP From Mining in Nicaragua averaged 479.29 NIO Million from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 739 NIO Million in the third quarter of 2016 and a record low of 211 NIO Million in the fourth quarter of 2009. This page provides - Nicaragua Gdp From Mining- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Public Administration in Nicaragua increased to 2686 NIO Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 from 2680 NIO Million in the third quarter of 2018. GDP From Public Administration in Nicaragua averaged 2119.73 NIO Million from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2716 NIO Million in the fourth quarter of 2017 and a record low of 1506 NIO Million in the first quarter of 2006. This page provides - Nicaragua Gdp From Public Administration- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.