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.

Guatemala recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 2.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Budget in Guatemala averaged -1.65 percent of GDP from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 0.24 percent of GDP in 1992 and a record low of -3.30 percent of GDP in 2010. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Guatemala Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Guatemala recorded a government debt equivalent to 27.88 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Debt to GDP in Guatemala averaged 27.78 percent from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 50.45 percent in 1990 and a record low of 20.04 percent in 2008. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides the latest reported value for - Guatemala Government Debt to GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus 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.

Tourist Arrivals in Guatemala increased to 667205 persons in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 605133 persons in the third quarter of 2019. Tourist Arrivals in Guatemala averaged 504156.43 persons from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 667205 persons in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 368746 persons in the second quarter of 2013. This page provides - Guatemala Tourist Arrivals- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Guatemala expanded 3.89 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Guatemala averaged 3.52 percent from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7.70 percent in the second quarter of 2007 and a record low of -1.50 percent in the second quarter of 2009. Guatemala has one of the lowest GDP per capita of the Americas. The main sector of the economy is services which accounts for 60 percent of GDP. The growing tourism industry is one of the major sources of income. More importantly, in recent years Guatemala was able to attract foreign direct investment to its production industries. As a result, the manufacturing sector now employs 23 percent of the population and accounts for 30 percent of GDP. Nevertheless, high crime rate and corruption, lack of high-skilled manpower and low quality infrastructures are the country's most challenging obstacles for growth. This page provides - Guatemala GDP Annual Growth Rate - 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 Mining in Guatemala decreased to 1047.19 GTQ Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1124.46 GTQ Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Mining in Guatemala averaged 786.40 GTQ Million from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2382.97 GTQ Million in the first quarter of 2015 and a record low of 227.20 GTQ Million in the first quarter of 2001. This page provides - Guatemala Gdp From Mining- 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.

GDP From Transport in Guatemala increased to 3575.14 GTQ Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3352.45 GTQ Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in Guatemala averaged 3589.26 GTQ Million from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5962 GTQ Million in the second quarter of 2012 and a record low of 1931.50 GTQ Million in the first quarter of 2001. This page provides - Guatemala Gdp From Transport- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Utilities in Guatemala increased to 3886.17 GTQ Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3281.58 GTQ Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Utilities in Guatemala averaged 1968.98 GTQ Million from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3886.17 GTQ Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 933.20 GTQ Million in the second quarter of 2001. This page provides - Guatemala Gdp From Utilities- 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.

Money Supply M2 in Guatemala increased to 286937.60 GTQ Million in April from 284043 GTQ Million in March of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Guatemala averaged 108415.10 GTQ Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 286937.60 GTQ Million in April of 2020 and a record low of 17216.40 GTQ Million in February of 1995. Guatemala Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Guatemala Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M0 in Guatemala increased to 80776 GTQ Million in April from 77094.60 GTQ Million in March of 2020. Money Supply M0 in Guatemala averaged 28783.78 GTQ Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 80776 GTQ Million in April of 2020 and a record low of 7012.60 GTQ Million in August of 1996. Guatemala Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page provides - Guatemala Money Supply M0 - 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.

Money Supply M1 in Guatemala increased to 106312.90 GTQ Million in April from 105553.60 GTQ Million in March of 2020. Money Supply M1 in Guatemala averaged 41806.47 GTQ Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 106312.90 GTQ Million in April of 2020 and a record low of 7108.30 GTQ Million in May of 1995. This page provides - Guatemala Money Supply M1 - 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.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Guatemala increased by 1038 GTQ Million in 2019. Changes in Inventories in Guatemala averaged 648.36 GTQ Million from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4096.80 GTQ Million in 2004 and a record low of -4012.90 GTQ Million in 2009. In Guatemala, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Guatemala Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Plans for asylum seekers come despite state department advice to ‘reconsider travel’ due to crime

Embassy of India, Guatemala City
Embassy of India
16 Calle, 4-88
Zone-14,
Guatemala City - 01014

Telephone: 00-502-23682974 / 23683230 (PABX)
Fax: 00-502-23682524
E-Mail:amb.guatemala@mea.gov.in,hoc.guatemala@mea.gov.in, cons.guatemala@mea.gov.in
Website: www.indemguatemala.org

Ambassador
Subrata Bhattacharjee
SS(HOC)
Aliawati Longkumer

Guatemala’s first satellite, a CubeSat called Quetzal-1, was deployed from the International Space Station (ISS) on April 28. Its primary mission is to test a sensor for remote data acquisition for natural resource management, which could be used to monitor water quality in inland water bodies.

The satellite is part of the Japanese Kibo CubeSat program, a product of the cooperation between, amon...

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