General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Guatemala
Guatemala: General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 18.76 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Guatemala, 1996–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Guatemala stood at 18.76 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 301.9% on the previous year and up 1,329.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Guatemala peaked at 34.72 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -3.7 % change on previous year, in 2021.
Guatemala ranks 25th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 12.83 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | 28.02 % change on previous year | +118.4% |
| 1998 | 34.72 % change on previous year | +23.9% |
| 1999 | 20.69 % change on previous year | -40.4% |
| 2000 | 2.04 % change on previous year | -90.1% |
| 2001 | 11.6 % change on previous year | +468.8% |
| 2002 | 5.69 % change on previous year | -50.9% |
| 2003 | 16.82 % change on previous year | +195.5% |
| 2004 | -3 % change on previous year | -117.9% |
| 2005 | 11.58 % change on previous year | -485.5% |
| 2006 | 18.32 % change on previous year | +58.2% |
| 2007 | 10.86 % change on previous year | -40.7% |
| 2008 | 7.95 % change on previous year | -26.7% |
| 2009 | 8.31 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 10.7 % change on previous year | +28.7% |
| 2011 | 10.59 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 3.38 % change on previous year | -68.1% |
| 2013 | 5.33 % change on previous year | +57.7% |
| 2014 | 4.38 % change on previous year | -17.9% |
| 2015 | -1.53 % change on previous year | -134.9% |
| 2016 | 5.32 % change on previous year | -449.0% |
| 2017 | 6.65 % change on previous year | +24.9% |
| 2018 | 8.08 % change on previous year | +21.5% |
| 2019 | 9.8 % change on previous year | +21.3% |
| 2020 | 17.15 % change on previous year | +75.0% |
| 2021 | -3.7 % change on previous year | -121.6% |
| 2022 | 17.39 % change on previous year | -569.6% |
| 2023 | 6.17 % change on previous year | -64.5% |
| 2024 | 4.67 % change on previous year | -24.3% |
| 2025 | 18.76 % change on previous year | +301.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24.07 % change on previous year | 12.83 % change on previous year | 34.72 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 9.02 % change on previous year | -3 % change on previous year | 18.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.27 % change on previous year | -1.53 % change on previous year | 10.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.07 % change on previous year | -3.7 % change on previous year | 18.76 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
- 22 Angola 22.47 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Uzbekistan 22.03 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Sao Tome and Principe 19.18 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Gambia 18.04 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Pakistan 18.02 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Nigeria 17.99 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Guatemala
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.3404 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.3709 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.3404 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3291 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 24,601 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.37 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6834 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.345 (2100)
- Population density 241.81 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.24 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Guatemala?
- General government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Guatemala was 18.76 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 34.72 % change on previous year in 1998.
- What is the lowest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.7 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Guatemala rank for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Guatemala ranks 25th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,329.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government total expenditure UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.