Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Guatemala

Guatemala: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was -982.79 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-982.79 million
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
124th
of 195 countries
All-time high
-470.20 million
in 2005
All-time low
-2.99 billion
in 2021
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Guatemala, 2005–2024

-3.0B-2.0B-1.0B02005201420242005: -470.2M2006: -551.8M2007: -719.7M2008: -720.6M2009: -491.3M2010: -608.0M2011: -1.1B2012: -1.2B2013: -1.4B2014: -1.4B2015: -1.0B2016: -965.0M2017: -934.0M2018: -780.1M2019: -796.3M2020: -782.6M2021: -3.0B2022: -719.8M2023: -996.0M2024: -982.8M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2024, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Guatemala stood at -982.79 million.

The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 29.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Guatemala peaked at -470.20 million in 2005 and was at its lowest, -2.99 billion, in 2021.

Guatemala ranks 124th of 195 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.

Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Guatemala, year by year

Annual values for Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar) in Guatemala, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 -470.20 million
2006 -551.80 million +17.4%
2007 -719.70 million +30.4%
2008 -720.57 million +0.1%
2009 -491.32 million -31.8%
2010 -607.98 million +23.7%
2011 -1.14 billion +87.4%
2012 -1.23 billion +7.6%
2013 -1.45 billion +18.2%
2014 -1.39 billion -4.2%
2015 -1.05 billion -24.5%
2016 -965.02 million -7.9%
2017 -934.02 million -3.2%
2018 -780.13 million -16.5%
2019 -796.29 million +2.1%
2020 -782.62 million -1.7%
2021 -2.99 billion +281.5%
2022 -719.82 million -75.9%
2023 -995.99 million +38.4%
2024 -982.79 million -1.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -590.72 million -720.57 million -470.20 million 5
2010s -1.03 billion -1.45 billion -607.98 million 10
2020s -1.29 billion -2.99 billion -719.82 million 5

Countries ranked near Guatemala

  1. 121 Cameroon -901.05 million compare
  2. 122 Morocco -947.67 million compare
  3. 123 Liberia -960.19 million compare
  4. 125 Lao People's Democratic Republic -988.46 million compare
  5. 126 Niger -1.02 billion compare
  6. 127 North Macedonia -1.12 billion compare

See the full ranking of 204 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Guatemala?
Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Guatemala was -982.79 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Guatemala?
The highest recorded value was -470.20 million in 2005.
What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Guatemala?
The lowest recorded value was -2.99 billion in 2021.
How does Guatemala rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
Guatemala ranks 124th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Guatemala?
Over the last ten years it is up 29.2%. 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 Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
204 places, 3,835 data points, 2005–2024
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