Domestic Remittances Statistics in Guatemala (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 18.9% of adults in Guatemala sent or received domestic remittances, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 14.9% in 2022 to 18.9% in 2024 (+4 percentage points). Guatemala ranks #19 of 19 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #102 of 109 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 18.9% (2024)
- Domestic Remittances in Guatemala as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2022
- +4 pp (2024)
- Up from 14.9% in 2022 to 18.9% in 2024 (+4 percentage points).
- Record high (2024)
- 18.9% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Guatemala.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #19 of 19 (2024)
- Guatemala ranks 19 of 19 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #102 of 109 (2024)
- Guatemala ranks 102 of 109 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 31.6% (2024)
- Guatemala (18.9%) is below the average of 31.6% across the 19 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Sent or received domestic remittances: using an account (% age 15+) (2024)
- 8.9% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Guatemala (2024)
- 60.2% (2024)
- 60.2% of the population in Guatemala used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 18.4 million (2024)
- Guatemala had a population of 18.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2022–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.9% | +4.0 pp |
| 2022 | 14.9% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Guatemala sent or received domestic remittances?
18.9% of adults in Guatemala sent or received domestic remittances in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
Where does the domestic remittances data for Guatemala come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fh1.fh2). The latest observation for Guatemala is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has domestic remittances in Guatemala changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 14.9% in 2022 to 18.9% in 2024.
How does Guatemala compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Guatemala ranks 19 of 19 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 18.9% versus a regional average of 31.6% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fh1.fh2, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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