Remittance Outflows Statistics in Guatemala (2026)
Guatemala recorded personal remittances paid of $34.2 million in 2024, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from $28.3 million in 2023 to $34.2 million in 2024. Guatemala ranks #30 of 34 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #157 of 181 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- $34.2 million (2024)
- Remittance Outflows in Guatemala as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +21% (2024)
- Up from $28.3 million in 2023 to $34.2 million in 2024.
- CAGR 1990–2024
- +2.8% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from $13.5 million in 1990 to $34.2 million in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- $13.5 million (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $13.5 million in 1990 to $34.2 million in 2024.
- Peak value (2003)
- $86.1 million (2003)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is $34.2 million.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #30 of 34 (2024)
- Guatemala ranks 30 of 34 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #157 of 181 (2024)
- Guatemala ranks 157 of 181 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- $372.8 million (2024)
- Guatemala ($34.2 million) is below the average of $372.8 million across the 34 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- $40.9 million (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 9.3%); not an official figure.
- International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
- 0.5% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Guatemala (2024)
- 60.2% (2024)
- 60.2% of the population in Guatemala used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 18.4 million (2024)
- Guatemala had a population of 18.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.2M | +21.0% |
| 2023 | 28.3M | +18.6% |
| 2022 | 23.9M | +19.5% |
| 2021 | 20M | +7.0% |
| 2020 | 18.7M | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 18M | −4.8% |
| 2018 | 18.9M | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 18.3M | −2.4% |
| 2016 | 18.8M | −18.0% |
| 2015 | 22.9M | −12.3% |
| 2014 | 26.1M | −5.8% |
| 2013 | 27.7M | −0.6% |
| 2012 | 27.9M | +4.2% |
| 2011 | 26.8M | +29.0% |
| 2010 | 20.8M | −5.5% |
| 2009 | 22M | −17.0% |
| 2008 | 26.5M | +56.6% |
| 2007 | 16.9M | −62.9% |
| 2006 | 45.5M | +8.1% |
| 2005 | 42.1M | +24.9% |
| 2004 | 33.7M | −60.9% |
| 2003 | 86.1M | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 81.9M | +152.2% |
| 2001 | 32.5M | −41.6% |
| 2000 | 55.6M | +106.7% |
| 1999 | 26.9M | −19.2% |
| 1998 | 33.3M | +62.4% |
| 1997 | 20.5M | +61.4% |
| 1996 | 12.7M | +62.8% |
| 1995 | 7.8M | −26.4% |
| 1994 | 10.6M | +23.3% |
| 1993 | 8.6M | −56.3% |
| 1992 | 19.7M | +2.6% |
| 1991 | 19.2M | +42.2% |
| 1990 | 13.5M | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for personal remittances paid in Guatemala?
Personal remittances paid in Guatemala stood at $34.2 million in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has remittance outflows in Guatemala changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from $13.5 million in 1990 to $34.2 million in 2024.
How does Guatemala compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Guatemala ranks 30 of 34 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with $34.2 million versus a regional average of $372.8 million (latest values per country).
Where does Guatemala rank globally on remittance outflows?
Guatemala ranks 157 of 181 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
What could remittance outflows in Guatemala look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at $40.9 million in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 9.3%); not an official figure.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
BM.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT, 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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