Military spending, per square kilometre in Guatemala
Guatemala: Military spending, per square kilometre was 4,241 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
4,241 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 5.7%
World rank
94th
of 161 countries
All-time high
7,812 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 1984
All-time low
1,450 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Guatemala, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending, per square kilometre in Guatemala is 4,241 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.7% on the previous year and up 15.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Guatemala peaked at 7,812 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 1984 and was at its lowest, 1,450 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, in 1962.
Guatemala ranks 94th of 161 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
Military spending, per square kilometre in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,496 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 1,450 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 1963 | 1,794 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +23.7% |
| 1964 | 1,576 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -12.1% |
| 1965 | 2,272 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +44.2% |
| 1966 | 2,320 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1967 | 2,560 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +10.3% |
| 1968 | 2,419 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -5.5% |
| 1969 | 2,044 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -15.5% |
| 1970 | 3,666 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +79.3% |
| 1971 | 2,531 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -31.0% |
| 1972 | 2,722 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1973 | 2,332 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -14.3% |
| 1974 | 2,430 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1975 | 3,395 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +39.7% |
| 1976 | 3,790 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +11.6% |
| 1977 | 4,571 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +20.6% |
| 1978 | 4,025 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -12.0% |
| 1979 | 4,548 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +13.0% |
| 1980 | 4,721 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1981 | 6,640 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +40.7% |
| 1982 | 7,187 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1983 | 7,174 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1984 | 7,812 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1985 | 7,119 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -8.9% |
| 1986 | 6,119 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -14.1% |
| 1987 | 6,395 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1988 | 7,146 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +11.7% |
| 1989 | 7,134 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1990 | 7,016 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 1991 | 5,330 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -24.0% |
| 1992 | 6,418 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +20.4% |
| 1993 | 5,877 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -8.4% |
| 1994 | 5,731 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 1995 | 5,527 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.6% |
| 1996 | 4,626 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -16.3% |
| 1997 | 3,968 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -14.2% |
| 1998 | 4,153 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 4,035 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 5,105 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +26.5% |
| 2001 | 6,004 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +17.6% |
| 2002 | 4,448 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -25.9% |
| 2003 | 4,827 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 2004 | 2,886 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -40.2% |
| 2005 | 2,310 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -19.9% |
| 2006 | 2,698 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +16.8% |
| 2007 | 2,654 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 2,877 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 2009 | 2,699 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -6.2% |
| 2010 | 2,956 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 2011 | 3,126 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 3,445 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +10.2% |
| 2013 | 3,686 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 2014 | 3,450 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -6.4% |
| 2015 | 3,428 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 3,755 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 2017 | 3,287 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -12.5% |
| 2018 | 3,219 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 3,861 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +19.9% |
| 2020 | 3,876 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 3,670 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -5.3% |
| 2022 | 4,495 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +22.5% |
| 2023 | 4,241 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -5.7% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 4,241 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7,607 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, 56% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 4,241 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3,435 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, 1.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,992 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,450 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 2,560 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,401 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 2,332 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4,571 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,745 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4,721 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 7,812 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,268 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 3,968 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 7,016 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,651 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 2,310 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 6,004 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,421 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 2,956 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 3,861 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,070 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 3,670 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4,495 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
- 91 Myanmar 4,407 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 92 Australia 4,321 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 93 Bosnia and Herzegovina 4,310 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 95 Fiji 4,121 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 96 Uzbekistan 4,022 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 97 Cambodia 3,850 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Guatemala
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9286 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1246 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 7.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6786 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Guatemala?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Guatemala was 4,241 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 7,812 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 1984.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,450 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 1962.
- How does Guatemala rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Guatemala ranks 94th out of 161 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military spending, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Military spending divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Military spending ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Military spending Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Military spending divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.