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Economy of Grenada vs Guatemala compared: GDP & Debt

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Grenada has a GDP of $1.42B compared to $123B for Guatemala, ranking 184/197 and 67/197 by economy size, respectively.

Grenada has $1.02B in government debt (71.6% of GDP), compared to $33.5B (27.2% of GDP) in Guatemala.

Grenada vs Guatemala GDP by year

Grenada
Guatemala
1x
Year GDP, current $
Grenada Guatemala
2025 $1,420,173,229 $123,306,008,821
2024 $1,351,270,370 $113,215,575,151
2023 $1,336,418,519 $104,298,081,429
2022 $1,224,007,407 $95,609,727,056
2021 $1,122,222,222 $86,455,522,273
2020 $1,043,411,111 $77,719,468,248
2019 $1,213,485,185 $77,172,331,693
2018 $1,166,514,815 $73,328,356,008
2017 $1,125,685,185 $71,653,780,740
2016 $1,061,640,741 $66,053,408,206
2015 $997,007,407 $62,186,066,548
2014 $911,496,296 $57,852,159,008
2013 $842,618,519 $52,996,420,177
2012 $799,881,481 $49,593,929,487
2011 $778,655,556 $46,876,006,272
2010 $771,014,815 $40,676,578,423
2009 $771,275,556 $37,126,148,265
2008 $825,976,037 $38,503,720,224
2007 $758,683,593 $33,567,850,824
2006 $698,700,667 $29,744,246,827
2005 $695,555,556 $26,783,389,294
2004 $599,118,593 $23,577,298,095
2003 $591,018,407 $21,576,351,799
2002 $540,336,926 $20,444,205,991
2001 $520,444,185 $18,405,220,247
2000 $520,044,370 $19,288,929,030
1999 $482,009,370 $18,318,412,251
1998 $445,903,593 $19,395,491,993
1997 $392,190,593 $17,790,026,222
1996 $366,911,444 $15,674,835,615
1995 $342,172,519 $14,655,404,433
1994 $325,111,815 $12,983,233,311
1993 $309,812,185 $11,400,017,301
1992 $310,160,444 $10,440,781,588
1991 $300,757,889 $9,406,135,143
1990 $278,098,763 $7,650,196,845
1989 $267,327,642 $8,410,724,361
1988 $236,357,524 $7,841,602,824
1987 $215,009,570 $7,084,399,840
1986 $187,589,523 $7,231,963,516
1985 $167,728,455 $9,721,652,087
1984 $145,533,311 $9,470,000,100
1983 $131,803,552 $9,050,000,400
1982 $125,435,590 $8,716,999,700
1981 $115,651,919 $8,607,500,300
1980 $110,900,457 $7,878,700,000
1979 $102,244,362 $6,902,600,200
1978 $88,322,386 $6,070,600,200
1977 $71,494,495 $5,480,500,200
1976 - $4,365,300,200
1975 - $3,645,900,000
1974 - $3,161,499,900
1973 - $2,569,200,100
1972 - $2,101,300,000
1971 - $1,984,800,000
1970 - $1,904,000,000
1969 - $1,715,399,900
1968 - $1,610,500,000
1967 - $1,453,500,000
1966 - $1,390,700,000
1965 - $1,331,399,900
1964 - $1,299,099,900
1963 - $1,262,800,000
1962 - $1,143,600,000
1961 - $1,076,699,900
1960 - $1,043,599,900

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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GDP per capita in Grenada vs Guatemala by year

Grenada
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Guatemala
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Grenada Guatemala
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2025 $12,107 - $6,598 -
2024 $11,529 $20,178 $6,151 $14,369
2023 $11,414 $18,971 $5,754 $13,745
2022 $10,469 $17,544 $5,357 $13,014
2021 $9,617 $15,290 $4,913 $11,825
2020 $8,969 $14,361 $4,478 $10,947
2019 $10,463 $16,446 $4,512 $10,756
2018 $10,083 $15,975 $4,353 $9,947
2017 $9,751 $15,041 $4,325 $9,560
2016 $9,221 $13,978 $4,060 $9,201
2015 $8,694 $13,214 $3,894 $8,934
2014 $7,986 $12,229 $3,689 $8,237
2013 $7,425 $11,199 $3,444 $7,700
2012 $7,093 $10,575 $3,287 $7,258
2011 $6,947 $10,592 $3,169 $6,784
2010 $6,910 $10,344 $2,805 $6,510
2009 $6,933 $10,303 $2,612 $6,377
2008 $7,448 $11,001 $2,763 $6,435
2007 $6,865 $10,728 $2,459 $6,238
2006 $6,344 $9,877 $2,225 $5,833
2005 $6,339 $10,016 $2,046 $5,486
2004 $5,480 $8,606 $1,841 $5,263
2003 $5,428 $8,469 $1,723 $5,081
2002 $4,984 $7,621 $1,669 $4,969
2001 $4,820 $7,283 $1,538 $4,822
2000 $4,840 $7,306 $1,649 $4,715
1999 $4,516 $6,857 $1,604 $4,557
1998 $4,206 $6,368 $1,741 $4,437
1997 $3,725 $5,673 $1,638 $4,287
1996 $3,508 $5,347 $1,481 $4,143
1995 $3,294 $5,062 $1,421 $4,055
1994 $3,152 $4,889 $1,293 $3,886
1993 $3,026 $4,742 $1,166 $3,756
1992 $3,053 $4,761 $1,096 $3,626
1991 $2,984 $4,733 $1,014 $3,473
1990 $2,782 $4,553 $848 $3,330
1989 $2,697 - $958 -
1988 $2,404 - $919 -
1987 $2,205 - $854 -
1986 $1,938 - $896 -
1985 $1,745 - $1,238 -
1984 $1,524 - $1,241 -
1983 $1,388 - $1,220 -
1982 $1,329 - $1,204 -
1981 $1,230 - $1,216 -
1980 $1,173 - $1,142 -
1979 $1,071 - $1,026 -
1978 $917 - $925 -
1977 $737 - $856 -
1976 - - $697 -
1975 - - $595 -
1974 - - $529 -
1973 - - $441 -
1972 - - $370 -
1971 - - $358 -
1970 - - $353 -
1969 - - $326 -
1968 - - $315 -
1967 - - $291.9 -
1966 - - $287.3 -
1965 - - $283 -
1964 - - $284.2 -
1963 - - $284.4 -
1962 - - $265.2 -
1961 - - $257.2 -
1960 - - $256.8 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Grenada's GDP per capita is $12,107, ranking 82/197, compared to $6,598 in Guatemala, ranking 108/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Grenada ranks 96th at $20,178, while Guatemala ranks 116th at $14,369.

Economic indicators

Grenada Guatemala
Gross domestic product
$1.42B
2025
$123B
2025
GDP rank
184/197
2025
67/197
2025
GDP growth
4.41%
2024-2025
4.28%
2024-2025
GDP per capita
$12,107
2025
$6,598
2025
GDP per capita rank
82/197
2025
108/197
2025
GDP per capita, PPP
$20,178
2024
$14,369
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
96/197
2024
116/197
2024
Government debt
$1.02B
2025
$33.5B
2025
Debt-to-GDP ratio
71.6%
2025
27.2%
2025
Government debt per person
$8,671
2025
$1,793
2025
Government debt per person rank
65/185
2025
122/185
2025
Average annual personal income after taxes
$11,184
2026
$4,432
2026
Income share by richest 10%
33.7%
2018
34.1%
2023
Income share by poorest 10%
2.1%
2018
1.6%
2023
Government expenditure, % of GDP
39.1%
2025
14.7%
2025
Consumer prices inflation
0.61%
2024-2025
1.49%
2024-2025
Central bank interest rate n/a
4%
2025
Unemployment rate
6.34%
2023
1.9%
2024
Population
117405
19115361

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Grenada
Spending

Debt
Guatemala
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Grenada Guatemala
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2025 39.1% 71.6% 14.7% 27.2%
2024 38.3% 75.1% 13.4% 26.3%
2023 28.7% 74.5% 13.7% 27.2%
2022 32% 79.3% 14.3% 29%
2021 31.3% 86.6% 13.5% 30.6%
2020 32.7% 89.5% 15.6% 31.5%
2019 21.6% 62.7% 13.4% 26.4%
2018 22.1% 68.5% 13.2% 26.4%
2017 22.6% 70.3% 12.8% 25.1%
2016 23.5% 81.6% 12.6% 24.9%
2015 25.3% 90.1% 12.6% 24.8%
2014 28.7% 99.3% 13.6% 24.7%
2013 28.1% 105.4% 14% 25%
2012 26.2% 101.5% 14.2% 24.6%
2011 28.3% 102.8% 14.5% 23.8%
2010 28% 96.2% 14.5% 24%
2009 27.2% 91.1% 14.1% 22.8%
2008 27.9% 83.9% 13.3% 19.6%
2007 27.7% 89.1% 13.9% 20.8%
2006 32.4% 92.9% 14.2% 20.9%
2005 26.6% 87.3% 13.2% 20%
2004 24.7% 94.7% 12.9% 20.6%
2003 28.7% 79.6% 14.4% 19.8%
2002 35.7% 79.1% 13.1% 17.4%
2001 29.6% 44.6% 13.8% 19.1%
2000 25.6% 41.6% 13.6% 18%
1999 23.7% 34.5% 14.6% 22%
1998 25.3% 40.3% 13.2% 19%
1997 26.6% 41.4% 11.2% 18.5%
1996 26.3% 43.9% 9.85% 19.2%
1995 23.2% 43.1% 9.77% 21%
1994 24.7% 45.7% - -
1993 23.1% 45.3% - -
1992 21.8% 40.1% - -
1991 26.8% 42% - -
1990 29% 46.2% - -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1990–1999, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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In 2025, Grenada's government spending was $556M, accounting for 39.1% of its GDP, while Guatemala spent $18.2B, or 14.7% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 71.6% in Grenada and 27.2% in Guatemala, ranking 54/185 and 163/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Grenada

Guatemala
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Grenada Guatemala
2025 -5.01% -1.91%
2024 6.88% -0.96%
2023 7.94% -1.25%
2022 0.93% -1.7%
2021 0.33% -1.16%
2020 -4.55% -4.91%
2019 4.96% -2.24%
2018 4.92% -1.88%
2017 3.02% -1.38%
2016 2.69% -1.11%
2015 -0.8% -1.47%
2014 -4.2% -1.92%
2013 -7.25% -2.16%
2012 -5.44% -2.42%
2011 -4.86% -2.8%
2010 -4.07% -3.28%
2009 -4.4% -3.12%
2008 -3.72% -1.57%
2007 -5.91% -1.4%
2006 -5.23% -1.88%
2005 0.9% -1.67%
2004 -0.57% -1.05%
2003 -2.81% -2.47%
2002 -13.9% -1.03%
2001 -6.05% -2%
2000 -2.07% -1.88%
1999 -1.7% -2.96%
1998 -2.39% -2.29%
1997 -4.94% -0.79%
1996 -3.02% 0.04%
1995 -0.46% -0.53%
1994 -2.85% -
1993 -0.16% -
1992 -1.46% -
1991 -4.34% -
1990 -7.78% -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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In 2025, Grenada's government deficit, the difference between spending and revenue, was $71.1M, equivalent to 5.01% of GDP. This compares to Guatemala's deficit of $2.36B, or 1.91% of GDP.

Over the past 31 years, Grenada recorded a fiscal deficit in 22 of those years, while Guatemala ran a deficit in 30 years. On average, Grenada posted an annual deficit equal to 1.96% of GDP, compared to deficit of 1.84% of GDP for Guatemala.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Grenada

Guatemala
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Grenada Guatemala
2025 0.61% 1.49%
2024 1.09% 2.87%
2023 2.7% 6.21%
2022 2.58% 6.89%
2021 1.22% 4.26%
2020 -0.74% 3.21%
2019 0.6% 3.7%
2018 0.8% 3.75%
2017 0.91% 4.42%
2016 1.65% 4.45%
2015 -0.52% 2.39%
2014 -0.98% 3.42%
2013 -0.04% 4.34%
2012 2.41% 3.78%
2011 3.03% 6.21%
2010 3.44% 3.86%
2009 -0.31% 1.86%
2008 8.03% 11.4%
2007 3.86% 6.82%
2006 4.25% 6.56%
2005 3.48% 9.11%
2004 2.31% 7.58%
2003 2.15% 5.6%
2002 1.07% 8.13%
2001 3.14% 7.29%
2000 2.18% 5.98%
1999 0.58% 5.21%
1998 1.38% 6.61%
1997 1.24% 9.23%

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1997–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Over the past 29 years, Grenada has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 1.8%, compared with 5.4% in Guatemala. In 2025, inflation was 0.61% in Grenada and 1.49% in Guatemala.

Top exports between countries

Grenada
Export category Export value
Guatemala
Export category Export value
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $798K
Chemicals & pharma $197K
Textiles & consumer goods $105K
Wood & paper products $64K
Machinery & equipment $32K
Metals $32K
Raw agricultural goods $15K

Balance of trade

Grenada Guatemala
Current account balance
-$328M
2025
$3.27B
2024
Current account balance ranking
97/190
2025
36/190
2024
Current account balance, % of GDP
-23.1%
2025
+2.89%
2024
Goods imports
$612M
2025
$29.1B
2024
Goods exports
$67.4M
2025
$13.3B
2024
Service imports
$397M
2025
$6.45B
2024
Service exports
$756M
2025
$4.65B
2024
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP n/a
31%
2025
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
16%
2026
15.6%
2025

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Grenada Guatemala
Economic freedom 63 63.5
Economic freedom ranking 84/197 79/197
Property rights n/a 39.1
Government integrity n/a 25.2
Judicial effectiveness n/a 26.1
Tax burden n/a 91.3
Government spending n/a 94.3
Fiscal health n/a 95.9
Business freedom n/a 65.7
Labor freedom n/a 52.5
Monetary freedom n/a 77.3
Trade freedom n/a 74.6
Investment freedom n/a 70
Financial freedom n/a 50

Other economic metrics

Grenada Guatemala
Services, % of GDP
64.9%
2025
62.1%
2025
Industry, % of GDP
15.5%
2025
21.8%
2025
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
2.54%
2025
9.55%
2025
GNI, Atlas method
$1.37B
2025
$119B
2025
GNI per capita, PPP
$20,170
2025
$15,020
2025
Total reserves including gold
$408M
2025
$32.8B
2025
Total reserves ranking
164/177
2025
57/177
2025
Net foreign direct investment
-$174M
2025
-$983M
2024
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$164M
2024
$1.85B
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
-$4.02M
2024
$865M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
3.4%
2024
1.75%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
38%
2020
56%
2023
Gross capital formation, % of GDP n/a
16.8%
2025

GDP per capita map

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Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  3. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  4. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  5. TradeMap (2024–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  6. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1990–1999, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  7. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  8. LivingCost (2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  9. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) (2020, retrieved 2026-07-08)

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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.