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How is Guatemala's construction sector doing (GDP, investment, permits, cement, confidence)?

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Construction GDP

Q30,171.3 M

+8.3%2025CGC

According to Construcción en Cifras from the Guatemalan Chamber of Construction (CGC): construction GDP of Q30,171.3 million in 2025 (+8.3% year on year); construction investment Q61,053.7 million (+10.7%); in 2026 (partial) 1.2 million m² approved and 1,980 permits, the municipality with the largest approved area is Guatemala and the one with the most permits is San José Pinula; a cement production index of 216.9 (base 2010=100) in 2025, rising; a Construction Sector Confidence Index (ICSC) of 68.7 points in April 2026 ('moderately positive perception', confirmed on the CGC's page). Diesel rose 18.41% against 2025, the input with the largest increase.

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  • Construction investmentQ61,053.7 M2025CGC
  • Permits / m² approved1,980 / 1.2 M m²2026 partialCGC
  • ICSC68.7 pointsApr 2026CGC
  • Cement production index216.92010=1002025CGC

Sources

  • Cámara Guatemalteca de la Construcción

    Construcción en Cifras / Análisis Económico

    construguate.comAccessed Aug 22, 2026Go to the source