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Exchange rate
7.64
Q/US$
Oct 6, 2026
Inflation, year on year
3.37%
Aug 2026
Family remittances
US$2.3B
Aug 2026
International reserves
US$33.5B
Aug 2026
Policy rate
3.5%
Sep 2026
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Is Guatemala a WTO member and how much of its tariff schedule is bound?
100%
of lines
Binding coverage of the tariff schedule
WTO/ITC/UNCTAD
2026
What is Guatemala's corporate income tax rate and how is it paid under the profits regime?
25%
Income tax rate, Profits Regime
Jun 9, 2026
What was Guatemala's 2025 electricity generation mix and how much of it is renewable?
15,755.61
GWh
Total national grid incl. imports and deviations
2025
What are the steps to open an apparel factory in Guatemala?
1
year
Temporary admission (DAI and VAT suspension)
How much irrigated land does Guatemala have and what does the National Irrigation Policy propose?
3.9
M ha
Irrigation potential
2024
What exemptions does the Free Zones Law (Decree 65-89) give to operators and users?
15
years
Income-tax exemption for free-zone operators
How many tourists does Guatemala receive, how much do they generate, and what is INGUAT targeting?
3,361,843
↑
+11%
Non-resident visitors
2025
Labor force at 7.5 vs 8.2 million: WDI versus ENEIC
7,519,217
Guatemala labor force (WDI, ILO-modeled)
2024
Which law governs public-private partnerships in Guatemala and who executes them?
6
years
Term of ANADIE's permanent executive director
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