Rank #79 by World Population
🇬🇹Guatemala
Guatemala has a population of 18,124,838, ranking #79 in the world. The capital is Guatemala City. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .
World Bank: Upper middle income
18,124,838
Population
#79
World Rank
72.6
Life Expectancy
$5,758
GDP Per Capita
Guatemala, #79 by world population
Guatemala Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Guatemala had a population of 4,063,655 in 1960 and 18,406,359 in 2024, a 4.5× growth over 64 years. The peak was 18,406,359 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.39%.
18,406,359
Population (2024)
4,063,655
Population (1960)
18,406,359
Peak (2024)
2.39%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 4,063,655 |
| 1961 | 4,186,201 |
| 1962 | 4,312,044 |
| 1963 | 4,440,264 |
| 1964 | 4,571,109 |
| 1965 | 4,704,965 |
| 1966 | 4,840,958 |
| 1967 | 4,978,862 |
| 1968 | 5,118,111 |
| 1969 | 5,257,081 |
| 1970 | 5,396,966 |
| 1971 | 5,538,355 |
| 1972 | 5,682,833 |
| 1973 | 5,831,631 |
| 1974 | 5,981,197 |
| 1975 | 6,128,731 |
| 1976 | 6,262,404 |
| 1977 | 6,401,515 |
| 1978 | 6,561,534 |
| 1979 | 6,727,797 |
| 1980 | 6,900,212 |
| 1981 | 7,075,648 |
| 1982 | 7,240,241 |
| 1983 | 7,419,642 |
| 1984 | 7,630,682 |
| 1985 | 7,849,693 |
| 1986 | 8,070,818 |
| 1987 | 8,296,485 |
| 1988 | 8,532,099 |
| 1989 | 8,775,546 |
| 1990 | 9,024,773 |
| 1991 | 9,272,584 |
| 1992 | 9,522,266 |
| 1993 | 9,779,761 |
| 1994 | 10,043,718 |
| 1995 | 10,312,996 |
| 1996 | 10,583,526 |
| 1997 | 10,857,754 |
| 1998 | 11,139,145 |
| 1999 | 11,422,965 |
| 2000 | 11,697,592 |
| 2001 | 11,969,422 |
| 2002 | 12,246,915 |
| 2003 | 12,525,842 |
| 2004 | 12,807,402 |
| 2005 | 13,087,629 |
| 2006 | 13,367,459 |
| 2007 | 13,652,040 |
| 2008 | 13,935,174 |
| 2009 | 14,215,611 |
| 2010 | 14,500,112 |
| 2011 | 14,792,126 |
| 2012 | 15,089,647 |
| 2013 | 15,387,337 |
| 2014 | 15,681,725 |
| 2015 | 15,971,743 |
| 2016 | 16,268,760 |
| 2017 | 16,567,357 |
| 2018 | 16,845,685 |
| 2019 | 17,103,803 |
| 2020 | 17,357,325 |
| 2021 | 17,598,650 |
| 2022 | 17,847,877 |
| 2023 | 18,124,838 |
| 2024 | 18,406,359 |
Demographics
| Population | 18,124,838 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.54% |
| Urban Population | 55.6% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.31 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 72.6 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 17.7 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 83.0% |
Economy & Trade
$5,758
GDP Per Capita
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
45.2
Gini Index (inequality)
48.3%
Trade (% of GDP)
594,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
6.8%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
3.1%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
83.0%
Literacy Rate
17.7
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
54.4%
Internet Users
126
Mobile Subs per 100
169.1
People per km2
-8,940
Net Migration
Environment
32.6%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Latin America & Caribbean
Guatemala in global context
Guatemala is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Guatemala has a population of 18,124,838, ranking #79 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.54%.
Life expectancy in Guatemala is 72.6 years. The infant mortality rate is 17.7 per 1,000 live births.
Guatemala's GDP per capita is $5,758. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
55.6% of Guatemala's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 169.1 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Guatemala is 83.0%. The country spends 3.1% of GDP on education.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
this entity is one of the data points covered by this site’s U.S. population demographics dataset. The detail above comes directly from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS and decennial files; the context that follows situates the headline numbers against the broader distribution across U.S. states, metros, cities, and ZIPs.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.