Guatemala

All demographic indicators on this page are based on UN mid 2025 estimates unless stated otherwise.

Guatemala population (live estimate)

Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.

18,687,000

Annual growth: 1.502%.

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Official population estimates

World population
18,687,000
Median age
23.4
Population growth rate (%)
1.502 ▲ Population is growing

This map shows first-level administrative regions (ADM1).

Key Facts

  • Capital: Ciudad de Guatemala (Guatemala City)
  • Official language: Spanish
  • Region: Central America
  • Continent: Americas

Languages

A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.

Official language
Spanish
Minority language
3
Working / administrative language
1

Guatemala has a diverse linguistic landscape shaped by Indigenous heritage, colonial history, and modern migration. Major languages coexist with regional and minority tongues that reflect the country's cultural complexity.

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Religions

A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.

Dominant religion
Christianity
Largest share
92.0%
Number of religions
7

The population of Guatemala varies by region, with urban centers concentrating most residents while rural areas maintain distinct cultural and linguistic traditions. Migration, birth rates, and economic patterns influence demographic change.

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Cities

A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.

Largest city
Ciudad de Guatemala (Guatemala City)
Number of cities
31

The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.

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