Guatemala population: 17,792,693
Guatemala is a country that is located in the south of Mexico. This Central American country is rich in natural resources as it is filled with rainforests, volcanoes, and the Mayan site. The recorded population for this year is 17.92 million, and it is also the 66th largely populated country in the world.
Guatemala largest cities by population
Most of the Guatemalan population is located in the urban region. The largest city is known as Guatemala City; its population is 994,938. Guatemala City is famous for its national museum and archaeology. Mixco is the second-largest city. Its population is 473,080. The other populated cities are villa Nueva, Petapa, and San Juan.
CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Guatemala City | 994,938 | Mazatenango | 44,132 | Nebaj | 23,301 |
Mixco | 473,080 | Chiquimula | 41,521 | Tecpan Guatemala | 21,978 |
Villa Nueva | 406,830 | San Pedro Sacatepequez | 40,021 | Sumpango | 20,884 |
Petapa | 141,455 | Salama | 40,000 | Comalapa | 20,738 |
San Juan Sacatepequez | 136,886 | Antigua Guatemala | 39,368 | Esquipulas | 20,674 |
Quetzaltenango | 132,230 | Retalhuleu | 36,656 | Flores | 20,464 |
Villa Canales | 122,194 | Zacapa | 36,088 | Chicacao | 20,426 |
Escuintla | 103,165 | Jutiapa | 34,332 | San Pablo Jocopilas | 20,259 |
Chinautla | 97,172 | Jacaltenango | 34,084 | Comitancillo | 19,669 |
Chimaltenango | 82,370 | Santiago Atitlan | 33,309 | San Cristobal Verapaz | 19,664 |
Chichicastenango | 79,759 | Momostenango | 31,739 | Gualan | 19,354 |
Huehuetenango | 79,426 | Palin | 31,329 | Nuevo San Carlos | 19,162 |
Amatitlan | 71,836 | San Benito | 30,764 | Colomba | 19,115 |
Totonicapan | 69,734 | Barberena | 30,539 | Morales | 18,994 |
Santa Catarina Pinula | 67,994 | Ciudad Vieja | 30,203 | Patzun | 18,704 |
Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa | 62,097 | Ostuncalco | 28,894 | Puerto San Jose | 18,655 |
Puerto Barrios | 56,605 | Fraijanes | 28,492 | San Andres Itzapa | 18,647 |
San Francisco El Alto | 54,493 | Nahuala | 27,690 | Palencia | 18,574 |
Coban | 53,375 | Cantel | 26,063 | Tiquisate | 18,189 |
San Jose Pinula | 47,247 | Panzos | 25,569 | San Lucas Sacatepequez | 17,959 |
San Pedro Ayampuc | 46,803 | San Marcos | 25,088 | Jocotenango | 17,918 |
Jalapa | 45,834 | Santiago Sacatepequez | 24,210 | Alotenango | 17,410 |
Coatepeque | 45,654 | La Gomera | 24,001 | ||
Solola | 45,373 | Santa Cruz del Quiche | 23,618 |
Guatemala population history
The population of Guatemala is rising every year. In the past decade, the highest population was recorded in 2005, which is a 2.37% growth. The median age in the year 2000 is very low, which is 17.7, but the median age in 2020 is 22.9, which is an increasing rate. The fertility rate in the year 2000 is very high, that is 4.83, but in recent years it is declining. The global rank of Guatemala remains the same for the past three years, which is 66.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 17,915,568 | 1.90% | 334,096 | -9,215 | 22.9 | 2.9 | 167 | 51.80% | 9,284,293 | 0.23% | 7,794,798,739 | 66 |
2019 | 17,581,472 | 1.93% | 333,623 | -9,215 | 21.6 | 3.13 | 164 | 51.40% | 9,041,859 | 0.23% | 7,713,468,100 | 66 |
2018 | 17,247,849 | 1.97% | 332,879 | -9,215 | 21.6 | 3.13 | 161 | 51.00% | 8,804,376 | 0.23% | 7,631,091,040 | 66 |
2017 | 16,914,970 | 2.00% | 331,894 | -9,215 | 21.6 | 3.13 | 158 | 50.70% | 8,571,832 | 0.22% | 7,547,858,925 | 67 |
2016 | 16,583,076 | 2.03% | 330,647 | -9,215 | 21.6 | 3.13 | 155 | 50.30% | 8,344,199 | 0.22% | 7,464,022,049 | 67 |
2015 | 16,252,429 | 2.13% | 324,402 | -10,026 | 21.3 | 3.19 | 152 | 50.00% | 8,121,457 | 0.22% | 7,379,797,139 | 67 |
2010 | 14,630,417 | 2.24% | 306,878 | -22,846 | 19.7 | 3.62 | 137 | 48.40% | 7,081,513 | 0.21% | 6,956,823,603 | 67 |
2005 | 13,096,028 | 2.37% | 289,057 | -56,210 | 18.5 | 4.33 | 122 | 46.90% | 6,143,708 | 0.20% | 6,541,907,027 | 67 |
2000 | 11,650,743 | 2.28% | 248,451 | -80,465 | 17.7 | 4.83 | 109 | 45.30% | 5,281,459 | 0.19% | 6,143,493,823 | 66 |
1995 | 10,408,489 | 2.36% | 228,935 | -73,494 | 17.2 | 5.31 | 97 | 43.70% | 4,543,736 | 0.18% | 5,744,212,979 | 68 |
1990 | 9,263,813 | 2.37% | 204,751 | -59,982 | 16.9 | 5.58 | 86 | 42.00% | 3,890,023 | 0.17% | 5,327,231,061 | 74 |
1985 | 8,240,060 | 2.50% | 191,320 | -56,615 | 16.6 | 6.16 | 77 | 40.30% | 3,324,620 | 0.17% | 4,870,921,740 | 75 |
1980 | 7,283,459 | 2.51% | 169,946 | -51,704 | 16.8 | 6.46 | 68 | 38.70% | 2,820,471 | 0.16% | 4,458,003,514 | 76 |
1975 | 6,433,728 | 2.73% | 162,387 | -27,506 | 17 | 6.58 | 60 | 37.10% | 2,388,548 | 0.16% | 4,079,480,606 | 76 |
1970 | 5,621,792 | 2.91% | 150,415 | -8,254 | 16.9 | 6.7 | 52 | 35.50% | 1,998,290 | 0.15% | 3,700,437,046 | 78 |
1965 | 4,869,716 | 2.95% | 131,794 | -2,062 | 16.8 | 6.8 | 45 | 34.00% | 1,655,162 | 0.15% | 3,339,583,597 | 83 |
1960 | 4,210,747 | 3.04% | 117,089 | -849 | 17.2 | 6.99 | 39 | 31.10% | 1,310,429 | 0.14% | 3,034,949,748 | 79 |
1955 | 3,625,300 | 3.08% | 102,069 | -573 | 17.8 | 7.12 | 34 | 28.00% | 1,014,803 | 0.13% | 2,773,019,936 | 83 |
Guatemala population forecast
The population rate of Guatemala is slowing down in the future years. This decrease is a positive change as the population can be manageable. The 2050 projections show that the population decreases by 0.98%. The population of Guatemala in 2030 is 21,212,561, in 2040 it is 24,261,441 and in 2050 it is 26,920,712. The fertility rate in the country remains the same from 2020 to 2050, that is 2.90. The median age is increasing in 2050 by 10 years approximately.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 17,915,568 | 1.97% | 332,628 | -9,215 | 22.9 | 2.9 | 167 | 51.80% | 9,284,293 | 0.23% | 7,794,798,739 | 66 |
2025 | 19,581,999 | 1.79% | 333,286 | -9,120 | 24.5 | 2.9 | 183 | 54.00% | 10,568,383 | 0.24% | 8,184,437,460 | 65 |
2030 | 21,212,561 | 1.61% | 326,112 | -9,034 | 26.3 | 2.9 | 198 | 56.40% | 11,963,276 | 0.25% | 8,548,487,400 | 66 |
2035 | 22,781,986 | 1.44% | 313,885 | -8,952 | 28 | 2.9 | 213 | 59.00% | 13,452,310 | 0.26% | 8,887,524,213 | 66 |
2040 | 24,261,441 | 1.27% | 295,891 | -8,870 | 29.6 | 2.9 | 226 | 61.90% | 15,006,651 | 0.26% | 9,198,847,240 | 65 |
2045 | 25,645,470 | 1.12% | 276,806 | -8,790 | 31.3 | 2.9 | 239 | 64.60% | 16,571,609 | 0.27% | 9,481,803,274 | 65 |
2050 | 26,920,712 | 0.98% | 255,048 | 33 | 2.9 | 251 | 67.30% | 18,121,217 | 0.28% | 9,735,033,990 | 64 |
Guatemala demographics
The population pyramid shows the male and female population that is 49.27 and 50.73. The difference is 0.97, and this shows the female population is high. The life expectancy rate is 75.05 years. The infant mortality rate and deaths under age 5 are 17.2 and 22.0 that is a negatively high rate.
Guatemala religion and politics
Throughout history, the Roman Catholic division is followed by the majority of the people. 87% of the people follow the catholic division. There is no other religion that is prominent in Guatemala. The non-believers are 13%.
Guatemala economy
The economy of Guatemala is a well-growing economy. Since the year 2003, there has been a 3% in the economy every year. The income is generated from industries such as technology, automobiles, energy, and tourism.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |