🇬🇹 Guatemala
Population: 18,687,881 in 2025 for Guatemala (North America), position 69 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Guatemala: $6,598 /inh. (2025), ranking 124 out of 211. Economic growth is 4.3 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 2.6 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 1.5 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Guatemala, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186), Share of women among ministers (7/192).
Weaknesses – Guatemala, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Research and development spending (155/155), Equality of civil liberties across social groups (168/173), Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining (176/186).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Guatemala has $6,598 /inh., below the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Guatemala has 2.6 %, below the regional median (North America: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Guatemala has 1.5 %, below the regional median (North America: 2 %).
- GDP growth: Guatemala has 4.3 %, above the regional median (North America: 3.1 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP | $123.3B | 2025 | 68 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 4.3 % | 2025 | 72 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $284B | 2025 | 72 of 201 |
| GDP per capita growth | 2.7 % | 2025 | 96 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $4,189 /inh. | 2021 | 96 of 184 |
| Natural resource rents | 1.9 % | 2021 | 98 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $6,360 /inh. | 2025 | 117 of 205 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $15,197 /inh. | 2025 | 123 of 201 |
| GDP per capita | $6,598 /inh. | 2025 | 124 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price of a Big Mac | $4.46 | 2026 | 21 of 55 |
| Real interest rate | 9.2 % | 2025 | 31 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 12.9 % | 2025 | 42 of 146 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 1.5 % | 2025 | 52 of 191 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 60.4 % | 2025 | 79 of 164 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 3.4 % | 2025 | 110 of 210 |
| Official exchange rate | 7.68 LCU/$ | 2025 | 114 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 4.8 % | 2025 | 25 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 2.6 % | 2025 | 26 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 22.7 % | 2025 | 58 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 29.1 % | 2025 | 61 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 39.1 % | 2025 | 80 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 58.1 % | 2025 | 90 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 59.6 % | 2025 | 106 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 48.2 % | 2025 | 134 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current account balance | 4.7 % | 2025 | 43 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $15.6B | 2025 | 87 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 5.4 % | 2024 | 97 of 185 |
| Services exports | $4.8B | 2025 | 99 of 198 |
| Imports of goods and services | 31 % | 2025 | 137 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 46.5 % | 2025 | 158 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 15.6 % | 2025 | 167 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrant remittances received | 20.8 % | 2025 | 14 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $1.7B | 2025 | 77 of 203 |
| Official development aid received | 0.4 % | 2023 | 112 of 160 |
| International tourist arrivals | 594,000 arr. | 2020 | 119 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $298.5M | 2020 | 121 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 1.4 % | 2025 | 125 of 201 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government debt | 25.2 % | 2013 | 20 of 109 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 33.9 % | 2024 | 37 of 159 |
| Budget balance | -0.9 % | 2024 | 48 of 158 |
| Tax revenue | 11.6 % | 2024 | 121 of 161 |
| Central government spending | 13.5 % | 2023 | 140 of 160 |
| Government final consumption | 11.5 % | 2025 | 148 of 187 |
| Military spending | 0.5 % | 2025 | 152 of 165 |
| Research and development spending | 0 % | 2023 | 155 of 155 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 24.2 % | 2024 | 21 of 121 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 9.3 months | 2025 | 21 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $32.8B | 2025 | 58 of 180 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 37.2 % | 2025 | 97 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household final consumption | 87.2 % | 2025 | 19 of 189 |
| Manufacturing | 13.2 % | 2025 | 62 of 201 |
| Services | 62.1 % | 2025 | 72 of 202 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9.6 % | 2025 | 76 of 203 |
| Gross savings | 21.5 % | 2025 | 95 of 178 |
| Industry (including construction) | 21.8 % | 2025 | 119 of 205 |
| Gross capital formation | 16.8 % | 2025 | 153 of 185 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 31 % | 2025 | 65 of 213 |
| Population | 18,687,881 inhab. | 2025 | 69 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 94.3 % | 2024 | 77 of 145 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 96.4 % | 2015 | 96 of 178 |
| Age dependency ratio | 56.2 per 100 | 2025 | 97 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.4 % | 2025 | 102 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 98.4 per 100 women | 2025 | 112 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.6 % | 2025 | 112 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 64 % | 2025 | 117 of 213 |
| Urban population | 56.3 % | 2025 | 135 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 5 % | 2025 | 146 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 103.9 per 100 girls | 2024 | 158 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 22.6 yrs | 2023 | 170 of 226 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suicide rate | 5.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 47 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 2.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 51 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 8.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 51 of 183 |
| Population growth | 1.52 % | 2025 | 67 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 20.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 68 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 2.29 children/woman | 2024 | 84 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 70.4 yrs | 2024 | 118 of 213 |
| Infant mortality | 17.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 123 of 194 |
| Under-5 mortality | 20.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 124 of 194 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 72.7 yrs | 2024 | 126 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 60.5 yrs | 2023 | 127 of 183 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 75 yrs | 2024 | 133 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 22.9 per 100,000 | 2019 | 136 of 188 |
| Death rate | 4.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 194 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV prevalence | 0.2 % | 2024 | 46 of 152 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 28 per 100,000 | 2024 | 87 of 206 |
| Health expenditure | 6.8 % | 2023 | 88 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 90 % | 2024 | 92 of 191 |
| Physicians | 1.28 per 1,000 | 2020 | 110 of 193 |
| Undernourishment | 12.7 % | 2024 | 124 of 167 |
| Nurses and midwives | 2.27 per 1,000 | 2023 | 126 of 196 |
| Open defecation | 1 % | 2024 | 133 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 93.2 % | 2024 | 139 of 211 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 71.2 % | 2024 | 159 of 211 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 57.2 % | 2023 | 170 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 0.5 per 1,000 | 2023 | 176 of 190 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use among women | 1.8 % | 2024 | 30 of 165 |
| Tobacco use | 11.2 % | 2024 | 40 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 20.7 % | 2024 | 50 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 27.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 55 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 25.7 kg/m² | 2016 | 103 of 190 |
| Obesity among adult men | 23.3 % | 2024 | 124 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 28 % | 2024 | 125 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 32.2 % | 2024 | 128 of 196 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 3.1 L/person | 2024 | 129 of 202 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 13.2 % | 2024 | 162 of 207 |
| Average height of men | 163.4 cm | 2014 | 187 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 149.4 cm | 2014 | 198 of 198 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 63.4 % | 2022 | 20 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 92 % | 2020 | 27 of 192 |
| Frequent prayer | 73.2 % | 2022 | 32 of 80 |
| Importance of religion in life | 80.9 % | 2022 | 54 of 114 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 2 % | 2020 | 57 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 74 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.51 | 2003 | 81 of 205 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 6 % | 2020 | 81 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.46 | 2003 | 83 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 117 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.38 | 2003 | 129 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0 % | 2020 | 186 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 0.5 % | 2024 | 191 of 212 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 34.1 % | 2023 | 21 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 9.7 % | 2023 | 112 of 169 |
| Gini index | 45.2 | 2023 | 153 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 4.6 % | 2023 | 154 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neighboring countries | 4 countries | 2026 | 56 of 223 |
| Population density | 171.8 inh./km² | 2024 | 67 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 1,667 km | 2026 | 98 of 230 |
| Land area | 107,160 km² | 2024 | 102 of 212 |
| Total area | 108,889 km² | 2024 | 106 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 400 km | 2026 | 115 of 227 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 15.7 ° | 2026 | 124 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual rainfall | 1,996 mm | 2022 | 34 of 180 |
| Highest point | 4,220 m | 2026 | 38 of 229 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Average elevation | 759 m | 2026 | 44 of 166 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0.2 % | 2015 | 48 of 212 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 6,118 m³/inh. | 2022 | 62 of 181 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 17.5 % | 2024 | 62 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 46 % | 2024 | 74 of 207 |
| Protected land areas | 20.1 % | 2025 | 88 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 33.1 % | 2024 | 104 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.52 | 2025 | 57 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.42 | 2025 | 57 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.84 | 2025 | 62 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.64 | 2025 | 63 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.76 | 2025 | 64 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.67 | 2025 | 72 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.34 | 2025 | 85 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of expression index | 0.84 | 2025 | 47 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.86 | 2025 | 60 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.83 | 2025 | 63 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.74 | 2025 | 68 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.77 | 2025 | 85 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.72 | 2025 | 97 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.72 | 2025 | 97 of 174 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.62 | 2025 | 103 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | -1.43 | 2025 | 168 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.95 | 2025 | 13 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.7 | 2025 | 68 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.32 | 2025 | 97 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.62 | 2025 | 102 of 173 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.34 | 2025 | 122 of 203 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.34 | 2025 | 123 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.21 | 2025 | 134 of 205 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 25 pts | 2024 | 146 of 179 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.92 | 2025 | 161 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.78 | 2025 | 164 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -1.03 | 2025 | 166 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women among ministers | 50 % | 2025 | 7 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,966 | 2025 | 38 of 189 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 8.9 % | 2015 | 41 of 106 |
| Share of women in parliament | 20 % | 2025 | 124 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | No complete prohibition | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | Specific provision in the law | 2025 | 35 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | No area covered | 2025 | 24 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 50 /100 | 2025 | 51 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 83.3 /100 | 2025 | 60 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 75 /100 | 2025 | 81 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 75 /100 | 2025 | 110 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 63.1 /100 | 2025 | 115 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 124 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 68.8 /100 | 2025 | 129 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 25 /100 | 2025 | 133 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 41.8 /100 | 2025 | 150 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 1.3 pts | 2025 | 101 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 23.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 173 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished except for exceptional crimes | 2026 | 7 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 65.6 % | 2015 | 25 of 78 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 13.9 % | 2015 | 59 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 48.9 % | 2015 | 79 of 181 |
| Maternal mortality | 94 per 100,000 | 2023 | 126 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 67.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 171 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 69.6 % | 2017 | 179 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed only to save the woman's life | 2026 | 35 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $963 | 2024 | 54 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $431 | 2024 | 64 of 168 |
| Trade union membership rate | 3.1 % | 2019 | 131 of 137 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 6.9 /10 | 2024 | 176 of 186 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 12.1 % | 2022 | 176 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 29.5 % | 2015 | 112 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Right not identical | 2025 | 44 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Nationality acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 38 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 7 yrs | 2025 | 1 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 16 yrs | 2025 | 2 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2025 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Guatemala?
Guatemala has about 18,687,881 inhabitants (2025), ranking 69 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Guatemala?
GDP per capita is $6,598 /inh. (2025): Guatemala ranks 124 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Guatemala?
Annual inflation is 1.5 % (2025); Guatemala ranks 52 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Guatemala?
The unemployment rate is 2.6 % (2025); Guatemala ranks 26 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Guatemala stand in its region (North America)?
GDP per capita: Guatemala has $6,598 /inh., below the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Guatemala come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.