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Latin America & Caribbean · Country statistics

Guatemala

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population18.69M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$123.31B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$6.6K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth72.72024 · yearsInternet use60.2%2024 · % of populationForest area32.6%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
82.1%

% of people aged 15+·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Guatemala2024 · 82.1%
020.7641.5162.2783.031960199320251994: 64.2%2002: 69.1%2012: 78.3%2013: 77%2014: 81.3%2015: 80.2%2018: 80.8%2022: 83%2023: 83%2024: 82.1%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Guatemala in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Guatemala City
Country code
GTM

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