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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
Safely managed drinking water
48.8%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Guatemala2024 · 48.8%
012.4624.9337.3949.851960199320252000: 49.8%2001: 49.9%2002: 49.9%2003: 49.8%2004: 49.8%2005: 49.8%2006: 49.8%2007: 49.8%2008: 49.7%2009: 49.7%2010: 49.7%2011: 49.6%2012: 49.6%2013: 49.5%2014: 49.5%2015: 49.4%2016: 49.4%2017: 49.3%2018: 49.3%2019: 49.2%2020: 49.1%2021: 49%2022: 49%2023: 48.9%2024: 48.8%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

Guatemala in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Guatemala City
Country code
GTM

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