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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
Undernourishment
11.8%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Guatemala2023 · 11.8%
05.611.216.822.41960199320252001: 22.4%2002: 20.1%2003: 19.2%2004: 19.5%2005: 19.2%2006: 18.1%2007: 18.5%2008: 18.1%2009: 17.3%2010: 15.6%2011: 15%2012: 15.4%2013: 15.8%2014: 15.9%2015: 15.4%2016: 14.6%2017: 14.3%2018: 14%2019: 14%2020: 13.5%2021: 12.9%2022: 12.1%2023: 11.8%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Guatemala in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Guatemala City
Country code
GTM

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