Guatemala

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Guatemala is located in Central America. Its capital is Guatemala City, and it has a population of 18,687,881 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 108,889 square kilometers (approximately 42,042 square miles). Its currency is Guatemalan quetzal. The population density is approximately 172 people per square kilometer. Guatemala shares land borders with 4 countries: Belize, El Salvador, Honduras and Mexico.

About Guatemala

Guatemala at a glance

Economy of Guatemala

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering Guatemala

BZ

Belize

CapitalBelmopan

Population422,924

SV

El Salvador

CapitalSan Salvador

Population6,365,503

HN

Honduras

CapitalTegucigalpa

Population11,005,850

MX

Mexico

CapitalMexico City

Population131,946,900