Guatemala
- Capital:
- Guatemala City
- Continent:
- North America
- Region(s):
- Central America, Latin America
- Largest Cities:
- Guatemala City, Mixco, Villa Nueva
- Abbreviation:
- GTM
18,967,978
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
18,967,978
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Guatemala's population is projected to be 26,171,582 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18,967,978 | 1.51% | 69 |
| 2025 | 18,687,881 | 1.49% | 70 |
| 2020 | 17,357,325 | 1.48% | 69 |
| 2019 | 17,103,803 | 1.53% | 69 |
| 2018 | 16,845,685 | 1.68% | 69 |
| 2017 | 16,567,357 | 1.84% | 69 |
| 2015 | 15,971,743 | 1.95% | 69 |
| 2010 | 14,500,112 | 2.07% | 69 |
| 2005 | 13,087,629 | 2.27% | 68 |
| 2000 | 11,697,592 | 2.55% | 67 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18,967,978 | 1.51% | 69 |
| 2032 | 20,605,384 | 1.37% | 68 |
| 2037 | 21,901,961 | 1.23% | 67 |
| 2042 | 23,080,844 | 1.05% | 67 |
| 2047 | 24,115,740 | 0.88% | 68 |
| 2052 | 25,014,900 | 0.73% | 68 |
| 2057 | 25,775,504 | 0.6% | 68 |
| 2062 | 26,378,121 | 0.46% | 69 |
| 2067 | 26,815,797 | 0.33% | 69 |
| 2072 | 27,072,263 | 0.19% | 68 |
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Guatemala City has a metropolitan area population of 914,057, comprising 4.82%% of Guatemala's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guatemala City | 914,057 | 4.82% |
| 2 | Mixco | 508,148 | 2.68% |
| 3 | Villa Nueva | 506,561 | 2.67% |
| 4 | Coban | 316,337 | 1.67% |
| 5 | Jalapa | 238,453 | 1.26% |
| 6 | Quetzaltenango | 221,295 | 1.17% |
| 7 | Jutiapa | 217,627 | 1.15% |
| 8 | San Juan Sacatepequez | 215,644 | 1.14% |
| 9 | Escuintla | 209,912 | 1.11% |
| 10 | Huehuetenango | 168,958 | 0.89% |
As of 2026, Guatemala has a total population of 18,967,978, ranking as the 69th most populous nation in the world.
Guatemala has a net population change of approximately 765 people per day, driven by 1,041 births, 256 deaths, and net emigration of 20 people.
Guatemala represents 0.24% of the total global population and 3.05% of North America's population.
Guatemala has a population density of 177.0 people per km² (approximately 458.4 per mi²), making it the 77th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 46.71% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Guatemala is Mestizo (Mixed Indigenous-Spanish) (56%) , followed by Maya (41.7%) .
As of 2026, Roman Catholic is the largest religion in Guatemala, comprising 41.7% of the population.