What is the Population of Guatemala?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Guatemala has a population of approximately 18,079,810 people, making it the 72nd most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.23% of the world's population. With a land area of 108,889 km², the population density is roughly 166 people per km².
| Population | 18,079,810 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 72nd of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.23% |
| Area | 108,889 km² |
| Population density | 166 / km² |
| Demonym | Guatemalan |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | 18,079,810 | 72nd |
| Senegal | 18,593,258 | 69th |
| Ecuador | 18,103,660 | 70th |
| Netherlands | 18,100,436 | 71st |
| Cambodia | 17,577,760 | 73rd |
| Zimbabwe | 17,073,087 | 74th |
| South Sudan | 15,786,898 | 75th |
Guatemala compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Belize | 417,634 | 22,966 |
| El Salvador | 6,029,976 | 21,041 |
| Honduras | 9,892,632 | 112,492 |
| Mexico | 130,575,786 | 1,964,375 |
Guatemala in context
- Guatemala covers 108,889 km², making it the 105th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico.
- With 18,079,810 people, Guatemala holds about 35.7% of the population of Central America.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Guatemala is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Guatemala — FAQ
What is the population of Guatemala?
The population of Guatemala is approximately 18,079,810 (18.1 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Guatemala in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Guatemala at approximately 18,079,810 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Guatemala is the 72nd most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Guatemala?
Approximately 18,079,810 people live in Guatemala, making it the 72nd most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Guatemala rank by population?
Guatemala is the 72nd most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.23%.
What is the population density of Guatemala?
Guatemala has a population density of roughly 166 people per km², based on a land area of 108,889 km².
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