Guatemala Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 68th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
19,054,322
The population of Guatemala is about 19,054,322 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 19.0 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.23% of the world's people.
Guatemala is ranked 68th of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 1.50% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 24.7 million. That is 4.7 times its 1960 population of 4.1 million. Population density is 177 people per square kilometre. 56% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
19.0 million
Yearly change
+1.50%
World rank
68th
Share of world
0.23%
Density
177/km²
Land area
107,160 km²
Life expectancy
72.7 yrs
Births per woman
2.29
GDP per capita
$6,598
GDP
$123.3B
Population of Guatemala, 1960–2050
Guatemala population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4,063,655 | — | 38 |
| 1970 | 5,396,966 | +2.66% | 50 |
| 1980 | 6,900,212 | +2.56% | 64 |
| 1990 | 9,024,773 | +2.84% | 84 |
| 2000 | 11,697,592 | +2.40% | 109 |
| 2010 | 14,500,112 | +2.00% | 135 |
| 2020 | 17,357,325 | +1.48% | 162 |
| 2024 | 18,406,359 | +1.55% | 172 |
| 2026proj. | 18,967,978 | +1.50% | 177 |
| 2030proj. | 20,067,253 | +1.37% | 187 |
| 2040proj. | 22,626,870 | +1.05% | 211 |
| 2050proj. | 24,670,857 | +0.73% | 230 |
Guatemala vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 9.4 times as many people as Guatemala. Bangladesh is 7.7 times more densely populated.
Guatemala population: questions and answers
What is the population of Guatemala in 2026?
About 18,967,978 (19.0 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Guatemala's population growing?
Yes, by about 1.50% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Guatemala?
About 177 people per km², with a land area of 107,160 km².
What will the population of Guatemala be in 2050?
About 24.7 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Guatemala?
Guatemala City.
What is the life expectancy in Guatemala?
72.7 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.