nature
Guatemala's Lake Atitlán, ringed by three volcanoes, is often cited among the most scenic lakes in the world.
Guatemala
Republic of Guatemala
Population, GDP, and key facts about Guatemala — updated for 2026.
Capital · GUATEMALA CITYContinent · AMERICASISO · GTM
Guatemala quick facts
- Population
- 18,406,359
- Area
- 108,890 km²
- Population density
- 169 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 113.2 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 6.2K
- Capital
- Guatemala City
- Currency
- Guatemalan quetzal (Q, GTQ)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 430.9/month · Q 3,343/month (2024)
- Language
- Spanish
Guatemala at human scale
Where does Guatemala rank in the world?
Compare Guatemala with other countries
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Compare Guatemala with any country →Guatemala's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 32%Renewables · 68%
- Hydropower40%
- Bioenergy22%
- Coal16%
- Oil16%
- Wind2%
- Other renewables2%
- Solar2%
Share of Guatemala's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
Everything we know about Guatemala
history
Guatemala's Tikal, once a major city of the Maya civilization, had a population estimated at over 100,000 at its peak around 700 CE.
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Guatemala
What is the capital of Guatemala?
The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City.
What is Guatemala's population?
Guatemala has a population of 18,406,359.
What is Guatemala's GDP per capita?
Guatemala's GDP per capita is US$ 6.2K.
What is the currency of Guatemala?
The currency of Guatemala is the Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ).
What is the minimum wage in Guatemala?
Guatemala's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 430.9 per month (as of 2024) — Q 3,343 per month in local currency.
Is Guatemala bigger than Ecuador?
Ecuador is about 2.4× the size of Guatemala by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.