Population of Guatemala

As of April 2025, the population of Guatemala is 18.6 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 277 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 1.51%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 20.1 years in 2015 to 23.6 years in 2025. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 74.2 years and population density is 173.9 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Guatemala peaked in 1961, reaching around 2.95% annually, but has since declined to approximately 1.49% in 2025. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 296.68 thousand in 2012 to nearly 277.22 thousand in 2025.

Life Expectancy

In Guatemala, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 69.2 years in 2005 to 74.2 years in 2025, representing an increase de 5 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Guatemala

Guatemala has several cities considered medium-sized by their number of inhabitants, but there are also some large ones. The most populous city is Guatemala City, Guatemala, with approximately 994.9 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Villa Nueva, Guatemala with 618.4 thousand and Mixco, Guatemala with 465.8 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Guatemala: