Guatemala
Veröffentlicht: 18. June 2022 - Letztes Update: 28. February 2025
Country Data Dashboard
Population
18,255,216
Growth: 1.49% (2024 est.)
GDP
$104.45 billion
(2023 est.)
Area
108,889 sq km
| Government type: | presidential republic |
| Capital: | Guatemala City |
| Languages: | Spanish (official) 69.9%, Maya languages 29.7% (Q'eqchi' 8.3%, K'iche 7.8%, Mam 4.4%, Kaqchikel 3%, Q'anjob'al 1.2%, Poqomchi' 1%, other 4%), other 0.4% (includes Xinca and Garifuna) (2018 est.) |
People & Society
Ethnicity (2018 est.)
Religion (2023 est.)
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Economy
Economic overview
developing Central American economy; steady economic growth fueled by remittances; high poverty and income inequality; limited government services, lack of employment opportunities, and frequent natural disasters impede human development efforts and drive emigration
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) in Billion $
Real GDP per capita in $
Exports & Imports in billion $
Top 5 Import Partner in 2022 (68%)
Top 5 Import Commodities in 2022
- refined petroleum ⛽
- video displays 📺
- paper 📄
- plastic products ♻️
- cars 🚗
Top 5 Export Partner in 2022 (68%)
Top 5 Export Commodities in 2022
- garments 👕
- coffee ☕
- bananas 🍌
- palm oil 🛢️
- raw sugar 🍚
Geography
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Natural resources
- petroleum 🛢️
- nickel 🪙
- rare woods 🌲
- fish 🐟
- chicle 🍬
- hydropower 💧⚡
Climate
tropical; hot, humid in lowlands; cooler in highlands
Historical Background Information
The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experienced a variety of military and civilian governments, as well as a 36-year guerrilla war. In 1996, the government signed a peace agreement formally ending the internal conflict.