Guatemala - Daten & Fakten
Länderstatistik
Branche
Land
Unterschied in %
gesamt
Guatemala
329
922
000
EUR
410
363
000
EUR
24.38 %
Bekleidung
Guatemala
1
074
000
EUR
1
101
000
EUR
2.51 %
Chemische Erzeugnisse
Guatemala
77
738
000
EUR
88
099
000
EUR
13.33 %
Datenverarbeitungsgeräte, elektr. u. opt. Erzeugn.
Guatemala
16
913
000
EUR
18
482
000
EUR
9.28 %
Elektrische Ausrüstungen
Guatemala
12
232
000
EUR
17
138
000
EUR
40.11 %
Energieversorgung
Guatemala
0
EUR
0
EUR
0.00 %
Erdöl und Erdgas
Guatemala
0
EUR
0
EUR
0.00 %
Erze
Guatemala
0
EUR
0
EUR
0.00 %
Erzeugnisse der Landwirtschaft und Jagd
Guatemala
366
000
EUR
486
000
EUR
32.79 %
Fische und Fischereierzeugnisse
Guatemala
0
EUR
0
EUR
0.00 %
Forstwirtschaftliche Erzeugnisse
Guatemala
431
000
EUR
322
000
EUR
-25.29 %
Getränke
Guatemala
1
320
000
EUR
1
478
000
EUR
11.97 %
Glas und -waren, Keramik, Steine und Erden
Guatemala
7
633
000
EUR
7
912
000
EUR
3.66 %
Gummi- und Kunststoffwaren
Guatemala
9
595
000
EUR
9
511
000
EUR
-0.88 %
Holz und Holz- Kork- Korb- Flechtwaren ohne Möbel
Guatemala
242
000
EUR
393
000
EUR
62.40 %
Kohle
Guatemala
0
EUR
0
EUR
0.00 %
Kokereierzeugnisse und Mineralölerzeugnisse
Guatemala
4
178
000
EUR
2
763
000
EUR
-33.87 %
Kraftwagen und Kraftwagenteile
Guatemala
24
528
000
EUR
38
218
000
EUR
55.81 %
Leder und Lederwaren
Guatemala
467
000
EUR
689
000
EUR
47.54 %
Maschinen
Guatemala
73
664
000
EUR
138
615
000
EUR
88.17 %
Metalle
Guatemala
2
982
000
EUR
2
408
000
EUR
-19.25 %
Metallerzeugnisse
Guatemala
6
878
000
EUR
9
665
000
EUR
40.52 %
Möbel
Guatemala
1
007
000
EUR
910
000
EUR
-9.63 %
Nahrungsmittel und Futtermittel
Guatemala
10
968
000
EUR
11
111
000
EUR
1.30 %
Papier, Pappe und Waren daraus
Guatemala
22
072
000
EUR
11
376
000
EUR
-48.46 %
Pharmazeutische und ähnliche Erzeugnisse
Guatemala
38
589
000
EUR
27
151
000
EUR
-29.64 %
Sonstige Fahrzeuge
Guatemala
2
829
000
EUR
3
001
000
EUR
6.08 %
Sonstige Waren
Guatemala
13
493
000
EUR
18
699
000
EUR
38.58 %
Steine und Erden, sonstige Bergbauerzeugnisse
Guatemala
122
000
EUR
229
000
EUR
87.70 %
Tabakerzeugnisse
Guatemala
10
000
EUR
13
000
EUR
30.00 %
Textilien
Guatemala
591
000
EUR
593
000
EUR
0.34 %
Daten & Fakten
Guatemala
Capital
name: Guatemala City
geographic coordinates: 14 37 N, 90 31 W
time difference: UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: the Spanish conquistadors used many native Americans as allies in their conquest of Guatemala; the site of their first capital (established in 1524), a former Maya settlement, was called "Quauhtemallan" by their Nahuatl-speaking Mexican allies, a name that means "land of trees" or "forested land", but which the Spanish pronounced "Guatemala"; the Spanish applied that name to a re-founded capital city three years later and eventually it became the name of the country
geographic coordinates: 14 37 N, 90 31 W
time difference: UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: the Spanish conquistadors used many native Americans as allies in their conquest of Guatemala; the site of their first capital (established in 1524), a former Maya settlement, was called "Quauhtemallan" by their Nahuatl-speaking Mexican allies, a name that means "land of trees" or "forested land", but which the Spanish pronounced "Guatemala"; the Spanish applied that name to a re-founded capital city three years later and eventually it became the name of the country
Citizenship
citizenship by birth: yes
citizenship by descent only: yes
dual citizenship recognized: yes
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years with no absences of six consecutive months or longer or absences totaling more than a year
citizenship by descent only: yes
dual citizenship recognized: yes
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years with no absences of six consecutive months or longer or absences totaling more than a year
Legal system
civil law system; judicial review of legislative acts
Suffrage
18 years of age; universal; note - active duty members of the armed forces and police by law cannot vote and are restricted to their barracks on election day
Area
total: 108,889 sq km
land: 107,159 sq km
water: 1,730 sq km
land: 107,159 sq km
water: 1,730 sq km
Land use
agricultural land: 41.2% (2018 est.)
arable land: 14.2% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 8.8% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 18.2% (2018 est.)
forest: 33.6% (2018 est.)
other: 25.2% (2018 est.)
arable land: 14.2% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 8.8% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 18.2% (2018 est.)
forest: 33.6% (2018 est.)
other: 25.2% (2018 est.)
Location
Central America, bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between El Salvador and Mexico, and bordering the Gulf of Honduras (Caribbean Sea) between Honduras and Belize
Age structure
0-14 years: 31.98% (male 2,927,423/female 2,822,441)
15-64 years: 62.78% (male 5,568,051/female 5,720,928)
65 years and over: 5.24% (2023 est.) (male 420,782/female 521,178)
15-64 years: 62.78% (male 5,568,051/female 5,720,928)
65 years and over: 5.24% (2023 est.) (male 420,782/female 521,178)
Birth rate
21.9 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Death rate
4.9 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
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); note - the 2003 Law of National Languages officially recognized 23 indigenous languages, including 21 Maya languages, Xinca, and Garifuna (2018 est.)
major-language sample(s):
La Libreta Informativa del Mundo, la fuente indispensable de información básica. (Spanish)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
major-language sample(s):
La Libreta Informativa del Mundo, la fuente indispensable de información básica. (Spanish)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
Life expectancy at birth
total population: 73.2 years (2023 est.)
male: 71.2 years
female: 75.3 years
male: 71.2 years
female: 75.3 years
Major urban areas - population
3.095 million GUATEMALA CITY (capital) (2023)
Median age
total: 24.4 years (2023 est.)
male: 23.8 years
female: 25 years
male: 23.8 years
female: 25 years
Mother's mean age at first birth
20.6 years (2014/15 est.)
note: data represents median age at first birth among women 25-49
note: data represents median age at first birth among women 25-49
Net migration rate
-1.6 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Population distribution
the vast majority of the populace resides in the southern half of the country, particularly in the mountainous regions; more than half of the population lives in rural areas
Population growth rate
1.54% (2023 est.)
Total fertility rate
2.57 children born/woman (2023 est.)
Urbanization
urban population: 53.1% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 2.59% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: 2.59% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Education expenditures
3.1% of GDP (2021 est.)
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education)
total: 11 years
male: 11 years
female: 10 years (2019)
male: 11 years
female: 10 years (2019)
Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-)
-1.3% (of GDP) (2017 est.)
Industrial production growth rate
8.49% (2021 est.)
Labor force
6.671 million (2021 est.)
Population below poverty line
59.3% (2014 est.)
Unemployment rate
3.57% (2021 est.)
3.55% (2020 est.)
2.19% (2019 est.)
3.55% (2020 est.)
2.19% (2019 est.)
Public debt
31.56% of GDP (2020 est.)
26.49% of GDP (2019 est.)
26.48% of GDP (2018 est.)
26.49% of GDP (2019 est.)
26.48% of GDP (2018 est.)
Inflation rate (consumer prices)
4.26% (2021 est.)
3.21% (2020 est.)
3.7% (2019 est.)
3.21% (2020 est.)
3.7% (2019 est.)
Exports
$15.318 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$12.713 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$13.598 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$12.713 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$13.598 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
Exports - partners
United States 32%, El Salvador 12%, Honduras 10%, Nicaragua 6%, Mexico 4% (2021)
Imports
$27.388 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$19.267 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$21.527 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$19.267 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$21.527 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
Imports - partners
United States 33%, China 17%, Mexico 9%, El Salvador 5%, Costa Rica 3% (2021)
Airports
291 (2021)
Broadband - fixed subscriptions
total: 612,000 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 3 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 3 (2020 est.)
Internet users
total: 9.18 million (2021 est.)
percent of population: 51% (2021 est.)
percent of population: 51% (2021 est.)
Railways
total: 800 km (2018)
narrow gauge: 800 km (2018) 0.914-m gauge
note: despite the existence of a railway network, all rail service was suspended in 2007 and no passenger or freight train currently runs in the country (2018)
narrow gauge: 800 km (2018) 0.914-m gauge
note: despite the existence of a railway network, all rail service was suspended in 2007 and no passenger or freight train currently runs in the country (2018)
Roadways
total: 17,440 km (2020)
paved: 7,458 km (2020)
unpaved: 9,982 km (2020) (includes 4,548 km of rural roads)
paved: 7,458 km (2020)
unpaved: 9,982 km (2020) (includes 4,548 km of rural roads)
Telephones - fixed lines
total subscriptions: 2,319,643 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 13 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 13 (2021 est.)
Telephones - mobile cellular
total subscriptions: 22,124,839 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 126 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 126 (2021 est.)
Waterways
990 km (2012) (260 km navigable year round; additional 730 km navigable during high-water season)
Disputes - international
Guatemala-Belize: demarcated but disputed boundary due to Guatemala’s claims to more than half of Belizean territory; line of Adjacency operates in lieu of an international boundary to control influx of Guatemalan squatters onto Belizean territory; smuggling, narcotics trafficking, and human trafficking are also problems; the dispute was referred to the ICJ in 2019 for binding resolution; the 12-nm territorial sea claims of Belize and Honduras close off Guatemalan access to Caribbean in the Bahia de Amatique; maritime boundary remains unresolved pending further negotiation
Guatemala-Mexico: thousands of impoverished Guatemalans and other Central Americans cross the porous border with Mexico looking for work in Mexico and the US