Migrant populations in Guatemala
Guatemala: Migrant populations was 92,732 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
92,732
World rank
140th
of 228 countries
All-time high
264,257
in 1990
All-time low
48,119
in 2000
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Guatemala, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, migrant populations in Guatemala stood at 92,732.
That represents a change of up 23.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Guatemala peaked at 264,257 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 48,119, in 2000.
Guatemala ranks 140th of 228 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Migrant populations in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 264,257 | — |
| 1995 | 156,188 | -40.9% |
| 2000 | 48,119 | -69.2% |
| 2005 | 57,214 | +18.9% |
| 2010 | 66,386 | +16.0% |
| 2015 | 74,852 | +12.8% |
| 2020 | 84,311 | +12.6% |
| 2024 | 92,732 | +10.0% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 92,732 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522, 50% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 92,732 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 67,285, 1.4× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 210,222 | 156,188 | 264,257 | 2 |
| 2000s | 52,666 | 48,119 | 57,214 | 2 |
| 2010s | 70,619 | 66,386 | 74,852 | 2 |
| 2020s | 88,522 | 84,311 | 92,732 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
- 137 Iceland 98,818 compare
- 138 Afghanistan 98,110 compare
- 139 Central African Republic 94,556 compare
- 141 Montenegro 92,237 compare
- 142 Guadeloupe 89,610 compare
- 143 Philippines 87,212 compare
More population data for Guatemala
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.3404 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.3709 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.3404 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3291 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 24,601 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.37 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6834 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.345 (2100)
- Population density 241.81 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.24 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Guatemala?
- Migrant populations in Guatemala was 92,732 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 264,257 in 1990.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 48,119 in 2000.
- How does Guatemala rank for migrant populations?
- Guatemala ranks 140th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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