Total number of international immigrants in Guatemala
Guatemala: Total number of international immigrants was 92,732 immigrants in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
92,732 immigrants
World rank
140th
of 232 countries
All-time high
264,257 immigrants
in 1990
All-time low
48,119 immigrants
in 2000
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Total number of international immigrants in Guatemala, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
In 2024, total number of international immigrants in Guatemala stood at 92,732 immigrants.
The figure is up 23.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Guatemala peaked at 264,257 immigrants in 1990 and was at its lowest, 48,119 immigrants, in 2000.
Guatemala ranks 140th of 232 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 264,257 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 156,188 immigrants | -40.9% |
| 2000 | 48,119 immigrants | -69.2% |
| 2005 | 57,214 immigrants | +18.9% |
| 2010 | 66,386 immigrants | +16.0% |
| 2015 | 74,852 immigrants | +12.8% |
| 2020 | 84,311 immigrants | +12.6% |
| 2024 | 92,732 immigrants | +10.0% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 92,732 immigrants is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522 immigrants, 50% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 92,732 immigrants is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 67,285 immigrants, 1.4× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 210,222 immigrants | 156,188 immigrants | 264,257 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 52,666 immigrants | 48,119 immigrants | 57,214 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 70,619 immigrants | 66,386 immigrants | 74,852 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 88,522 immigrants | 84,311 immigrants | 92,732 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
- 137 Iceland 98,818 immigrants compare
- 138 Afghanistan 98,110 immigrants compare
- 139 Central African Republic 94,556 immigrants compare
- 141 Montenegro 92,237 immigrants compare
- 142 Guadeloupe 89,610 immigrants compare
- 143 Philippines 87,212 immigrants 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)
- World population growth -0.3% (2100)
- Population density 241.81 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.24 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Guatemala?
- Total number of international immigrants in Guatemala was 92,732 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 264,257 immigrants in 1990.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 48,119 immigrants in 2000.
- How does Guatemala rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Guatemala ranks 140th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants 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 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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