Net migration metrics in Guatemala
Guatemala: Net migration metrics was -8,940 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-8,940
Change on year
down 5.6%
World rank
180th
of 236 countries
All-time high
989
in 1950
All-time low
-65,197
in 2000
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Guatemala, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration metrics in Guatemala is -8,940, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 5.6% on the previous year and up 75.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Guatemala peaked at 989 in 1950 and was at its lowest, -65,197, in 2000.
That places Guatemala 180th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 989 | — |
| 1951 | 833 | -15.8% |
| 1952 | -98 | -111.8% |
| 1953 | -2,049 | +1990.8% |
| 1954 | -1,675 | -18.3% |
| 1955 | -1,825 | +9.0% |
| 1956 | -1,913 | +4.8% |
| 1957 | -2,330 | +21.8% |
| 1958 | -5,208 | +123.5% |
| 1959 | -1,372 | -73.7% |
| 1960 | -186 | -86.4% |
| 1961 | 797 | -528.5% |
| 1962 | 713 | -10.5% |
| 1963 | 240 | -66.3% |
| 1964 | -440 | -283.3% |
| 1965 | -681 | +54.8% |
| 1966 | -3,824 | +461.5% |
| 1967 | -4,715 | +23.3% |
| 1968 | -7,589 | +61.0% |
| 1969 | -10,937 | +44.1% |
| 1970 | -14,755 | +34.9% |
| 1971 | -23,513 | +59.4% |
| 1972 | -25,807 | +9.8% |
| 1973 | -29,641 | +14.9% |
| 1974 | -36,089 | +21.8% |
| 1975 | -42,329 | +17.3% |
| 1976 | -50,745 | +19.9% |
| 1977 | -46,249 | -8.9% |
| 1978 | -48,309 | +4.5% |
| 1979 | -47,278 | -2.1% |
| 1980 | -43,144 | -8.7% |
| 1981 | -45,490 | +5.4% |
| 1982 | -46,174 | +1.5% |
| 1983 | -32,877 | -28.8% |
| 1984 | -25,010 | -23.9% |
| 1985 | -24,991 | -0.1% |
| 1986 | -31,631 | +26.6% |
| 1987 | -31,539 | -0.3% |
| 1988 | -30,450 | -3.5% |
| 1989 | -30,860 | +1.3% |
| 1990 | -27,735 | -10.1% |
| 1991 | -40,868 | +47.4% |
| 1992 | -32,093 | -21.5% |
| 1993 | -36,848 | +14.8% |
| 1994 | -33,462 | -9.2% |
| 1995 | -39,917 | +19.3% |
| 1996 | -43,501 | +9.0% |
| 1997 | -43,377 | -0.3% |
| 1998 | -39,104 | -9.9% |
| 1999 | -47,325 | +21.0% |
| 2000 | -65,197 | +37.8% |
| 2001 | -59,536 | -8.7% |
| 2002 | -55,247 | -7.2% |
| 2003 | -54,701 | -1.0% |
| 2004 | -47,409 | -13.3% |
| 2005 | -49,636 | +4.7% |
| 2006 | -42,118 | -15.1% |
| 2007 | -40,632 | -3.5% |
| 2008 | -42,624 | +4.9% |
| 2009 | -43,046 | +1.0% |
| 2010 | -36,076 | -16.2% |
| 2011 | -33,238 | -7.9% |
| 2012 | -32,624 | -1.8% |
| 2013 | -35,698 | +9.4% |
| 2014 | -40,409 | +13.2% |
| 2015 | -48,179 | +19.2% |
| 2016 | -30,980 | -35.7% |
| 2017 | -42,779 | +38.1% |
| 2018 | -56,487 | +32.0% |
| 2019 | -57,746 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | -23,927 | -58.6% |
| 2021 | -29,908 | +25.0% |
| 2022 | -8,463 | -71.7% |
| 2023 | -8,940 | +5.6% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's -8,940 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -2,817, 3.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's -8,940 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -194.5, 46.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Guatemala changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | -1990.8% | -98 | -2,049 |
| 1961 | +528.5% | -186 | 797 |
| 1966 | -461.5% | -681 | -3,824 |
| 1964 | -283.3% | 240 | -440 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -1,465 | -5,208 | 989 | 10 |
| 1960s | -2,662 | -10,937 | 797 | 10 |
| 1970s | -36,472 | -50,745 | -14,755 | 10 |
| 1980s | -34,217 | -46,174 | -24,991 | 10 |
| 1990s | -38,423 | -47,325 | -27,735 | 10 |
| 2000s | -50,015 | -65,197 | -40,632 | 10 |
| 2010s | -41,422 | -57,746 | -30,980 | 10 |
| 2020s | -17,810 | -29,908 | -8,463 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
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 net migration metrics in Guatemala?
- Net migration metrics in Guatemala was -8,940 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 989 in 1950.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was -65,197 in 2000.
- How does Guatemala rank for net migration metrics?
- Guatemala ranks 180th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.0%. 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 Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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