Population aged 65 years or older in Guatemala
Guatemala: Population aged 65 years or older was 910.01 thousands in 2025. β Volatile
Population aged 65 years or older in Guatemala, 1970β2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 65 years or older in Guatemala is 910.01 thousands, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 39.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older in Guatemala peaked at 910.01 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 120.75 thousands, in 1970.
Guatemala ranks 83rd of 230 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 144.69 thousands | 120.75 thousands | 175.54 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 225.75 thousands | 183.7 thousands | 278.56 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 358.89 thousands | 293.74 thousands | 418.3 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 484.53 thousands | 431.15 thousands | 541.8 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 645.89 thousands | 557.19 thousands | 750.23 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 835.95 thousands | 778.42 thousands | 910.01 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
- 80 Dominican Republic 921.72 thousands compare
- 81 Azerbaijan 917.17 thousands compare
- 82 New Zealand 910.52 thousands compare
- 84 Croatia 903.66 thousands compare
- 85 Cote d'Ivoire 850.08 thousands compare
- 86 Ireland 847.5 thousands compare
More population data for Guatemala
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.345 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.24 million (2100)
- Population density 241.81 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.345 (2100)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 2.29 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 1,306 (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception 2.29 (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception 2.29 (2024)
- Natural population growth 1.6 (2023)
- Fertility rate with projections 2.31 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 65 years or older in Guatemala?
- Population aged 65 years or older in Guatemala was 910.01 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 910.01 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 120.75 thousands in 1970.
- How does Guatemala rank for population aged 65 years or older?
- Guatemala ranks 83rd out of 230 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release