Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Guatemala
Guatemala: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 34,994 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Guatemala, 1980–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of origin in Guatemala is 34,994, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.7% on the previous year and up 240.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Guatemala peaked at 53,940 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 750, in 1980.
That places Guatemala 40th out of 205 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 750 | — |
| 1981 | 1,910 | +154.7% |
| 1982 | 36,490 | +1810.5% |
| 1983 | 41,800 | +14.6% |
| 1984 | 47,880 | +14.5% |
| 1985 | 52,890 | +10.5% |
| 1986 | 52,800 | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 53,700 | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 53,753 | +0.1% |
| 1989 | 45,413 | -15.5% |
| 1990 | 47,988 | +5.7% |
| 1991 | 52,584 | +9.6% |
| 1992 | 53,940 | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 50,265 | -6.8% |
| 1994 | 49,606 | -1.3% |
| 1995 | 42,901 | -13.5% |
| 1996 | 40,341 | -6.0% |
| 1997 | 37,506 | -7.0% |
| 1998 | 32,745 | -12.7% |
| 1999 | 28,082 | -14.2% |
| 2000 | 20,709 | -26.3% |
| 2001 | 16,868 | -18.5% |
| 2002 | 13,892 | -17.6% |
| 2003 | 6,696 | -51.8% |
| 2004 | 4,374 | -34.7% |
| 2005 | 3,376 | -22.8% |
| 2006 | 6,493 | +92.3% |
| 2007 | 6,157 | -5.2% |
| 2008 | 5,927 | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 5,763 | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 5,675 | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 6,087 | +7.3% |
| 2012 | 6,389 | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 6,620 | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 7,487 | +13.1% |
| 2015 | 10,284 | +37.4% |
| 2016 | 12,549 | +22.0% |
| 2017 | 16,284 | +29.8% |
| 2018 | 19,128 | +17.5% |
| 2019 | 22,770 | +19.0% |
| 2020 | 24,544 | +7.8% |
| 2021 | 26,927 | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 30,259 | +12.4% |
| 2023 | 34,010 | +12.4% |
| 2024 | 36,323 | +6.8% |
| 2025 | 34,994 | -3.7% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 34,994 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2,477, 14.1× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 34,994 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 559, 62.6× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of origin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | +1810.5% | 1,910 | 36,490 |
| 1981 | +154.7% | 750 | 1,910 |
| 2006 | +92.3% | 3,376 | 6,493 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 38,739 | 750 | 53,753 | 10 |
| 1990s | 43,596 | 28,082 | 53,940 | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,026 | 3,376 | 20,709 | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,327 | 5,675 | 22,770 | 10 |
| 2020s | 31,176 | 24,544 | 36,323 | 6 |
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 refugee population by country or territory of origin in Guatemala?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Guatemala was 34,994 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 53,940 in 1992.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 750 in 1980.
- How does Guatemala rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Guatemala ranks 40th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 240.3%. 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 Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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