Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Guatemala
Guatemala: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 36,323 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
36,323
Change on year
up 6.8%
World rank
39th
of 202 countries
All-time high
53,940
in 1992
All-time low
750
in 1980
Years of data
45
1980–2024
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Guatemala, 1980–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of origin in Guatemala is 36,323, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.8% on the previous year and up 385.1% 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 39th out of 202 countries with data for 2024, 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% |
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 | 30,413 | 24,544 | 36,323 | 5 |
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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 36,323 in 2024, 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 39th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 385.1%. 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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