Guatemala: Population growth (annual %)
In , Guatemala's Population growth (annual %) was 1.54.
That's up 0.1% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Guatemala ranks #70 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #3 of 42.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 2.16
- Trough
- 1.38
- 1-year change
- +0.1%
- 5-year change
- +1.4%
- +0.3% / yr
- 10-year change
- -18.7%
- -2.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 1.5413 | |
| 1.5399 | |
| 1.4062 | |
| 1.3808 | |
| 1.4714 | |
| 1.5206 | |
| 1.6660 | |
| 1.8188 | |
| 1.8426 | |
| 1.8325 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Guatemala's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Guatemala's Population growth (annual %) was 1.54, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Guatemala's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Guatemala's Population growth (annual %) rose 0.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Guatemala rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Guatemala ranked #70 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does Guatemala's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Guatemala is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #3 of 42.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.