Guatemala
Guatemala is a country in Central America, bordered by Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador, with coastlines on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The capital is Guatemala City, the largest city in the country. Guatemalan culture is a rich tapestry of indigenous Maya and Spanish influences, evident in music, art, traditions, and cuisine, famous for its colorful textiles and markets. Guatemala's economy is based on agriculture, particularly coffee, sugar, and bananas, the textile industry, and services, with a growing tourism sector focusing on ancient Maya ruins, such as Tikal, and the country's natural beauty. Guatemala has a complex history, marked by periods of dictatorship and civil conflict, but has made progress towards democracy and stability in recent years. The country is known for its biodiversity, with a variety of ecosystems ranging from rainforests to mountains.
Population of Guatemala from 2018 to 2020:
2018: Approximately 17.2 million inhabitants.
2019: Approximately 17.6 million inhabitants.
2020: Approximately 18.0 million inhabitants.
Capital (Guatemala City): Population in 2020: About 3.0 million inhabitants in the metropolitan area.
Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate)
Guatemala City: ~3.0 million
Mixco: ~690,000
Villa Nueva: ~580,000
Quetzaltenango: ~180,000
San Miguel Petapa: ~170,000
Escuintla: ~160,000
San Juan Sacatepéquez: ~160,000
Villa Canales: ~130,000
Chinautla: ~120,000
Chimaltenango: ~120,000
Number and name of Administrative Divisions: Guatemala is divided into 22 departments:
Alta Verapaz
Baja Verapaz
Chimaltenango
Chiquimula
Petén
El Progreso
Quiché
Escuintla
Guatemala
Huehuetenango
Izabal
Jalapa
Jutiapa
Quetzaltenango
Retalhuleu
Sacatepéquez
San Marcos
Santa Rosa
Sololá
Suchitepéquez
Totonicapán
Zacapa
GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020:
2018: About $78,460 million.
2019: About $81,200 million.
2020: Approximately $76,710 million (estimate).
Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020:
2018: About $1,900 million.
2019: About $1,800 million.
2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)
% GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020:
2018: About 26.7%.
2019: About 27.1%.
2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)
Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020:
2018: About 2.3%.
2019: About 2.7%.
2020: Approximately 4.1% (estimate).
Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020:
2018: About 2.4%.
2019: About 3.7%.
2020: Approximately 5.2% (estimate).
