Guatemala Satistics

Population

12.9 million

Population annual growth rate

2.4%

Urban population

48%

Major ethnic and linguistic groups

Mestizo (mixed Amerindian-Spanish - in local Spanish called Ladino) and European 59.4%, K'iche 9.1%, Kaqchikel 8.4%, Mam 7.9%, Q'eqchi 6.3%, other Mayan 8.6%, indigenous non-Mayan 0.2%, other 0.1%

Languages

Spanish 60%, Amerindian languages 40% (23 officially recognized Amerindian languages, including Quiche, Cakchiquel, Kekchi, Mam, Garifuna, and Xinca)

Religion

Roman Catholic, Protestant, indigenous Mayan beliefs

Life expectancy (at birth)

70

Infant mortality (under one)

31 per 1,000 live births

Under five mortality

41 per 1,000 live births

Maternal mortality rate

150 per 100,000 live births

Adult HIV prevalence rate (ages 15-49)

0.9%

Percentage population with access to safe drinking water

95%

Adult literacy rate

69%

Gross Domestic Product (US$ billions)

35.3

Gross National Income (GNI) per capita (US$)

2640

Proportion of population living on below $1 a day

14%