Guatemala
North America
Guatemala is a country in North America with a population of 18,092,026. Its capital is Guatemala City and the currency is the GTQ. GDP per capita is around $5,500, the main language is Spanish.
CapitalGuatemala City
Population18,092,026
Area108,889 km²
Density166 /km²
ContinentNorth America
CurrencyGTQ
Calling code+502
GDP / capita$5,500 Upper-middle income
Govt debt27.6% of GDP
Driving sideRight
Population & life expectancy
Population18,124,841
From 462,930 in 1800 to 18,124,841 in 2023
Life expectancy72.6 yrs
From 37.8 yrs in 1950 to 72.6 yrs in 2023
Bordering countries
Phrases & audio
- Hello Hola
- Good morning Buenos días
- Good day Buenas tardes
- Good evening Buenas noches
- Good night Buenas noches
- Thank you Gracias
- Please Por favor
- Excuse me Perdóname
- Sorry Lo siento
- 1 Uno
- 2 Dos
- 3 Tres
- 4 Cuatro
- 5 Cinco
- 6 Seis
- 7 Siete
- 8 Ocho
- 9 Nueve
- 10 Diez
Frequently asked questions
What country is GT?
GT is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Guatemala, a country in North America with its capital at Guatemala City.
What language do they speak in Guatemala?
The main language spoken in Guatemala is Spanish (Español). Spanish for "hello" is "Hola".
What is the capital of Guatemala?
The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City.
What is the country calling code for Guatemala?
The international dialling code for Guatemala is +502. Its two-letter country code is GT.
What currency is used in Guatemala?
Guatemala uses the GTQ, currency code GTQ.
What is the population of Guatemala?
Guatemala has a population of about 18,092,026 people across 108,889 km².