MigrantoImmigrants in Guatemala
90.2K foreigners live in Guatemala — 0% of the country's population
Immigrants in Guatemala by country
The 3 largest groups make up 60% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| El Salvador | 22750 |
| Mexico | 20758 |
| USA | 10228 |
| Nicaragua | 10131 |
| Honduras | 9924 |
| South Korea | 2113 |
| Spain | 1560 |
| Costa Rica | 1373 |
| Colombia | 1366 |
| Belize | 1082 |
| Cuba | 779 |
| China | 775 |
| Germany | 756 |
| Argentina | 654 |
| Peru | 540 |
| Greenland | 470 |
| Canada | 469 |
| Italy | 433 |
| Chile | 354 |
| Panama | 353 |
| Venezuela | 333 |
| France | 302 |
| Brazil | 283 |
| United Kingdom | 262 |
| Ecuador | 196 |
| Switzerland | 181 |
| Japan | 173 |
| Netherlands | 164 |
| Uruguay | 164 |
| Bolivia | 159 |
| Israel | 154 |
| Dominican Republic | 126 |
| Puerto Rico | 118 |
| Syria | 91 |
| Australia | 81 |
| Philippines | 78 |
| Paraguay | 68 |
| Sweden | 54 |
| Palestine | 53 |
| Indonesia | 46 |
| Egypt | 35 |
| Saudi Arabia | 35 |
| Portugal | 32 |
| Pakistan | 29 |
| Lebanon | 27 |
| Turkey | 27 |
| French Guiana | 22 |
| Iran | 20 |
| Haiti | 14 |
By region of origin
79% of immigrants come from Latin America
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Key facts
Immigrants in Guatemala in numbers
Immigrants come from a wider range of countries than in 1990
The largest group's share fell from 90% to 25%.
Salvadorans are the largest group by a wide margin
25% of all immigrants were born in El Salvador, while the next group accounts for just 23%.
The share of immigrants from Latin America has declined since 1990
96.3% of immigrants came from Latin America in 1990, compared with 79.3% today.
Immigrant population in Guatemala over time
Foreigners living in Guatemala, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 264169 |
| 1995 | 156124 |
| 2000 | 48056 |
| 2005 | 57179 |
| 2010 | 66302 |
| 2015 | 72714 |
| 2020 | 82004 |
| 2024 | 90195 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Guatemala, by year
| Year | Salvadorans | Mexicans | Americans | Nicaraguans | Hondurans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 236655 | 5402 | 5822 | 3726 | 4768 |
| 1995 | 124346 | 8236 | 5639 | 4565 | 5032 |
| 2000 | 12037 | 11070 | 5456 | 5404 | 5295 |
| 2005 | 14364 | 13160 | 6473 | 6424 | 6294 |
| 2010 | 16691 | 15250 | 7514 | 7443 | 7292 |
| 2015 | 18301 | 16720 | 8239 | 8161 | 7995 |
| 2020 | 20683 | 18872 | 9299 | 9211 | 9023 |
| 2024 | 22750 | 20758 | 10228 | 10131 | 9924 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Guatemala
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Guatemala
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Guatemala?
Around 90.2K immigrants live in Guatemala — the world's #138 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Guatemala are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 0% of the population of Guatemala — that's 90.2K out of a total population of 18.4M.
Where do most immigrants in Guatemala come from?
Most immigrants in Guatemala come from El Salvador, Mexico and USA — these three countries account for about 60% of all immigrants.
How many Salvadorans live in Guatemala?
Around 22.8K Salvadorans live in Guatemala — about 25% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Guatemala growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Guatemala has grown from 72.7K to 90.2K, about 24%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Guatemala come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Guatemala. Their children born in Guatemala are not included.
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