Guatemala is a country in Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2025 it has about 18.7 million people (UN estimate), the 69th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1945Population: 69th
Guatemalaグアテマラ
Region
Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean
Population
about 18.7 million (69th)
Area
108,889 km² (103rd)
UN member since
November 21, 1945
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Guatemala in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 18.7 million, the 69th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/6 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 108,889 km², the 103rd largest of the 193. That is about 1/3 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 172.
Joining the United Nations
Guatemala joined the United Nations on November 21, 1945.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
Q1Compare Guatemala’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Guatemala on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Guatemala, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 8 UN member states in Central America. The one with the most people is Mexico.