Guatemala: official statistics and sources
15 official bodies for Guatemala, from National Institute of Statistics to Guatecompras, with key figures from the World Bank and IMF. Official language: Spanish. Capital: Guatemala City.
Who holds power in Guatemala
- Head of state: César Bernardo Arévalo de León (Presidente de la República de Guatemala)
- Head of government: The head of state leads the government (no prime minister listed)
- Foreign minister: Carlos Ramiro Martínez Alvarado (Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Guatemala)
Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service list, dated 15 October 2026. All world leaders.
Unitary presidential republic. How local power works in Guatemala: 4 tiers of government below the nation, who is elected and who they answer to.
Part of level 6 of the 10 levels of power.
Government, regions and cities
- Government and power in Guatemala: leaders, governance scores, women in parliament, spending and the bodies that hold power to account
- All 22 departments: Guatemala, Huehuetenango, Alta Verapaz, San Marcos, Quiche…
- Cuidad de Guatemala (capital)
Key figures
What the figures show
The World Bank puts Guatemala's population at 18.7 million in 2025, up from 16.0 million in 2015. Of the 33 UN members in the World Bank's Latin America and Caribbean region, 7 have more people; worldwide it comes 69th.
GDP for 2025 was $123.3 billion at current dollar prices, according to the World Bank. That works out at $6,598 a head; the regional median is $10,989.
Real GDP grew by 4.3% in 2025, World Bank figures show. For 2026 the IMF expects 4.0%.
Across 2025 the annual rate was 1.5%. The IMF forecasts 3.0% for 2026.
The ILO's modelled unemployment rate for 2025 is 2.6%; the national statistics office may publish a different figure from its own survey.
The IMF records general government gross debt of 26.7% of GDP for 2025, compared with a median of 65.6% across the World Bank's Latin America and Caribbean region; its 2026 projection is 27.5%.
Life expectancy at birth: 72.7 years (2024).
- Annual inflation since 2015: highest 6.9% (2022), lowest 1.5% (2025).
- Debt ratio 2015: 24.8%; 2025: 26.7%.
- GDP per person in dollars, 2015 to 2025: +69%.
Figures checked 2026-10-13; how they are compiled.
Official sources in Guatemala
Statistics office prices, jobs, people, output
- National Institute of Statistics (Instituto Nacional de Estadística)
Census results, consumer price index, employment and living conditions surveys for Guatemala. Not in English.
Central bank interest rates and money
- Bank of Guatemala (Banco de Guatemala)
Exchange rates, monetary policy, national accounts and balance of payments statistics.
Parliament debates, votes, bills
- Congress of the Republic (Congreso de la República)
Bills, decrees approved, session records and deputy information. Not in English.
Government
- Government of Guatemala (Gobierno de Guatemala)
Government news and links to ministries and secretariats. Not in English.
Laws and the official gazette the text of laws
- Diario de Centro América (official gazette) (Diario de Centro América)
The official gazette publishing laws, decrees and government agreements. Not in English.
Courts judgments
- Constitutional Court (Corte de Constitucionalidad)
Constitutional rulings, amparo decisions and case records. Not in English.
Public audit how public money was spent
- Comptroller General of Accounts (Contraloría General de Cuentas)
Audit reports of public entities and asset declarations. Not in English.
Elections results and rules
- Supreme Electoral Tribunal (Tribunal Supremo Electoral)
Official election results, voter register and party information. Not in English.
Regulators
- Superintendency of Banks (Superintendencia de Bancos)
Banking and insurance supervision, financial statistics and regulations. Not in English.
- Telecommunications Superintendency (Superintendencia de Telecomunicaciones)
Telecommunications regulation, frequency registry and numbering. Not in English.
- National Electric Energy Commission (Comisión Nacional de Energía Eléctrica)
Electricity tariffs, resolutions and sector statistics. Not in English.
Ombudsman
- Human Rights Ombudsman (Procurador de los Derechos Humanos)
Human rights reports, resolutions and complaint information. Not in English.
Public registers companies, land, charities
- General Mercantile Registry (Registro Mercantil General de la República)
Registers companies, traders and commercial agents, with online searches and certifications. Not in English.
- General Property Registry (Registro General de la Propiedad)
Registers real property, ownership and charges, and issues certifications. Not in English.
Public contracts government tenders and awards
- Guatecompras (Guatecompras)
Public procurement system listing tenders, contracts and suppliers. Not in English.
Notes
The Judiciary site (oj.gob.gt) reset the connection from the checking network on 2026-10-13.
Freedom of information in Guatemala
| Law | Ley de Acceso a la Información Pública (Decreto 57-2008) (2008) |
|---|---|
| Answered by | The Unidad de Información of each obligated body. |
| Time limit | 10 days |
The law names the Procurador de los Derechos Humanos (already listed) as its regulatory authority. Facts read from the Congress's bilingual (Spanish-Mam) text.
Also: World Bank country data · IMF country page · UN Sustainable Development Goals country profile · IPU Parline parliament profile.
Guatemala by subject
- Economy GDP, growth, trade and investment
- Jobs and pay unemployment, jobs and work
- Cost of living inflation, poverty and inequality
- Public finances debt, deficit, tax and spending
- Health and care life expectancy, doctors and spending
- Housing homes, cities, water and power
- Crime and justice murder rate, courts and crime
- Immigration migrants, refugees and remittances
- Education schools, universities and literacy
- Environment emissions, air, forests and water
Power in Guatemala, from local government up to the G20
The global bodies above national governments, and the levels of power inside Guatemala. How the ten levels work.
Level 3: Local councils
- Local government in Guatemala how councils, regions and municipalities work
Level 5: Devolved and state governments
- Regions of Guatemala 22 regions, states or provinces
Level 6: National government
- Guatemala: national government this page
- Government and power in Guatemala who leads, the parliament and the courts
- World leaders every country's head of state and government
Level 10: G7, G20, Davos and global forums
Common questions
What is the population of Guatemala?
18.7 million (2025, World Bank). National figures: National Institute of Statistics.
What is the inflation rate in Guatemala?
1.5% (2025, World Bank). Official index: National Institute of Statistics.
What is Guatemala's GDP?
$123.3 billion (2025, World Bank).
How much government debt does Guatemala have?
26.7% of GDP (2025, International Monetary Fund).
Who publishes official statistics in Guatemala?
National Institute of Statistics (Instituto Nacional de Estadística): https://www.ine.gob.gt/
Is there a freedom of information law in Guatemala?
Ley de Acceso a la Información Pública (Decreto 57-2008) (2008). Time limit: 10 days.
What is the central bank of Guatemala?
Bank of Guatemala (Banco de Guatemala): https://www.banguat.gob.gt/
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