🇬🇹 Guatemala
GT / GTM #105
Nomad Score
57.0
Cities
17
Region
Central American Integration System,
Latin America,
Hispanophone,
Affordable Nomad Destinations,
North America,
Americas,
Central America
Currency
GTQ
🌍 COUNTRY OVERVIEW
Official Name
Republic of Guatemala
Capital
Guatemala City
Continent
North America / Central America
Area
108,889 km²
Population
18.3M
Density
158.5/km²
Government
Unitary presidential republic
UN Member
Yes
Independent
Yes
Driving Side
Right
TLD
.gt
Calling Code
+502
Timezone
UTC-06:00
📊 KEY FIGURES
HDI
0.662
GDP per capita (2031)
$21,799
Life Expectancy (2024)
72.8 yrs
Internet Users (2024)
60.2%
Gini Index (2014)
48.3
Inflation (2031)
4.0%
Unemployment (2025)
2.6%
Urban Population (2024)
56.0%
Life Satisfaction (2025)
6.5/10
PM2.5 (2019)
20.8 µg/m³
Homicide Rate (2023)
23.4/100k
Human Capital (2020)
0.46
🎭 CULTURE & SOCIETY
Languages
Spanish (Español)
Religions
Christianity 88.1%,
No religion 11.0%,
Other 0.9%
Currencies
Q GTQ — Guatemalan quetzal
🛂 VISA & TRAVEL
Passport Power Rank
#79 of 199
Visa-Free Destinations
78
Total Accessible
114
Immigration Programs
🏠 1 Residency
🏆 TOP CITIES
| # | City | Score | Cost | Internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antigua | 6.5 | $2,447/mo | -- |
| 2 | San Pedro La Laguna | 6.4 | $1,968/mo | -- |
| 3 | Xela | 6.3 | $1,997/mo | -- |
| 4 | Lake Atitlán | 6.3 | $2,160/mo | -- |
| 5 | Quetzaltenango | 6.3 | $2,036/mo | -- |
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