Net migration in Guatemala
Guatemala: Net migration was -7,959 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Guatemala, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Guatemala stood at -7,959.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and up 83.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Guatemala peaked at 797 in 1961 and was at its lowest, -65,197, in 2000.
That places Guatemala 147th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -2,662 | -10,937 | 797 | 10 |
| 1970s | -36,472 | -50,745 | -14,755 | 10 |
| 1980s | -34,217 | -46,174 | -24,991 | 10 |
| 1990s | -38,423 | -47,325 | -27,735 | 10 |
| 2000s | -50,015 | -65,197 | -40,632 | 10 |
| 2010s | -41,422 | -57,746 | -30,980 | 10 |
| 2020s | -14,487 | -29,908 | -7,725 | 6 |
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More financial sector data for Guatemala
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 36.7% (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 7.39 (2024)
- Net domestic credit 471.20 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net foreign assets 220.27 billion current LCU (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 36.7% (2025)
- Broad money 60.4% (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. 8.6% (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 37.2% (2025)
- Official exchange rate 7.68 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Claims on central government 4.5% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Guatemala?
- Net migration in Guatemala was -7,959 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 797 in 1961.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was -65,197 in 2000.
- How does Guatemala rank for net migration?
- Guatemala ranks 147th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.