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Guatemala
18,552,339
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Nicaragua
6,954,531
Population nowAs of 2026, Guatemala has a population of about 18,552,339 while Nicaragua has about 6,954,531 — a difference of 11,597,808 people. Nicaragua is growing faster (0.9% per year).
| Guatemala | Metric | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9% | Growth rate / yr | 0.9% |
| 15.5 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 15.5 |
| 6.5 | Death rate / 1,000 | 6.5 |
| 170.4 | Density / km² | 53.5 |
| 48.9% | Male % | 48.9% |
| 88.0% | Literacy % | 88.0% |
| 11.0% | Smoking % | 11.0% |
| 66.2 | Life expectancy | 68.7 |