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Guatemala
18,552,334
Population nowvs
Peru
34,706,385
Population nowAs of 2026, Guatemala has a population of about 18,552,334 while Peru has about 34,706,385 — a difference of 16,154,051 people. Guatemala is growing faster (0.9% per year).
| Guatemala | Metric | Peru |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9% | Growth rate / yr | 0.7% |
| 15.5 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 14.0 |
| 6.5 | Death rate / 1,000 | 7.0 |
| 170.4 | Density / km² | 27.0 |
| 48.9% | Male % | 49.0% |
| 88.0% | Literacy % | 94.0% |
| 11.0% | Smoking % | 12.0% |
| 66.2 | Life expectancy | 70.0 |