People of Guatemala
Population
12,728,111
Age Distribution
0-14 years
2,641,179 (Male), 2,556,397 (Females)
15-64 years
3,426,376 (Male), 3,642,157 (Females)
65 years and over
3,426,376 (Male), 3,642,157 (Females)
Population Growth Rate
2%
Ethnic Groups
Mestizo (mixed Amerindian-Spanish - in local Spanish called Ladino) and European 59.4%, K'iche 9.1%, Kaqchikel 8.4%, Mam 7.9%, Q'eqchi 6.3%, other Mayan 8.6%, indigenous non-Mayan 0.2%, other 0.1% (2001 census)
Religions
Roman Catholic, Protestant, indigenous Mayan beliefs
Languages
Spanish 60%, Amerindian languages 40% (23 officially recognized Amerindian languages, including Quiche, Cakchiquel, Kekchi, Mam, Garifuna, and Xinca)
Life Expectancy
Total
69.69
Among Males
67.94
Among Females
71.52
Nationality
Noun
Guatemalan(s)
Adjective
Guatemalan
Literacy Rates
Definition
Age 15 and over can read and write
Total
69%
Among Males
75%
Among Females
63%
