Guatemala (GTM)

Guatemala is a country in Americas with a population of 18,968,300. Guatemala, the heart of the ancient Maya world, is known for its volcanic landscapes, colorful textiles, and vibrant markets. Guatemalans are proud of their indigenous heritage, marimba music, and a tradition of weaving stories into every aspect of life. Roman Catholicism and Evangelical Christianity are widespread, but many communities also honor Maya spiritual practices, such as ceremonies at sacred lakes and mountains, blending faith with a deep respect for nature.

People Groups of Guatemala:

Guatemala Fast Facts:

33 People Groups · 18,968,300 People

EngagementGroupsPopulation
Unengaged and Unreached1700
Engaged yet Unreached6937,900
No Longer Unreached2618,029,700

Guatemala Realities:

Weighted GSEC
5
Dying Daily
251
Dying Daily Without Christ
(84.9%) 213
Birth Rate per 1,000
20.6
Death Rate per 1,000
4.7

People Groups of Guatemala

Strategic Progress Index
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33 people groups

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion ▼
East IndiansEast IndiansGuatemala700Unengaged and UnreachedSpanishUnaffiliated
Palestinian ArabsPalestinian ArabsGuatemala1,900Engaged yet UnreachedLevantine ArabicSunni Islam
Deaf GuatemalansDeaf GuatemalansGuatemala193,000Engaged yet UnreachedGuatemalan Sign LanguageRoman Catholicism
ItzaItzaGuatemala3,200No Longer UnreachedSpanishProtestantism
AchiAchiGuatemala176,000No Longer UnreachedAchiFolk Catholicism
Todos Santos Cuchumatan MamTodos Santos Cuchumatan MamGuatemala89,500No Longer UnreachedMamFolk Catholicism
Southern MamSouthern MamGuatemala234,000No Longer UnreachedMamFolk Catholicism
Northern MamNorthern MamGuatemala340,000No Longer UnreachedMamFolk Catholicism
Central MamCentral MamGuatemala198,000No Longer UnreachedMamFolk Catholicism
Tacaneco MamTacaneco MamGuatemala41,000No Longer UnreachedMamFolk Catholicism
Western KanjobalWestern KanjobalGuatemala72,000No Longer UnreachedWestern KanjobalFolk Catholicism
AguacatecAguacatecGuatemala13,500No Longer UnreachedAguacatecoFolk Catholicism
ChortiChortiGuatemala122,000Engaged yet UnreachedChortíFolk Catholicism
ChujChujGuatemala102,000Engaged yet UnreachedChujFolk Catholicism
GarifunaGarifunaGuatemala21,500No Longer UnreachedGarifunaFolk Catholicism
GuatemalansGuatemalansGuatemala10,260,000No Longer UnreachedSpanishFolk Catholicism
SipacapenseSipacapenseGuatemala19,000No Longer UnreachedSipacapenseEthnoreligion
CakchiquelCakchiquelGuatemala1,170,000No Longer UnreachedKaqchikelEthnoreligion
XincaXincaGuatemala292,000Engaged yet UnreachedSpanishEthnoreligion
UspantecUspantecGuatemala5,400No Longer UnreachedUspantecoEthnoreligion
TzutujilTzutujilGuatemala118,000No Longer UnreachedTz'utujilEthnoreligion
TektitekTektitekGuatemala3,600No Longer UnreachedTektitekoEthnoreligion
IxilIxilGuatemala145,000No Longer UnreachedIxilEthnoreligion
SacapultecoSacapultecoGuatemala14,000No Longer UnreachedSacapultecoEthnoreligion
QuicheQuicheGuatemala3,215,000No Longer UnreachedK'iche'Ethnoreligion
PoptiPoptiGuatemala59,000No Longer UnreachedPopti'Ethnoreligion
PokomamPokomamGuatemala51,000No Longer UnreachedPoqomamEthnoreligion
PocomchiPocomchiGuatemala193,000No Longer UnreachedPoqomchi'Ethnoreligion
Mopan MayaMopan MayaGuatemala8,000No Longer UnreachedMopán MayaEthnoreligion
Tajumulco MamTajumulco MamGuatemala69,500No Longer UnreachedMamEthnoreligion
KekchiKekchiGuatemala1,495,000No Longer UnreachedKekchíEthnoreligion
Eastern KanjobalEastern KanjobalGuatemala227,000Engaged yet UnreachedQ'anjob'alEthnoreligion
KoreansKoreansGuatemala15,500No Longer UnreachedKoreanAtheism

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