It is a fundamental goal of USAID to support young Guatemalans to take control of their future and lead prosperous lives in Guatemala. ¡Quedate Aqui!, is a video series featuring a young Guatemalan who through USAID’s Puentes Project, hard work, and determination is now a successful member of their community. Watch the videos
USAID advances Guatemala’s self-reliance by focusing on indigenous peoples, women, and youth to address a lack of economic opportunity, insecurity, and inadequate access to basic services, enabling them to achieve prosperous, secure, and dignified lives at home in Guatemala.
USAID partners with the Government to improve justice and security by strengthening community resilience, address corruption, and improve transparency and accountability.
USAID partners with the Government and the private sector to increase economic prosperity, inclusion, and stability.
USAID partners with the Government, Civil Society, and the private sector to strengthen governance, improve service delivery of public services, and increase civic participation in government.
Guatemala has high levels of violence, insecurity, and inequality which contribute to high levels of poverty, crime, and some of the lowest social development indicators in Latin America. Guatemala also has the youngest population in Latin America, a group that in its vast majority has insufficient training and job opportunities.
| Population | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| 17,915,568 | 54% | 46% |
| Female | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | 52% | 48% |
| Under 30 | Over 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 62% | 38% |
| Mayan | Spanish | |
|---|---|---|
| Languages | 30% | 70% |
| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | 83% | 17% |
| Over 17 | <17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 85% | 15% |
| Used Coyote | Other | |
|---|---|---|
| Crossing | 58% | 42% |
Irregular Migration in Guatemala 
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Last updated: October 14, 2021
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