Which has higher population, Guatemala or Zambia?

Zambia, at 15,306 against 14,386 in Guatemala as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Zambia?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Guatemala vs Zambia: Population

Guatemala

14,386

in 2030

Zambia

15,306

in 2030

Guatemala rank

69th

Zambia rank

67th

Population over time

Guatemala
Zambia

How they compare

Zambia currently reports 15,306 against 14,386 in Guatemala, a difference of 920.

That makes Zambia's figure about 1.1 times Guatemala's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Guatemala ahead.

Guatemala ranks 69th and Zambia ranks 67th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Guatemala averaged higher in 4 and Zambia in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Guatemala	Zambia	Difference	Ahead
1990s	5,628	4,512	1,116	Guatemala
2000s	7,505	6,142	1,363	Guatemala
2010s	10,022	8,883	1,139	Guatemala
2020s	12,757	12,748	8.59	Guatemala
2030s	14,386	15,306	920	Zambia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Guatemala or Zambia?: Zambia, at 15,306 against 14,386 in Guatemala as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Guatemala and Zambia?: 920, with Zambia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Zambia?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Guatemala and Zambia rank globally for population?: Guatemala ranks 69th and Zambia ranks 67th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.