Guatemala Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Guatemala's fertility rate was 2.14 in 2025, ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 7.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Guatemala's fertility rate stood at 2.14 in 2025, a decline of +0.17 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.14 by 2025. Guatemala ranked 93rd globally.
Guatemala’s total fertility rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year series, descending from an all‑time peak of 7.00 in 1960 to a trough of 2.14 in 2025, placing the country 93rd globally. The decline reflects a sustained transition in reproductive behavior, with the rate now hovering just above replacement level and closely matching peers such as Bangladesh (2.16) and Nicaragua (2.16). The pace of reduction accelerated after the 1990s, driven by expanded access to family planning, rising female education, and urbanisation, which together lowered the average number of births per woman. While the current level suggests a stabilising population, any resurgence in unmet contraceptive needs or economic shocks could halt progress. Continued investment in health services and gender‑focused policies will be essential to keep the fertility trajectory on a downward path toward long‑term demographic equilibrium.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.08 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.14 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.14 | −0.17 | #93 |
| 2023 | 2.31 | −0.03 | #133 |
| 2022 | 2.34 | −0.04 | #133 |
| 2021 | 2.39 | −0.08 | #132 |
| 2020 | 2.47 | −0.12 | #133 |
| 2019 | 2.59 | −0.15 | #138 |
| 2018 | 2.74 | −0.11 | #143 |
| 2017 | 2.86 | −0.12 | #145 |
| 2016 | 2.97 | −0.06 | #146 |
| 2015 | 3.03 | −0.06 | #147 |
| 2014 | 3.09 | −0.06 | #149 |
| 2013 | 3.15 | −0.07 | #152 |
| 2012 | 3.22 | −0.07 | #152 |
| 2011 | 3.29 | −0.08 | #154 |
| 2010 | 3.38 | −0.09 | #156 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guatemala matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guatemala's fertility rate was 2.14 in 2025. Ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 7.2% decrease from the previous year.
Guatemala's fertility rate peaked at 7.00 in 1960.
The lowest fertility rate in Guatemala was 2.14 in 2025.
Guatemala ranks 93rd globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guatemala's fertility rate is projected to reach 2.14 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Guatemala in 2025 was 2.14. This ranks 93rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guatemala_fertility-rate,
title = {Guatemala Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guatemala/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}