Guatemala
Key Statistics
Data are 2024 UN data and may differ from national statistics agencies.
93000
Immigrant Population
0.5%
Immigrant Share of Total Population
1460000
Emigrant Population
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Inmigrantes Centroamericanos en los Estados Unidos
Los 3.4 millones de centroamericanos que se encontraban en Estados Unidos en 2015 mostraban una elevada actividad en el mercado laboral y, en su mayoría, carecían de permiso de residencia.
Central American Immigrants in the United States
The 3.4 million Central American immigrants living in the United States in 2015 were highly active in the labor market, with about half lacking legal status.
Increased Central American Migration to the United States May Prove an Enduring Phenomenon
Enduring unauthorized U.S. immigration of children and families from the Northern Triangle has been propelled by factors including violence and drought.
Trends in Unaccompanied Child and Family Migration from Central America
After reaching record highs in 2014, Central American child migration fell for a few months before rising again, showing enforcement surges cannot resolve the structural causes of this emigration.
Climate Change and Natural Disasters Displace Millions, Affect Migration Flows
Nepal’s earthquake, slow-burning droughts, and other events quietly redrew migration patterns and challenged existing protection frameworks.
Stopping the Revolving Door: Reception and Reintegration Services for Central American Deportees
Northern Central American governments offer basic returnee reception but long-term reintegration programs reach only a fraction of returnees, leaving many at risk of remigration.
Unaccompanied Child Migrants in U.S. Communities, Immigration Court, and Schools
The U.S. immigration court system has failed to resolve most unaccompanied children's legal status, leaving communities and schools with minimal federal support.
Central American Immigrants in the United States
In 2013, there were 3.2 million Central American immigrants in the United States, most of them from the Northern Triangle.
Migrants Deported from the United States and Mexico to the Northern Triangle: A Statistical and Socioeconomic Profile
Mexico is intercepting more northern Central American migrants before the U.S. border. But shifting flows without addressing root causes is not a lasting solution.
In-Country Processing in Central America: A Piece of the Puzzle
The Central American Minors program provides eligible northern Central American minors a legal alternative to dangerous migration, but historical precedent suggests limited reach.
