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BelizevsGuatemala

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Guatemala is higher

Guatemala records 18,406,359, about 44.1× the other value.

Surface area

Guatemala is higher

Guatemala records 108,890 km², about 4.74× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Guatemala is higher

Guatemala records $113.20 billion, about 35.3× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇧🇿 Belize417,072
🇬🇹 Guatemala18,406,359

Guatemala’s population is about 44.1× that of Belize, a difference of 17,989,287.

Surface area

🇧🇿 Belize22,966 km²
🇬🇹 Guatemala108,890 km²

Guatemala’s surface area is 374% larger than that of Belize, a difference of 85,924 km².

Population density

🇧🇿 Belize18.2 /km²
🇬🇹 Guatemala169 /km²

Guatemala’s population density is 831% higher than that of Belize, a difference of 151 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇿 Belize$3.20 billion · 2024
🇬🇹 Guatemala$113.20 billion · 2024

Guatemala’s nominal GDP is about 35.3× that of Belize, a difference of $110.00 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇿 Belize$7,681 · 2024
🇬🇹 Guatemala$6,150 · 2024

Belize’s GDP per capita is 25% higher than that of Guatemala, a difference of $1,531.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Belmopan

Guatemala City

Population

417,072

18,406,359

Surface area

22,966 km²

108,890 km²

Population density

18.2 /km²

169 /km²

Nominal GDP

$3.20 billion · 2024

$113.20 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$7,681 · 2024

$6,150 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

Central America

Central America

Currency

Belize dollar · BZD · $

Guatemalan quetzal · GTQ · Q

Nationality

Belizean

Guatemalan

Phone code

+501

+502

Internet domain

.bz

.gt

ISO codes

BZ / BLZ

GT / GTM

Time zone

America/Belize

America/Guatemala

Native name

Belize

Guatemala

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About Belize

Belize, a vibrant Central American gem, blends lush jungles, a world‑class barrier reef, and rich Mayan heritage into one unforgettable tapestry of culture, history, and natural beauty.

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About Guatemala

Guatemala, nestled between Mexico and the Pacific Ocean, blends highland mystique with lush lowland tropics, making it a focal point of Central American culture and history.

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Belize & Guatemala: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Belize?

The capital of Belize is Belmopan.

What is the population of Belize?

Belize has a recorded population of approximately 417,072 people.

How big is Belize?

Belize covers an area of about 22,966 km².

What is the population density of Belize?

Belize has a population density of roughly 18.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Belize?

Belize has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.20 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Belize?

Belize has a GDP per capita of approximately $7,681.

What currency is used in Belize?

Belize uses the Belize dollar (BZD), with the symbol $.

Where is Belize located?

Belize is located in Central America, Americas.

What are people from Belize called?

People from Belize are referred to as Belizean.

What is the phone calling code for Belize?

The international dialing code for Belize is +501.

What is the internet domain for Belize?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Belize is .bz.

What time zone is Belize in?

Belize uses the America/Belize time zone.

What is Belize known for?

Belize, a vibrant Central American gem, blends lush jungles, a world‑class barrier reef, and rich Mayan heritage into one unforgettable tapestry of culture, history, and natural beauty.

What is the capital of Guatemala?

The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City.

What is the population of Guatemala?

Guatemala has a recorded population of approximately 18,406,359 people.

How big is Guatemala?

Guatemala covers an area of about 108,890 km².

What is the population density of Guatemala?

Guatemala has a population density of roughly 169 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Guatemala?

Guatemala has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $113.20 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Guatemala?

Guatemala has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,150.

What currency is used in Guatemala?

Guatemala uses the Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ), with the symbol Q.

Where is Guatemala located?

Guatemala is located in Central America, Americas.

What are people from Guatemala called?

People from Guatemala are referred to as Guatemalan.

What is the phone calling code for Guatemala?

The international dialing code for Guatemala is +502.

What is the internet domain for Guatemala?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Guatemala is .gt.

What time zone is Guatemala in?

Guatemala uses the America/Guatemala time zone.

What is Guatemala known for?

Guatemala, nestled between Mexico and the Pacific Ocean, blends highland mystique with lush lowland tropics, making it a focal point of Central American culture and history.