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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 1.70× the other value.

Surface area

Honduras is higher

Honduras records 112,490 km², about 1.03× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Guatemala is higher

Guatemala records $113.20 billion, about 3.05× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇬🇹 Guatemala18,406,359
🇭🇳 Honduras10,825,703

Guatemala’s population is 70% larger than that of Honduras, a difference of 7,580,656.

Surface area

🇬🇹 Guatemala108,890 km²
🇭🇳 Honduras112,490 km²

Honduras’ surface area is 3.3% larger than that of Guatemala, a difference of 3,600 km².

Population density

🇬🇹 Guatemala169 /km²
🇭🇳 Honduras96.2 /km²

Guatemala’s population density is 76% higher than that of Honduras, a difference of 72.8 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇬🇹 Guatemala$113.20 billion · 2024
🇭🇳 Honduras$37.09 billion · 2024

Guatemala’s nominal GDP is 205% larger than that of Honduras, a difference of $76.11 billion.

GDP per capita

🇬🇹 Guatemala$6,150 · 2024
🇭🇳 Honduras$3,426 · 2024

Guatemala’s GDP per capita is 79% higher than that of Honduras, a difference of $2,724.

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

Guatemala City

Tegucigalpa

Population

18,406,359

10,825,703

Surface area

108,890 km²

112,490 km²

Population density

169 /km²

96.2 /km²

Nominal GDP

$113.20 billion · 2024

$37.09 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$6,150 · 2024

$3,426 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

Central America

Central America

Currency

Guatemalan quetzal · GTQ · Q

Honduran lempira · HNL · L

Nationality

Guatemalan

Honduran

Phone code

+502

+504

Internet domain

.gt

.hn

ISO codes

GT / GTM

HN / HND

Time zone

America/Guatemala

America/Tegucigalpa

Native name

Guatemala

Honduras

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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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About Honduras

Honduras, a vibrant nation nestled in the heart of Central America, blends lush rainforests, dramatic mountain ranges, and pristine coastal beaches into a tapestry of natural and cultural wonders. Known for its warmth and resilience, Honduras offers travelers a unique blend of ancient traditions and modern adventures.

Full Honduras profile →

Guatemala & Honduras: Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What is the capital of Honduras?

The capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa.

What is the population of Honduras?

Honduras has a recorded population of approximately 10,825,703 people.

How big is Honduras?

Honduras covers an area of about 112,490 km².

What is the population density of Honduras?

Honduras has a population density of roughly 96.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Honduras?

Honduras has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $37.09 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Honduras?

Honduras has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,426.

What currency is used in Honduras?

Honduras uses the Honduran lempira (HNL), with the symbol L.

Where is Honduras located?

Honduras is located in Central America, Americas.

What are people from Honduras called?

People from Honduras are referred to as Honduran.

What is the phone calling code for Honduras?

The international dialing code for Honduras is +504.

What is the internet domain for Honduras?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Honduras is .hn.

What time zone is Honduras in?

Honduras uses the America/Tegucigalpa time zone.

What is Honduras known for?

Honduras, a vibrant nation nestled in the heart of Central America, blends lush rainforests, dramatic mountain ranges, and pristine coastal beaches into a tapestry of natural and cultural wonders. Known for its warmth and resilience, Honduras offers travelers a unique blend of ancient traditions and modern adventures.