Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Guatemala  | Nicaragua  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Guatemala | Republic of Nicaragua |
Continent  | North America | North America |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Guatemala City | Managua |
Latitude  | 15° 30′ 0″ N | 13° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 90° 15′ 0″ W | 85° 0′ 0″ W |
The total area of Guatemala is 108,889 sq km, and the total area of Nicaragua is 130,375 sq km. Guatemala is smaller than Nicaragua by 21,486 sq km. Guatemala is around 1.20 times smaller than Nicaragua.
Indicators | Guatemala | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 108,889 Sq km | 130,375 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 21,486 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 42,042 Sq Mile | 50,338 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 8,296 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.4 % | 7.14 % |
Indicators | Guatemala | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Guatemala City | Managua |
Demonyms  | Guatemalan | Nicaraguan |
Official Languages  | Spanish | Spanish |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 88 % | 84.4 % |
The people of Guatemala are called Guatemalan, and the people of Nicaragua are called Nicaraguan.
Indicators | Guatemala | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Quetzal | Nicaraguan Córdoba |
Currency Symbol  | GTQ | NIO |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +502 | +505 |
Internet TLD  | .gt | .ni |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | GT | NI |
Indicators | Guatemala | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Himno Nacional de Guatemala | Salve a ti, Nicaragua |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National Anthem of Guatemala | Hail to Thee, Nicaragua |
National Animal  | Resplendent Quetzal | Turquoise-browed Motmot |
National Bird  | Resplendent Quetzal | Turquoise-browed Motmot |
National Flower  | White Nun Orchid | Sacuanjoche (Plumeria) |
National Sport  | Football | Baseball |
National Colors  | Blue and white | Blue and white |
Indicators | Guatemala | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 04:42 AM | 04:42 AM |
Timezones  | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Guatemala is [04:42 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Nicaragua is [04:42 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025].
So the current time and date in Guatemala and Nicaragua are same.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Guatemala as of 2023 is estimated to be around 17,602,431, and the total population of Nicaragua as of 2023 is estimated to be around 7,046,310.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Guatemala had 10,556,121 more people than Nicaragua.
The annual Population Growth in Guatemala is 1.58% and the annual population growth in Nicaragua is 1.42%.
Indicators | Guatemala | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 21.8 % | 20 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 73.8 % | 75 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.44 % | 5.01 % |
Indicators | Guatemala | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Guatemala City | Managua |
Current Time | 04:42 AM | 04:42 AM |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  | Few Clouds |
Current Temperature  | 16.86 Degree Celsius | 24.69 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.06 km/hr, 160 Degree | 2.06 km/hr, 100 Degree |
Humidity  | 97 % | 88 % |
Indicators | Guatemala | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.35 (Births Per Woman) | 2.28 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 280.03 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 180.18 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 173.23 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 91.63 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 18.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 13.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Guatemala | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (55.8 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (89.3 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Diarrhoeal diseases ( 14.9 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions ( 14.9 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 12.6 (people per 100K population) | 13.6 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 5.91 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 4.35 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.07 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.08 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Guatemala, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 55.8 people per 100,000 people in Guatemala, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 89.3 people per 100,000 people in Nicaragua, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Guatemala, spent [ 6.9% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Nicaragua, spent [ 9.68% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Guatemala | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 32.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 35.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 26.8% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 33.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 1.63 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 4.17 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | Yet to Update |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Guatemala, are 1.25 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Nicaragua.
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