As of 2023, Guatemala was the most populated country in Central America with over 17.5 million inhabitants. Honduras followed in second with over 10 million. In contrast, Belize was the least populated with less than half a million inhabitants.
Population of Central America in 2023, by country
(in million people)
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IMF. (October 24, 2024). Population of Central America in 2023, by country (in million people) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1399508/population-of-central-america-by-country/
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IMF. (2024). Population of Central America in 2023, by country (in million people). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1399508/population-of-central-america-by-country/
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