Guatemala Generation Breakdown 2026: How Many Millennials, Gen Z, and Boomers?
In Guatemala, Gen Z is the largest generation: 5,958,674 people, 31.4% of the population.
Population on 1 July 2026, UN World Population Prospects 2024 (medium variant). See the population pyramid for Guatemala.
- Gen Beta — 561,044 (3.0%)
- Gen Alpha — 4,632,475 (24.4%)
- Gen Z — 5,958,674 (31.4%)
- Millennials — 4,359,362 (23.0%)
- Gen X — 2,191,238 (11.6%)
- Baby Boomers — 1,131,510 (6.0%)
- Silent Generation — 133,425 (0.7%)
- Greatest Generation — 250 (<0.1%)
Generation Population Distribution - Guatemala
Generation Breakdown by Population - Guatemala
Total Population: 18,967,978
| Generation | Birth Years | Age Range (2026) | Population | % of Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gen Beta | 2025–2039 | 0–1 years | 561,044 | 3.0% | 285,495 | 275,549 |
Gen Alpha | 2013–2024 | 2–13 years | 4,632,475 | 24.4% | 2,352,382 | 2,280,093 |
Gen Z | 1997–2012 | 14–29 years | 5,958,674 | 31.4% | 3,006,450 | 2,952,224 |
Millennials | 1981–1996 | 30–45 years | 4,359,362 | 23.0% | 2,170,576 | 2,188,787 |
Gen X | 1965–1980 | 46–61 years | 2,191,238 | 11.6% | 1,031,244 | 1,159,993 |
Baby Boomers | 1946–1964 | 62–80 years | 1,131,510 | 6.0% | 504,914 | 626,596 |
Silent Generation | 1928–1945 | 81–98 years | 133,425 | 0.7% | 57,336 | 76,089 |
Greatest Generation | before 1928 | 99+ years | 250 | <0.1% | 54 | 196 |
| Total | 18,967,978 | 100.0% | 9,408,450 | 9,559,528 | ||
Population on 1 July 2026, UN World Population Prospects 2024 (medium variant). Generation definitions: Pew Research Center (Silent–Gen Z); McCrindle Research (Gen Alpha, Gen Beta).
Guatemala Generations: Frequently Asked Questions
Population on 1 July 2026, UN World Population Prospects 2024 (medium variant).
What is the largest generation in Guatemala?
Gen Z is the largest generation in Guatemala, with 5,958,674 people (31.4%).
How many Gen Z, Millennials and Baby Boomers are in Guatemala?
Guatemala has 5,958,674 Gen Z, 4,359,362 Millennials and 1,131,510 Baby Boomers.
What share of Guatemala is Gen Z, and how does it rank?
Gen Z is 31.4% of Guatemala, the 22nd-highest Gen Z share of the 194 countries.
How do the youngest and oldest generations compare in Guatemala?
The youngest generations, Gen Alpha and Gen Beta, together number 5,193,519 in Guatemala, versus 133,675 in the oldest two, the Silent and Greatest generations.
How does the largest generation in Guatemala compare with the world?
Gen Z is 31.4% of Guatemala, compared with 24.7% worldwide.
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