🇺🇸 United States

United States diaspora in Guatemala

People from United States in Guatemala meet here, city by city. Each community is a neighbourhood, not a crowd, so if yours is missing, start it.

Communities by city

How many people from United States live in Guatemala?

According to the United Nations, 10,200 people from the United States live in Guatemala.

In total, 3,090,000 people from United States live abroad, and about 1% of them live in Guatemala.

However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born here. The real community is therefore larger.

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where to meet people from United States in Guatemala

No community for people from United States exists in Guatemala on Compatri yet. However, one first member is enough to open one in their city.

As soon as a community starts, its meetups show up on the events page, with the date, the venue and the number of attendees.

Compatri follows cities such as Guatemala, and each one can host its community.

Joining the United States community in Guatemala

Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.

You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.

Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.

Frequently asked questions

How many people from United States live in Guatemala?

According to the UN, about 10,200 people from United States live in Guatemala. Their children born here do not count in this figure.

Which cities do people from United States live in in Guatemala?

Communities start where members sign up. If your city is still missing, suggest it: a community often begins with a handful of neighbours.

How can I meet people from United States in Guatemala?

Join the community of your city on Compatri, then attend the meetups its members organise. You can also host your own event.

Which other diasporas live in Guatemala?

According to the UN, the largest ones come from El Salvador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras, and South Korea.

When is the United States national day?

US Independence Day (Fourth of July) falls on July 4. In Guatemala too, the diaspora celebrates it every year.

Do I have to pay to join my community?

No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.

Elsewhere in the world

Elsewhere, the United States diaspora also lives in Mexico, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.