This table lists languages spoken in Guatemala, including official, working, regional, and minority languages.
Percentages and speaker counts may be unavailable for some languages due to census and reporting limitations.
Language details
15 languages| Language | Statuses | Language presence |
|---|---|---|
|
Spanish
|
Official
Working
|
88% · ≈ 16.7 m |
|
Kaqchikel
|
Regional
|
8.8% · ≈ 1.7 m |
|
Kekchí
|
No special status | 8.8% · ≈ 1.7 m |
|
K'iche'
|
Regional
|
8.6% · ≈ 1.6 m |
|
Mam
|
No special status | 4.6% · ≈ 872 k |
|
English
|
No special status | 3.1% · ≈ 588 k |
|
Poqomchi'
|
No special status | 1.2% · ≈ 228 k |
|
Q'anjob'al
|
No special status | 1.2% · ≈ 228 k |
|
Achi
|
No special status | 1.1% · ≈ 209 k |
|
Ixil
|
Regional
|
0.9% · ≈ 169 k |
|
Chortí
|
Regional
|
0.1% · ≈ 25 k |
|
Sacapulteco
|
Regional
|
<0.1% · ≈ 10 k |
|
Uspanteco
|
Regional
|
<0.1% · ≈ 9 k |
|
Xinca
|
Regional
Minority
|
<0.1% · ≈ 5 k |
|
Mayan
|
National
Regional
|
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