Central America Countries (2026)

Central America is a subregion of Americas containing 7 countries with a combined population of 51 million people. The region covers 522,278 km² with an average population density of 97 people per km². Average life expectancy across Central America is 75.2 years. Average GDP per capita is $9,062.

#1Guatemala

Pop: 18.1M

Area: 108,889 km²

GDP: $6,150

Life: 72.6y

#2Honduras

Pop: 9.9M

Area: 112,492 km²

GDP: $3,426

Life: 72.9y

#3Nicaragua

Pop: 6.8M

Area: 130,373 km²

GDP: $2,848

Life: 75.0y

#	Country	Population	Area (km²)	Density	Growth	Capital
1	Guatemala	18,079,810	108,889	166	+1.33%	Guatemala City
2	Honduras	9,892,632	112,492	88	+1.35%	Tegucigalpa
3	Nicaragua	6,803,886	130,373	52	+0.98%	Managua
4	El Salvador	6,029,976	21,041	287	+0.88%	San Salvador
5	Costa Rica	5,309,625	51,100	104	+0.50%	San José
6	Panama	4,064,780	75,417	54	+1.26%	Panama City
7	Belize	417,634	22,966	18	+0.88%	Belmopan

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