Central America Countries (2026)

Central America is a subregion of Americas containing 7 countries with a combined population of 53 million people. The region covers 522,278 km² with an average population density of 101 people per km². Average life expectancy across Central America is 75.2 years. Average GDP per capita is $9,062.

#1Guatemala

Pop: 18.4M

Area: 108,889 km²

GDP: $6,150

Life: 72.6y

#2Honduras

Pop: 10.8M

Area: 112,492 km²

GDP: $3,426

Life: 72.9y

#3Nicaragua

Pop: 6.9M

Area: 130,373 km²

GDP: $2,848

Life: 75.0y

#	Country	Population	Area (km²)	Density	Growth	Capital
1	Guatemala	18,406,359	108,889	169	+1.54%	Guatemala City
2	Honduras	10,825,703	112,492	96	+1.68%	Tegucigalpa
3	Nicaragua	6,916,140	130,373	53	+1.35%	Managua
4	El Salvador	6,338,193	21,041	301	+0.45%	San Salvador
5	Costa Rica	5,129,910	51,100	100	+0.48%	San José
6	Panama	4,515,577	75,417	60	+1.27%	Panama City
7	Belize	417,072	22,966	18	+1.44%	Belmopan

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