Quality of life comparison

live 1.7 years longer

In Guatemala, the average life expectancy is 73 years (71 years for men, 75 years for women) as of 2022. In Marshall Islands, that number is 75 years (72 years for men, 77 years for women) as of 2022.

be 2.5 times more likely to be obese

In Guatemala, 21.2% of adults are obese as of 2016. In Marshall Islands, that number is 52.9% of people as of 2016.

be 87.9% less likely to live below the poverty line

In Guatemala, 59.3% live below the poverty line as of 2014. In Marshall Islands, however, that number is 7.2% as of 2019.

make 46.5% less money

Guatemala has a GDP per capita of $12,700 as of 2023, while in Marshall Islands, the GDP per capita is $6,800 as of 2023.

be 13.3 times more likely to be unemployed

In Guatemala, 2.7% of adults are unemployed as of 2023. In Marshall Islands, that number is 36.0% as of 2006.

be 18.0% more likely to be literate

In Guatemala, the literacy rate is 83.3% as of 2021. In Marshall Islands, it is 98.3% as of 2011.

be 17.3% less likely to die during infancy

In Guatemala, approximately 26.2 children (per 1,000 live births) die before they reach the age of one as of 2022. In Marshall Islands, on the other hand, 21.7 children do as of 2022.

be 24.1% less likely to have internet access

In Guatemala, approximately 51.0% of the population has internet access as of 2021. In Marshall Islands, about 38.7% do as of 2021.

spend 4.4 times more on education

Guatemala spends 3.1% of its total GDP on education as of 2021. Marshall Islands spends 13.6% of total GDP on education as of 2020.

spend 100.0% more on healthcare

Guatemala spends 6.5% of its total GDP on healthcare as of 2020. In Marshall Islands, that number is 13.0% of GDP as of 2020.