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An intergovernmental organization established in 1951, IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.

146 Members and 98 observers
More than 450 field locations
More than 7,800 staff working on more than 2,700 projects
More than US$ 1.3 billion expenditures in 2011

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Warning - Internet Scams

Beware of fraudulent offers of migration assistance in the internet or email marketing.

Individuals considering migrating for whatever purpose or destination should take extreme caution in dealing with internet offers or email marketing in light of recent surge in fraudulent schemes.

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Guatemala

Facts and Figures

IOM Member State since 1986

Capital: Guatemala City
Population (2011): 14.8 million
Area: 108,890 sq km
Major Languages: Spanish, more than 20 indigenous languages
Currency: Quetzal (GTQ)
GDP per Capita PPP (2010): USD 4,785
HDI Rank (2011): 131 of 187
Remittances (2011 estimate): USD 4,503 million
Net Migration Rate (2010-2015): -1 migrants /1,000 population
Immigrants (2010): 0.4%
Women as a Percentage of Immigrants (2010): 54.4%
Population under 15 (2011): 41.1%
Adult HIV Prevalence (2009): 1%