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Child pregnancy rates in Guatemala

Overview

In Guatemala, the Observatorio en Salud Sexual y Reproductiva (OSAR) reported 1,294 pregnancies among girls aged 10 to 14 between January and July 2026. Data from the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS) indicates that the majority of these cases involve 14-year-olds (941 cases), followed by 13-year-olds (291 cases).

The demographic breakdown shows nearly equal distribution between indigenous girls (634 cases) and non-indigenous girls (622 cases). Geographically, the highest concentrations were identified in Huehuetenango, Alta Verapaz, Quiché, and Petén.

OSAR has linked these figures to poverty, social vulnerability, and restricted access to health and protection services. Because Guatemalan law classifies sexual relations with minors under 14 as rape, the data has raised significant concerns regarding sexual violence and the violation of children's rights.

Entities

Grupo Estatal para Prevenir el Embarazo en Adolescentes (Gepea) · Observatorio en Salud Sexual y Reproductiva · Zacatecas (state) · David Monreal Ávila · María Elena Pérez Ortiz

Timeline

  1. 19 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Guatemala reports 1,294 pregnancies in girls aged 10 to 14

    Guatemala reported 1,294 pregnancies in girls aged 10 to 14 through July 2026, highlighting issues of sexual violence, poverty, and limited access to protection services.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Zacatecas sees 12% drop in teenage pregnancies in 2025

    Zacatecas reported a 12% decline in teenage pregnancies in 2025, falling to 2,648 cases from 2,982 in 2024, thanks to Gepea’s prevention efforts under Governor David Monreal Ávila.

Sources

montecristinoticias.com · n.com.do · tribunademexico.com