Religions:
Roman Catholic, Protestant, indigenous Mayan beliefs
Languages:
Spanish 60%, Amerindian languages 40% (23 officially recognized
Amerindian languages, including Quiche, Cakchiquel, Kekchi, Mam,
Garifuna, and Xinca)
Literacy:
definition: age 15 and over can read and write total population: 69.1% male: 75.4% female: 63.3% (2002 census)
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education):
total: 10 years male: 11 years female: 10 years (2006)
Education expenditures:
2.6% of GDP (2006)