Guatemalan education

Guatemalan education is a system that aims to provide learning opportunities from primary to tertiary levels, but it faces challenges such as limited resources, disparities between urban and rural areas, and inequality in access. The government offers free, compulsory primary education, yet many children, especially indigenous groups, lack consistent attendance due to socioeconomic barriers. Secondary and higher education often have lower enrollment rates, with quality and infrastructure varying widely. Efforts are ongoing to improve literacy, increase enrollment, and address educational inequalities, but progress remains uneven, affecting lifelong opportunities for many Guatemalans.