Central America's "Northern Triangle"

Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras, together known as the Northern Triangle of Central America, are responsible for 85% of all Central American migrants to the United States over the past three years. Stable, democratic Costa Rica is not a source of migration; like the U.S., it receives Central American migrants. Hover over each country of focus for more information.

All data from 2018 or 2019 except Guatemala's poverty rate, where the most recent reported figure is from 2014.
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