Banana production in Belize
Belize: Banana production was 85,072 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Banana production in Belize, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for banana production in Belize is 85,072 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 26.6% on the previous year and down 19.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, banana production in Belize peaked at 105,881 tonnes in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1,500 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Belize 65th out of 152 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,044 tonnes | 1,500 tonnes | 8,300 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 7,070 tonnes | 1,500 tonnes | 21,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 20,474 tonnes | 14,000 tonnes | 35,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 42,552 tonnes | 20,996 tonnes | 57,846 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 64,930 tonnes | 42,974 tonnes | 78,856 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 89,371 tonnes | 72,365 tonnes | 105,881 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 86,121 tonnes | 67,220 tonnes | 99,467 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is banana production in Belize?
- Banana production in Belize was 85,072 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest banana production recorded in Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 105,881 tonnes in 2012.
- What is the lowest banana production recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,500 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Belize rank for banana production?
- Belize ranks 65th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is banana production rising or falling in Belize?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belize data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Banana production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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