Banana production in Guatemala
Guatemala: Banana production was 2.84 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Banana production in Guatemala, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, banana production in Guatemala stood at 2.84 million tonnes.
The figure is down 6.8% on the previous year and down 17.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, banana production in Guatemala peaked at 4.65 million tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 285,800 tonnes, in 1965.
That places Guatemala 10th out of 152 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 365,356 tonnes | 285,800 tonnes | 478,200 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 436,560 tonnes | 374,000 tonnes | 486,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 469,400 tonnes | 398,000 tonnes | 592,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 702,519 tonnes | 454,215 tonnes | 1.03 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.92 million tonnes | 955,000 tonnes | 2.68 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.49 million tonnes | 2.56 million tonnes | 4.21 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.81 million tonnes | 2.84 million tonnes | 4.65 million tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is banana production in Guatemala?
- Banana production in Guatemala was 2.84 million 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 Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 4.65 million tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest banana production recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 285,800 tonnes in 1965.
- How does Guatemala rank for banana production?
- Guatemala ranks 10th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is banana production rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala 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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