Sesame seed production in Guatemala
Guatemala: Sesame seed production was 30,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sesame seed 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, sesame seed production in Guatemala stood at 30,000 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 45.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sesame seed production in Guatemala peaked at 60,750 tonnes in 2015 and was at its lowest, 700 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Guatemala 24th out of 78 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 | 2,360 tonnes | 700 tonnes | 5,200 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 11,769 tonnes | 6,745 tonnes | 15,525 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 20,576 tonnes | 11,750 tonnes | 28,050 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 28,689 tonnes | 22,510 tonnes | 35,562 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 34,485 tonnes | 19,051 tonnes | 43,852 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 47,945 tonnes | 38,000 tonnes | 60,750 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 31,000 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes | 35,000 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sesame seed production in Guatemala?
- Sesame seed production in Guatemala was 30,000 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 sesame seed production recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 60,750 tonnes in 2015.
- What is the lowest sesame seed production recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 700 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Guatemala rank for sesame seed production?
- Guatemala ranks 24th out of 78 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sesame seed production rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.2%. 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 Sesame seed production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Sesame seed production is measured in tonnes.