Sesame seed production in Guatemala

Guatemala: Sesame seed production was 30,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
30,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
24th
of 78 countries
All-time high
60,750 tonnes
in 2015
All-time low
700 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Sesame seed production in Guatemala, 1961–2024

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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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Guatemala

  1. 21 Egypt 41,708 tonnes compare
  2. 22 Paraguay 37,200 tonnes compare
  3. 23 Thailand 31,000 tonnes compare
  4. 25 Bangladesh 29,997 tonnes compare
  5. 26 Iran 29,000 tonnes compare
  6. 27 Afghanistan 28,799 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 79 places →

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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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About this data

Indicator
Sesame seed production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
79 places, 4,362 data points, 1961–2024
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Sesame seed production is measured in tonnes.