Sweet potato production in Guatemala
Guatemala: Sweet potato production was 4,565 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sweet potato production in Guatemala, 1993–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, sweet potato production in Guatemala stood at 4,565 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.2% on the previous year and up 2,302.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sweet potato production in Guatemala peaked at 5,075 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 40 tonnes, in 1994.
That places Guatemala 80th out of 120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 91.43 tonnes | 40 tonnes | 200 tonnes | 7 |
| 2000s | 162.5 tonnes | 50 tonnes | 500 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 735.06 tonnes | 70 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,249 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 5,075 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
- 77 Mauritania 5,313 tonnes compare
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More reference data data for Guatemala
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- Winter temperature anomalies 0.8885 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sweet potato production in Guatemala?
- Sweet potato production in Guatemala was 4,565 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 sweet potato production recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 5,075 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest sweet potato production recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 40 tonnes in 1994.
- How does Guatemala rank for sweet potato production?
- Guatemala ranks 80th out of 120 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sweet potato production rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,302.7%. 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 Sweet potato production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Sweet potato production is measured in tonnes.