Wheat production in Guatemala
Guatemala: Wheat production was 761.88 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
761.88
Change on year
down 14.0%
World rank
118th
of 126 countries
All-time high
90,700
in 1984
All-time low
164
in 2019
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Wheat production in Guatemala, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wheat production in Guatemala is 761.88, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 14.0% on the previous year and down 54.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wheat production in Guatemala peaked at 90,700 in 1984 and was at its lowest, 164, in 2019.
That places Guatemala 118th out of 126 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Wheat production in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 24,656 | — |
| 1962 | 32,079 | +30.1% |
| 1963 | 35,609 | +11.0% |
| 1964 | 36,100 | +1.4% |
| 1965 | 27,164 | -24.8% |
| 1966 | 29,642 | +9.1% |
| 1967 | 31,555 | +6.5% |
| 1968 | 33,140 | +5.0% |
| 1969 | 31,208 | -5.8% |
| 1970 | 36,025 | +15.4% |
| 1971 | 38,031 | +5.6% |
| 1972 | 46,715 | +22.8% |
| 1973 | 47,104 | +0.8% |
| 1974 | 51,106 | +8.5% |
| 1975 | 45,382 | -11.2% |
| 1976 | 47,864 | +5.5% |
| 1977 | 55,752 | +16.5% |
| 1978 | 59,616 | +6.9% |
| 1979 | 56,764 | -4.8% |
| 1980 | 58,128 | +2.4% |
| 1981 | 55,300 | -4.9% |
| 1982 | 48,600 | -12.1% |
| 1983 | 69,600 | +43.2% |
| 1984 | 90,700 | +30.3% |
| 1985 | 53,800 | -40.7% |
| 1986 | 52,744 | -2.0% |
| 1987 | 45,418 | -13.9% |
| 1988 | 49,895 | +9.9% |
| 1989 | 44,225 | -11.4% |
| 1990 | 32,033 | -27.6% |
| 1991 | 22,680 | -29.2% |
| 1992 | 22,680 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 24,267 | +7.0% |
| 1994 | 26,004 | +7.2% |
| 1995 | 26,003 | -0.0% |
| 1996 | 23,690 | -8.9% |
| 1997 | 23,000 | -2.9% |
| 1998 | 14,633 | -36.4% |
| 1999 | 8,246 | -43.6% |
| 2000 | 9,525 | +15.5% |
| 2001 | 6,214 | -34.8% |
| 2002 | 2,676 | -56.9% |
| 2003 | 2,830 | +5.8% |
| 2004 | 4,232 | +49.5% |
| 2005 | 2,976 | -29.7% |
| 2006 | 1,588 | -46.6% |
| 2007 | 1,864 | +17.4% |
| 2008 | 1,846 | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 1,547 | -16.2% |
| 2010 | 1,438 | -7.0% |
| 2011 | 1,433 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 1,515 | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 1,556 | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 1,674 | +7.6% |
| 2015 | 594.21 | -64.5% |
| 2016 | 743.89 | +25.2% |
| 2017 | 638 | -14.2% |
| 2018 | 464 | -27.3% |
| 2019 | 164 | -64.7% |
| 2020 | 239.31 | +45.9% |
| 2021 | 397.19 | +66.0% |
| 2022 | 641 | +61.4% |
| 2023 | 885.59 | +38.2% |
| 2024 | 761.88 | -14.0% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 761.88 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 981,240, 0% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 761.88 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 292,710, 0% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 31,239 | 24,656 | 36,100 | 9 |
| 1970s | 48,436 | 36,025 | 59,616 | 10 |
| 1980s | 56,841 | 44,225 | 90,700 | 10 |
| 1990s | 22,324 | 8,246 | 32,033 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,530 | 1,547 | 9,525 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,022 | 164 | 1,674 | 10 |
| 2020s | 584.99 | 239.31 | 885.59 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
More reference data data for Guatemala
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9286 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1246 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 7.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6786 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wheat production in Guatemala?
- Wheat production in Guatemala was 761.88 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wheat production recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 90,700 in 1984.
- What is the lowest wheat production recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 164 in 2019.
- How does Guatemala rank for wheat production?
- Guatemala ranks 118th out of 126 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wheat production rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Wheat production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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