Aquaculture production in Guatemala
Guatemala: Aquaculture production was 25,773 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Guatemala, 1960–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for aquaculture production in Guatemala is 25,773 metric tons, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 39.3% on the previous year and up 20.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Guatemala peaked at 42,490 metric tons in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
That places Guatemala 59th out of 216 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 | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 336.1 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 920 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,013 metric tons | 831 metric tons | 4,850 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,535 metric tons | 3,963 metric tons | 18,727 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 23,453 metric tons | 17,743 metric tons | 31,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 35,362 metric tons | 25,773 metric tons | 42,490 metric tons | 5 |
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More environment data for Guatemala
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) 11.03 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) 1.39 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 0.3188 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 4.03 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total fisheries production 39,980 metric tons (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 14,208 metric tons (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 20.37 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 1.11 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 1.76 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon intensity of GDP 0.2425 kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Guatemala?
- Aquaculture production in Guatemala was 25,773 metric tons in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest aquaculture production recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 42,490 metric tons in 2023.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Guatemala rank for aquaculture production?
- Guatemala ranks 59th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.5%. 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., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Aquaculture production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Aquaculture is understood to mean the farming of aquatic organisms including fish, molluscs, crustaceans and aquatic plants. Aquaculture production specifically refers to output from aquaculture activities, which are designated for final harvest for consumption.