Fertilizer consumption in Guatemala
Guatemala: Fertilizer consumption was 305,586 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Guatemala, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Guatemala recorded 305,586 tonnes for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.8% on the previous year and up 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Guatemala peaked at 368,455 tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 14,498 tonnes, in 1965.
Guatemala ranks 47th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 23,946 tonnes | 14,498 tonnes | 41,246 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 67,757 tonnes | 24,803 tonnes | 103,414 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 99,410 tonnes | 68,062 tonnes | 129,395 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 170,652 tonnes | 117,007 tonnes | 209,338 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 181,666 tonnes | 121,909 tonnes | 211,610 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 278,604 tonnes | 226,246 tonnes | 321,424 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 317,465 tonnes | 254,979 tonnes | 368,455 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Guatemala
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 11.78 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 9.6% (2025)
- Rural population 8.17 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.7% (2025)
- Rural population 43.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.9% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 9.6% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 9.6% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 1.20 million hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Guatemala?
- Fertilizer consumption in Guatemala was 305,586 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fertilizer consumption recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 368,455 tonnes in 2020.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,498 tonnes in 1965.
- How does Guatemala rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Guatemala ranks 47th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.1%. 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 Fertilizer consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agricultural use from all fertilizer products (including nitrogenous, potash, and phosphate fertilizers).