Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Guatemala
Guatemala: Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested was 1,579 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Guatemala, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Guatemala stood at 1,579 ha.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and down 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Guatemala peaked at 124,816 ha in 1979 and was at its lowest, 1,408 ha, in 2015.
Guatemala ranks 122nd of 174 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 45,900 ha | — |
| 1962 | 72,900 ha | +58.8% |
| 1963 | 91,600 ha | +25.7% |
| 1964 | 98,500 ha | +7.5% |
| 1965 | 100,500 ha | +2.0% |
| 1966 | 85,050 ha | -15.4% |
| 1967 | 90,900 ha | +6.9% |
| 1968 | 97,600 ha | +7.4% |
| 1969 | 85,704 ha | -12.2% |
| 1970 | 75,599 ha | -11.8% |
| 1971 | 72,903 ha | -3.6% |
| 1972 | 71,600 ha | -1.8% |
| 1973 | 90,670 ha | +26.6% |
| 1974 | 105,170 ha | +16.0% |
| 1975 | 112,200 ha | +6.7% |
| 1976 | 84,860 ha | -24.4% |
| 1977 | 123,527 ha | +45.6% |
| 1978 | 124,563 ha | +0.8% |
| 1979 | 124,816 ha | +0.2% |
| 1980 | 124,402 ha | -0.3% |
| 1981 | 103,620 ha | -16.7% |
| 1982 | 80,060 ha | -22.7% |
| 1983 | 60,550 ha | -24.4% |
| 1984 | 56,800 ha | -6.2% |
| 1985 | 62,900 ha | +10.7% |
| 1986 | 67,990 ha | +8.1% |
| 1987 | 31,240 ha | -54.1% |
| 1988 | 41,050 ha | +31.4% |
| 1989 | 40,705 ha | -0.8% |
| 1990 | 39,620 ha | -2.7% |
| 1991 | 36,698 ha | -7.4% |
| 1992 | 39,654 ha | +8.1% |
| 1993 | 22,940 ha | -42.1% |
| 1994 | 15,732 ha | -31.4% |
| 1995 | 9,380 ha | -40.4% |
| 1996 | 6,170 ha | -34.2% |
| 1997 | 2,210 ha | -64.2% |
| 1998 | 3,540 ha | +60.2% |
| 1999 | 1,550 ha | -56.2% |
| 2000 | 1,950 ha | +25.8% |
| 2001 | 2,565 ha | +31.5% |
| 2002 | 1,966 ha | -23.4% |
| 2003 | 1,906 ha | -3.1% |
| 2004 | 1,896 ha | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 1,879 ha | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 1,794 ha | -4.5% |
| 2007 | 2,100 ha | +17.1% |
| 2008 | 1,777 ha | -15.4% |
| 2009 | 1,616 ha | -9.1% |
| 2010 | 1,686 ha | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 1,707 ha | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 1,680 ha | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 1,680 ha | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1,700 ha | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 1,408 ha | -17.2% |
| 2016 | 1,612 ha | +14.5% |
| 2017 | 1,585 ha | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 1,545 ha | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 1,585 ha | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 1,590 ha | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 1,573 ha | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 1,583 ha | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 1,582 ha | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 1,579 ha | -0.2% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 1,579 ha is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11,096 ha, 14% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 1,579 ha is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 6,467 ha, 24% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 85,406 ha | 45,900 ha | 100,500 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 98,591 ha | 71,600 ha | 124,816 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 66,932 ha | 31,240 ha | 124,402 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 17,749 ha | 1,550 ha | 39,654 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,945 ha | 1,616 ha | 2,565 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,619 ha | 1,408 ha | 1,707 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,581 ha | 1,573 ha | 1,590 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Guatemala
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.2971 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1481 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.314 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.2498 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.71 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0955 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 630.24 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.74 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Guatemala?
- Fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Guatemala was 1,579 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 124,816 ha in 1979.
- What is the lowest fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,408 ha in 2015.
- How does Guatemala rank for fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested?
- Guatemala ranks 122nd out of 174 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 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, published as part of Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.