Fish and seafood production in Guatemala
Guatemala: Fish and seafood production was 44,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fish and seafood production in Guatemala, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fish and seafood production in Guatemala is 44,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 18.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish and seafood production in Guatemala peaked at 47,000 tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1,300 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Guatemala 110th out of 191 countries with data for 2023, 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 | 2,344 tonnes | 1,300 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,903 tonnes | 3,070 tonnes | 5,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,443 tonnes | 2,390 tonnes | 4,330 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,956 tonnes | 7,340 tonnes | 25,870 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 32,744 tonnes | 14,920 tonnes | 43,170 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 40,200 tonnes | 33,000 tonnes | 47,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 44,250 tonnes | 44,000 tonnes | 45,000 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 fish and seafood production in Guatemala?
- Fish and seafood production in Guatemala was 44,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish and seafood production recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 47,000 tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest fish and seafood production recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,300 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Guatemala rank for fish and seafood production?
- Guatemala ranks 110th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fish and seafood production rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.9%. 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) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Fish and seafood production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fish and seafood production is measured as the sum of seafood from wild catch and fish farming (aquaculture).