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FAOSTAT · 1961–2024

Barley production in Guatemala

In 2024 Guatemala produced 18 t of barley, the 100th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 0.0%. The record was 1,633 t in 1999. Area harvested: 8 ha, yield 2.3 t/ha.

The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

Today’s prices
Production, 2024
18 t
World rank
100 of 100
10-year change
0.0%
Record
1,633 t
1999

Barley in Guatemala, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

05001k1.5k2k197019801990200020102020

Guatemala compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total
0.00%
0.00% in 2014
Yield, t/ha
2.3
world 3.2 (−30%)
kg per person
0.00
world 17.4
10-year change
0.0%
world −1.7%

Position in the world ranking

#CountryTonnesShare
98Bangladesh1950.00%
99Qatar1430.00%
100Guatemala180.00%

Full ranking of 100 countries

Map of world production of barley

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Guatemala is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

By year

YearTonnesChangeArea harvested, haYield, t/ha
202418−5.3%82.25
202319+5.6%82.38
2022180.0%82.25
202118−5.3%82.25
202019+5.6%82.38
2019180.0%82.25
2018180.0%82.25
2017180.0%82.25
2016180.0%82.25
2015180.0%82.25
201418+29%82.25
2013140.0%81.75
201214+7.7%81.75
2011130.0%81.63
201013−7.1%81.63
200914−39%141.00
200823−54%141.64
200750+22%212.38
2006410.0%211.95
200541−36%211.95
200464+78%282.29
2003360.0%142.57
200236−33%142.57
200154−96%143.86
20001,451−11%3873.75
19991,633+16%4133.95
19981,402+25%3394.14
19971,124+24%4612.44
1996903+6.2%4232.13
1995850−1.2%6001.42
1994860+14%7141.20
1993755+20%7411.02
1992630+3.8%8000.79
1991607−2.3%7700.79
1990621+16%7880.79
1989534−0.7%6760.79
1988538−9.3%5001.08
1987593−8.8%5001.19
1986650−5.8%5001.30
1985690+6.2%4801.44
1984650+68%4501.44
1983386−3.5%2601.48
1982400−11%2701.48
1981450−16%3001.50
1980538+13%3401.58
19794780.0%3301.45
1978478+79%3201.49
1977267−17%1801.48
1976322+0.9%2201.46
1975319+4.9%2101.52
1974304+35%2001.52
1973225+13%1501.50
1972200+12%1351.48
1971179+11%1201.49
1970161+9.5%1101.46
1969147+11%1001.47
1968133+39%901.48
196796−4.0%651.48
1966100+11%601.67
196590+13%501.80
196480+14%451.78
196370+17%401.75
196260+20%351.71
196150—301.67

Trade, 2024

Exports
10 t USD 14,000
Exporter rank
73 of 79
Imports
4 t USD 6,000
Importer rank
125 of 132

FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers

Questions and answers

What is the production of barley in Guatemala?

Guatemala produced 18 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

Where does Guatemala rank in the world for production of barley?

Guatemala ranked 100th of 100 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Russia with 11.7% of the world total.

How has the production of barley in Guatemala changed?

It rose by 0.0% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −1.7% for the world. The record was 1,633 t in 1999.

What is the yield of barley in Guatemala?

2.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (18 t from 8 ha), against a world average of 3.2 t/ha.

Does Guatemala export or import barley?

In 2024 Guatemala reported exports of 10 t (USD 14,000) and imports of 4 t (USD 6,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Guatemala is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

Other large producers

RussiaAustraliaGermanyFranceCanadaTurkeySpainUnited KingdomUkraineArgentinaIranKazakhstan

All countries producing barley

Other products of Guatemala

Sugar caneOil palm fruitBananasRaw sugarMaizePalm oilMelonsMolassesPotatoesCow milkTomatoesPineapples

Agricultural production in Guatemala

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.