Groundnuts (peanuts) production in Belize
In 2024 Belize produced 263 t of groundnuts (peanuts), the 96th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 141%. The record was 291 t in 2023. Area harvested: 294 ha, yield 0.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 263 t
- World rank
- 96 of 107
- 10-year change
- +141%
- Record
- 291 t
- 2023
Groundnuts (peanuts) in Belize, 1989–2024 (tonnes)
Belize compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.9
- world 1.8 (−52%)
- kg per person
- 0.63
- world 7.05
- 10-year change
- +141%
- world +24%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | Fiji | 361 | 0.00% |
| 95 | Mauritius | 310 | 0.00% |
| 96 | Belize | 263 | 0.00% |
| 97 | Guyana | 250 | 0.00% |
| 98 | Costa Rica | 228 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of groundnuts (peanuts)
Share of the world total; Belize is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 263 | −9.6% | 294 | 0.89 |
| 2023 | 291 | +10% | 306 | 0.95 |
| 2022 | 264 | +161% | 276 | 0.96 |
| 2021 | 101 | +4.1% | 121 | 0.83 |
| 2020 | 97 | +43% | 102 | 0.95 |
| 2019 | 68 | −32% | 76 | 0.89 |
| 2018 | 100 | −20% | 75 | 1.33 |
| 2017 | 125 | −13% | 126 | 0.99 |
| 2016 | 143 | −9.5% | 133 | 1.08 |
| 2015 | 158 | +45% | 130 | 1.22 |
| 2014 | 109 | −20% | 88 | 1.24 |
| 2013 | 136 | −2.9% | 103 | 1.32 |
| 2012 | 140 | +10% | 107 | 1.31 |
| 2011 | 127 | −6.6% | 113 | 1.12 |
| 2010 | 136 | +116% | 100 | 1.36 |
| 2009 | 63 | −36% | 44 | 1.43 |
| 2008 | 99 | +1.0% | 98 | 1.01 |
| 2007 | 98 | −3.9% | 71 | 1.38 |
| 2006 | 102 | −9.7% | 55 | 1.85 |
| 2005 | 113 | +47% | 88 | 1.28 |
| 2004 | 77 | −6.1% | 57 | 1.35 |
| 2003 | 82 | −41% | 62 | 1.32 |
| 2002 | 139 | +17% | 96 | 1.45 |
| 2001 | 119 | +3.5% | 84 | 1.42 |
| 2000 | 115 | +17% | 82 | 1.40 |
| 1999 | 98 | +7.7% | 74 | 1.32 |
| 1998 | 91 | −64% | 77 | 1.18 |
| 1997 | 253 | +83% | 158 | 1.60 |
| 1996 | 138 | −33% | 99 | 1.39 |
| 1995 | 207 | +1,118% | 159 | 1.30 |
| 1994 | 17 | −84% | 16 | 1.06 |
| 1993 | 106 | +22% | 91 | 1.16 |
| 1992 | 87 | −45% | 73 | 1.19 |
| 1991 | 158 | +39% | 101 | 1.56 |
| 1990 | 114 | −19% | 68 | 1.68 |
| 1989 | 140 | — | 148 | 0.95 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 14 t USD 23,000
- Importer rank
- 126 of 141
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 groundnuts (peanuts) in Belize?
Belize produced 263 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Belize rank in the world for production of groundnuts (peanuts)?
Belize ranked 96th of 107 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 34.1% of the world total.
How has the production of groundnuts (peanuts) in Belize changed?
It rose by 141% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +24% for the world. The record was 291 t in 2023.
What is the yield of groundnuts (peanuts) in Belize?
0.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (263 t from 294 ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.
Does Belize export or import groundnuts, excluding shelled?
In 2024 Belize reported no exports and imports of 14 t (USD 23,000), 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. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
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.