Higher over the period
Belize Sugarcane Production per Capita moved from 3,329 Kilogram in 2015 to 4,003 Kilogram in 2024 (+20.2%), an average of +2.1% a year. The series high was 4,790 Kilogram in 2021 and the low 3,329 Kilogram in 2015.
What Belize Sugarcane Production per Capita shows
Belize Sugarcane Production per Capita was 4,003 Kilogram in 2024, up 10.5% on 2023. Belize sugarcane production per capita recorded a highly significant and comparatively elevated trend between 2015 and 2024, reflecting the country’s strong dependence on sugarcane cultivation, limited population base, and the importance of the crop within its agricultural economy.
A 30.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2015) is 1,461 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +21.8% in 2021.
Ranks 2 of 26 countries covered
Among the 26 countries in this dataset, Belize ranks 2 for 2024, behind Eswatini (4,453 Kilogram) and Brazil (3,583 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 237.7 Kilogram, so Belize is above it.
Full series
Belize Sugarcane Production per Capita by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Kilogram.
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| Year | Kilogram | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,003 | +10.5% |
| 2023 | 3,622 | −19.1% |
| 2022 | 4,478 | −6.5% |
| 2021Peak | 4,790 | +21.8% |
| 2020 | 3,932 | −15.4% |
| 2019 | 4,650 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 4,491 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 4,476 | +10.4% |
| 2016 | 4,054 | +21.8% |
| 2015 Trough | 3,329 | — |
Regional context
How Belize compares in North America
Sugarcane Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Belize is highlighted.
1Belize4,003
2Guatemala1,245
3Costa Rica806.9
4Mexico405.4
5U.S.91.51
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Sugarcane Production per Capita — Sugarcane production per capita refers to the annual quantity of sugarcane produced by a country divided by its total population, measured on a per-person basis. The indicator represents the level of sugarcane production relative to population size and helps evaluate agricultural productivity, production capacity, and the importance of sugarcane cultivation within different economies. The dataset presents country-level sugarcane production per capita values for each year in the selected period, allowing comparison of production trends and changes over time.
The data includes the total agricultural production of sugarcane reported for each country and converted into a per capita measure using population estimates. It covers sugarcane cultivated and harvested for agricultural production, including output used for sugar manufacturing, ethanol production, industrial processing, and other agricultural applications. The indicator includes annual production variations influenced by factors such as cultivated area, crop yields, climatic conditions, farming practices, and agricultural policies. The dataset is compiled from agricultural production statistics and population data sources to provide comparable country-level measurements.
The data excludes sugarcane consumption, trade flows, imports, exports, sugar production, ethanol output, and processed sugar products. It does not measure productivity per hectare, farm-level efficiency, economic value, or revenue generated from sugarcane production. The indicator does not capture differences in cultivation methods, production costs, quality variations, or environmental impacts associated with sugarcane farming. It also excludes non-agricultural activities and does not represent total availability or consumption of sugarcane-derived products within a country.
About this indicator
Sugarcane Production per Capita — Sugarcane production per capita refers to the annual quantity of sugarcane produced by a country divided by its total population, measured on a per-person basis. The indicator represents the level of sugarcane production relative to population size and helps evaluate agricultural productivity, production capacity, and the importance of sugarcane cultivation within different economies. The dataset presents country-level sugarcane production per capita values for each year in the selected period, allowing comparison of production trends and changes over time.
The dataset indicates that Belize maintained one of the highest per capita sugarcane production levels among countries analyzed, increasing from 3,328.70 units in 2015 to 4,002.69 units in 2024. The overall trend demonstrates strong production capacity, although annual fluctuations were influenced by climatic conditions, harvest performance, and changes in agricultural productivity.
During the initial period from 2015 to 2019, Belize experienced substantial growth in sugarcane production per capita. Production increased from 3,328.70 units in 2015 to 4,649.76 units in 2019, supported by favorable growing conditions, expansion of cultivated areas, and the continued importance of sugar exports. The period also reflected the efficiency of Belize’s sugarcane sector, where agricultural output remained high relative to the country’s population size.
A temporary decline occurred in 2020, when production per capita decreased to 3,932.42 units. This reduction was influenced by agricultural disruptions, weather variability, and challenges affecting farming operations and market conditions. However, production recovered strongly in 2021, reaching a decade-high level of 4,789.78 units, indicating improved harvest performance and resilience within the sugarcane industry.
Following the peak in 2021, production moderated in subsequent years, declining to 4,478.40 units in 2022 and further to 3,621.79 units in 2023 before recovering to 4,002.69 units in 2024. Despite these fluctuations, Belize continued to maintain a strong per capita production position.
Overall, Belize’s sugarcane production per capita highlights the strategic importance of sugarcane in supporting agricultural income, export earnings, and rural economic activity. The indicator is valuable for assessing production efficiency, analyzing agricultural sustainability, and understanding Belize’s role in regional sugar markets.
- Indicator
- Sugarcane Production per Capita
- Country
- Belize
- Region
- North America
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Belize Sugarcane Production per Capita?
Sugarcane production per capita refers to the annual quantity of sugarcane produced by a country divided by its total population, measured on a per-person basis. The indicator represents the level of sugarcane production relative to population size and helps evaluate agricultural productivity, production capacity, and the importance of sugarcane cultivation within different economies. The dataset presents country-level sugarcane production per capita values for each year in the selected period, allowing comparison of production trends and changes over time.
What was Belize Sugarcane Production per Capita in 2024?
Belize Sugarcane Production per Capita was 4,003 Kilogram in 2024, up 10.5% on 2023.
How has Belize Sugarcane Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Belize Sugarcane Production per Capita moved from 3,329 Kilogram in 2015 to 4,003 Kilogram in 2024 (+20.2%), an average of +2.1% a year. The series high was 4,790 Kilogram in 2021 and the low 3,329 Kilogram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Belize Sugarcane Production per Capita?
The highest value was 4,790 Kilogram in 2021 and the lowest was 3,329 Kilogram in 2015.
What does the Belize Sugarcane Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the total agricultural production of sugarcane reported for each country and converted into a per capita measure using population estimates. It covers sugarcane cultivated and harvested for agricultural production, including output used for sugar manufacturing, ethanol production, industrial processing, and other agricultural applications. The indicator includes annual production variations influenced by factors such as cultivated area, crop yields, climatic conditions, farming practices, and agricultural policies. The dataset is compiled from agricultural production statistics and population data sources to provide comparable country-level measurements. Excluded: The data excludes sugarcane consumption, trade flows, imports, exports, sugar production, ethanol output, and processed sugar products. It does not measure productivity per hectare, farm-level efficiency, economic value, or revenue generated from sugarcane production. The indicator does not capture differences in cultivation methods, production costs, quality variations, or environmental impacts associated with sugarcane farming. It also excludes non-agricultural activities and does not represent total availability or consumption of sugarcane-derived products within a country.
Where does the Belize Sugarcane Production per Capita data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&time=2015..2024&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls&Food=Sugar+cane&Metric=Production&per+capita=true). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Kilogram.
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