Guatemala Palm Oil Production per Capita

Palm Oil Production per Capita — Palm oil production per capita refers to the annual quantity of palm oil produced by a country relative to its population, measured in kilograms or grams per person. This indicator represents the average palm oil production contribution per individual and helps assess production intensity, agricultural productivity, and the relative importance of palm oil cultivation within a country's agriculture sector. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-level time series, with values reported annually for the selected period. The data is based on global food production statistics and provides comparable production measurements across countries and years. Inclusions: The data includes annual palm oil production volumes adjusted according to population size for each country, covering the production of palm oil from agricultural activities during the selected period. It includes country-level production estimates reported on a per capita basis and captures changes resulting from variations in cultivation, plantation output, agricultural productivity, and population growth. The indicator covers palm oil production trends from 2015 to 2023, enabling comparisons of production performance across regions and countries. The dataset includes values expressed in kilograms or grams per capita depending on the reporting unit and provides historical production trends for agricultural analysis. Exclusions: The data excludes palm oil consumption, imports, exports, processing volumes, and market demand indicators. It does not represent individual consumption levels or availability of palm oil within a country. The indicator does not measure plantation area, yield per hectare, production costs, or economic value generated from palm oil production. It also excludes other vegetable oils and agricultural commodities that are not classified as palm oil. Differences between countries may occur due to variations in agricultural practices, climatic conditions, production systems, and population sizes. The indicator focuses only on production output relative to population and does not capture broader environmental, social, or trade-related impacts associated with palm oil production.

Production continued to rise, reaching 51.22 kilograms in 2018, before easing marginally to 50.47 kilograms in 2019 and 48.97 kilograms in 2020. A temporary decline occurred in 2021, when production fell to 45.46 kilograms per capita, but the country recorded a strong recovery in 2022, reaching the period's highest level of 62.22 kilograms per capita. In 2023, production moderated to 51.53 kilograms, remaining well above the levels observed during the early years of the study period. Overall, the data indicates that Guatemala sustained a stable and productive palm oil industry despite year-to-year variations caused by agricultural, climatic, or market-related factors. Measuring production on a per capita basis provides a standardized view of output relative to population, enabling more meaningful comparisons across years and with other palm oil-producing countries. The dataset highlights Guatemala's continued importance as a palm oil producer within Central America and reflects the country's consistent agricultural productivity over the nine-year period. This macro indicator is valuable for policymakers, agricultural economists, researchers, and industry stakeholders seeking to assess long-term production performance, monitor sector development, and evaluate changes in palm oil output. Covering 2015 to 2023, the data supports analyses of agricultural trends, production efficiency, and the evolving role of palm oil within Guatemala's agricultural sector while providing a reliable reference for regional and international comparisons.