Falling to a series low
North America Sugarcane Production per Capita moved from 323.8 Kilogram in 2015 to 257.9 Kilogram in 2024 (−20.3%), an average of −2.5% a year. The series high was 323.8 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 257.9 Kilogram in 2024.
What North America Sugarcane Production per Capita shows
North America Sugarcane Production per Capita was 257.9 Kilogram in 2024, down 2.3% on 2023. Sugarcane production per capita in North America showed an overall declining trend between 2015 and 2024, despite several fluctuations during the period. The regional production level decreased from 323.81 kilograms per capita in 2015 to 257.94 kilograms per capita in 2024, representing an overall decline of approximately 20.34%.
A 20.3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2024) is 65.87 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −5.2% in 2023.
Belize leads the region
Within North America, Belize has the highest value in 2024 at 4,003 Kilogram.
Country ranking
Sugarcane Production per Capita by country, 2024
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Kilogram↕ | vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belize | 4,003 | +10.5% | |
| 2 | Guatemala | 1,245 | −5.9% | |
| 3 | Costa Rica | 806.9 | +20.4% | |
| 4 | Mexico | 405.4 | −5.4% | |
| 5 | U.S. | 91.51 | +5.1% |
By region
Sugarcane Production per Capita by region
Kilogram, 2024. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
North America 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 Trough | 257.9 | −2.3% |
| 2023 | 264 | −5.2% |
| 2022 | 278.3 | −0.8% |
| 2021 | 280.6 | −5% |
| 2020 | 295.4 | −4.9% |
| 2019 | 310.7 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 303.7 | −3% |
| 2017 | 313.1 | −1.9% |
| 2016 | 319.2 | −1.4% |
| 2015Peak | 323.8 | — |
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Sugarcane Production per Capita — Sugarcane Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of sugarcane produced relative to the total population of a country, region, or the world. The indicator is calculated by dividing total annual sugarcane production by the corresponding population and is expressed in kilograms or grams per person, depending on the scale of the reported data. It provides a population-adjusted measure of sugarcane agricultural output and supports comparisons of production trends across geographical areas and over time.
The data includes annual sugarcane production generated through agricultural cultivation and harvesting within the selected country, region, or global area. It covers the total quantity of sugarcane produced during each reported year and adjusts production values using the corresponding population. The indicator includes annual changes associated with variations in harvested area, crop yields, weather conditions, agricultural practices, production capacity, and other factors affecting sugarcane output. The data is presented as an annual time series for the selected years and geographical areas available in the source dataset.
The data excludes actual sugarcane consumption, individual dietary intake, and the quantity of sugarcane available for domestic use. It does not directly measure sugarcane imports, exports, trade flows, inventories, or changes in stocks. The indicator also excludes post-harvest losses, processing and distribution losses, and the production of processed sugarcane products, including refined sugar, molasses, ethanol, and other derived products. Differences in the reported values may arise from changes in production estimates, population data, data collection methods, reporting practices, geographical coverage, or revisions to the underlying dataset.
About this indicator
Sugarcane Production per Capita — Sugarcane Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of sugarcane produced relative to the total population of a country, region, or the world. The indicator is calculated by dividing total annual sugarcane production by the corresponding population and is expressed in kilograms or grams per person, depending on the scale of the reported data. It provides a population-adjusted measure of sugarcane agricultural output and supports comparisons of production trends across geographical areas and over time.
Production declined gradually from 323.81 kilograms in 2015 to 303.66 kilograms in 2018, followed by a temporary increase to 310.72 kilograms in 2019. The regional figure then continued to decline, reaching 295.38 kilograms in 2020, 280.58 kilograms in 2021, 278.33 kilograms in 2022, and 263.96 kilograms in 2023, before falling further in 2024.
Among the selected countries, Belize recorded the highest sugarcane production per capita throughout the period. Production increased from 3,328.70 kilograms per capita in 2015 to a peak of 4,789.78 kilograms in 2021, before fluctuating and reaching 4,002.69 kilograms in 2024. Belize’s consistently high values reflect the significant role of sugarcane cultivation in its agricultural sector.
Guatemala recorded the second-highest production levels but experienced a substantial long-term decline. Its production decreased from 2,120.57 kilograms per capita in 2015 to 1,244.56 kilograms in 2024, despite temporary increases during some years. Costa Rica also showed an overall downward trend, falling from 901.62 kilograms per capita in 2015 to 806.89 kilograms in 2024, although production recovered from 670.40 kilograms in 2023.
Mexico maintained comparatively stable production during the first half of the period, ranging between approximately 456 and 472 kilograms per capita, before declining to 405.40 kilograms in 2024. In contrast, the United States recorded much lower production levels, fluctuating between 85.77 and 96.48 kilograms per capita, and ending at 91.51 kilograms in 2024.
Overall, North America’s sugarcane production per capita declined between 2015 and 2024. While Belize remained the region’s strongest producer on a per-person basis, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Mexico, and the regional average showed varying degrees of long-term reduction.
- Indicator
- Sugarcane Production per Capita
- 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 North America Sugarcane Production per Capita?
Sugarcane Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of sugarcane produced relative to the total population of a country, region, or the world. The indicator is calculated by dividing total annual sugarcane production by the corresponding population and is expressed in kilograms or grams per person, depending on the scale of the reported data. It provides a population-adjusted measure of sugarcane agricultural output and supports comparisons of production trends across geographical areas and over time.
What was North America Sugarcane Production per Capita in 2024?
North America Sugarcane Production per Capita was 257.9 Kilogram in 2024, down 2.3% on 2023.
How has North America Sugarcane Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
North America Sugarcane Production per Capita moved from 323.8 Kilogram in 2015 to 257.9 Kilogram in 2024 (−20.3%), an average of −2.5% a year. The series high was 323.8 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 257.9 Kilogram in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest North America Sugarcane Production per Capita?
The highest value was 323.8 Kilogram in 2015 and the lowest was 257.9 Kilogram in 2024.
What does the North America Sugarcane Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes annual sugarcane production generated through agricultural cultivation and harvesting within the selected country, region, or global area. It covers the total quantity of sugarcane produced during each reported year and adjusts production values using the corresponding population. The indicator includes annual changes associated with variations in harvested area, crop yields, weather conditions, agricultural practices, production capacity, and other factors affecting sugarcane output. The data is presented as an annual time series for the selected years and geographical areas available in the source dataset. Excluded: The data excludes actual sugarcane consumption, individual dietary intake, and the quantity of sugarcane available for domestic use. It does not directly measure sugarcane imports, exports, trade flows, inventories, or changes in stocks. The indicator also excludes post-harvest losses, processing and distribution losses, and the production of processed sugarcane products, including refined sugar, molasses, ethanol, and other derived products. Differences in the reported values may arise from changes in production estimates, population data, data collection methods, reporting practices, geographical coverage, or revisions to the underlying dataset.
Where does the North America 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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