Animal protein consumption in Guatemala
Guatemala: Animal protein consumption was 1.18 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.18
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
166th
of 191 countries
All-time high
1.21
in 2021
All-time low
0.0703
in 1986
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Animal protein consumption in Guatemala, 1961–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Guatemala recorded 1.18 for animal protein consumption in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and up 55.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal protein consumption in Guatemala peaked at 1.21 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0703, in 1986.
Guatemala ranks 166th of 191 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.1411 | 0.1203 | 0.1812 | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.2388 | 0.1405 | 0.4062 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1786 | 0.0703 | 0.3347 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2905 | 0.1963 | 0.4694 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6373 | 0.4249 | 0.93 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.828 | 0.49 | 1.08 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.18 | 1.12 | 1.21 | 4 |
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More economy & growth data for Guatemala
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of gdp -15.41 (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 1.49 (2025)
- Gdp per capita worldbank constant usd 4,688 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp 13.19 (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd 87.61 billion (2025)
- Gdp per capita in international and market dollars 4,688 (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 7.68 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 201.77 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 26.27 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 61.91 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal protein consumption in Guatemala?
- Animal protein consumption in Guatemala was 1.18 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest animal protein consumption recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 1.21 in 2021.
- What is the lowest animal protein consumption recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0703 in 1986.
- How does Guatemala rank for animal protein consumption?
- Guatemala ranks 166th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is animal protein consumption rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Animal protein consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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