Bananas — Production in French Guiana
French Guiana: Bananas — Production was 3,582 t in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Bananas — Production in French Guiana, 1961–2006
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2006, bananas — production in French Guiana stood at 3,582 t.
That represents a change of down 6.8% on the previous year and down 20.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bananas — production in French Guiana peaked at 4,500 t in 2002 and was at its lowest, 50 t, in 1981.
That places French Guiana 126th out of 183 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Bananas — Production in French Guiana, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,500 t | — |
| 1962 | 2,720 t | +8.8% |
| 1963 | 1,800 t | -33.8% |
| 1964 | 1,840 t | +2.2% |
| 1965 | 1,280 t | -30.4% |
| 1966 | 1,300 t | +1.6% |
| 1967 | 1,150 t | -11.5% |
| 1968 | 1,130 t | -1.7% |
| 1969 | 1,200 t | +6.2% |
| 1970 | 1,700 t | +41.7% |
| 1971 | 1,600 t | -5.9% |
| 1972 | 1,600 t | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 600 t | -62.5% |
| 1974 | 600 t | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 600 t | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 300 t | -50.0% |
| 1977 | 300 t | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 300 t | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 300 t | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 300 t | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 50 t | -83.3% |
| 1982 | 50 t | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 50 t | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 50 t | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 50 t | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 150 t | +200.0% |
| 1987 | 150 t | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 150 t | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 915 t | +510.0% |
| 1990 | 915 t | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 915 t | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 1,080 t | +18.0% |
| 1993 | 3,760 t | +248.1% |
| 1994 | 3,920 t | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 4,495 t | +14.7% |
| 1996 | 4,495 t | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3,870 t | -13.9% |
| 1998 | 4,495 t | +16.1% |
| 1999 | 4,495 t | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 4,473 t | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 4,494 t | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 4,500 t | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 4,330 t | -3.8% |
| 2004 | 4,125 t | -4.7% |
| 2005 | 3,842 t | -6.9% |
| 2006 | 3,582 t | -6.8% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Bananas — Production in French Guiana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +510.0% | 150 t | 915 t |
| 1993 | +248.1% | 1,080 t | 3,760 t |
| 1986 | +200.0% | 50 t | 150 t |
| 1981 | -83.3% | 300 t | 50 t |
| 1973 | -62.5% | 1,600 t | 600 t |
| 1976 | -50.0% | 600 t | 300 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,658 t | 1,130 t | 2,720 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 790 t | 300 t | 1,700 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 191.5 t | 50 t | 915 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,244 t | 915 t | 4,495 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,192 t | 3,582 t | 4,500 t | 7 |
Countries ranked near French Guiana
- 123 Cabo Verde 3,903 t compare
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- 127 Palestine 3,379 t compare
- 128 Trinidad and Tobago 3,246 t compare
- 129 Saint Lucia 2,844 t compare
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- Other fruits, n.e.c. — Production, annual growth rate 16.67 % change on previous year (2006)
- Other fruits, n.e.c. — Area harvested, annual growth rate 14.29 % change on previous year (2006)
- Other fruits, n.e.c. — Yield, annual growth rate 2.08 % change on previous year (2006)
- Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Yield, annual growth rate 0.2613 % change on previous year (2006)
- Raw hides and skins of cattle — Yield/Carcass Weight, annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2006)
- Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Production, annual growth rate 1.33 % change on previous year (2006)
- Livestock — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) 9.31 % change on previous year (2005)
- Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Area harvested, annual growth rate 1.07 % change on previous year (2006)
Frequently asked questions
- What is bananas — production in French Guiana?
- Bananas — production in French Guiana was 3,582 t in 2006, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest bananas — production recorded in French Guiana?
- The highest recorded value was 4,500 t in 2002.
- What is the lowest bananas — production recorded in French Guiana?
- The lowest recorded value was 50 t in 1981.
- How does French Guiana rank for bananas — production?
- French Guiana ranks 126th out of 183 countries with data for 2006.
- Is bananas — production rising or falling in French Guiana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Guiana data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Bananas — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.