Cereals, primary — Area harvested in French Guiana
French Guiana: Cereals, primary — Area harvested was 8,928 ha in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Cereals, primary — Area harvested in French Guiana, 1961–2006
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2006, cereals, primary — area harvested in French Guiana stood at 8,928 ha.
That represents a change of down 1.6% on the previous year and down 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereals, primary — area harvested in French Guiana peaked at 9,322 ha in 1997 and was at its lowest, 20 ha, in 1968.
That places French Guiana 194th out of 234 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cereals, primary — Area harvested in French Guiana, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 245 ha | — |
| 1962 | 353 ha | +44.1% |
| 1963 | 50 ha | -85.8% |
| 1964 | 57 ha | +14.0% |
| 1965 | 57 ha | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 100 ha | +75.4% |
| 1967 | 55 ha | -45.0% |
| 1968 | 20 ha | -63.6% |
| 1969 | 45 ha | +125.0% |
| 1970 | 175 ha | +288.9% |
| 1971 | 280 ha | +60.0% |
| 1972 | 275 ha | -1.8% |
| 1973 | 350 ha | +27.3% |
| 1974 | 350 ha | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 350 ha | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 400 ha | +14.3% |
| 1977 | 750 ha | +87.5% |
| 1978 | 820 ha | +9.3% |
| 1979 | 1,250 ha | +52.4% |
| 1980 | 450 ha | -64.0% |
| 1981 | 510 ha | +13.3% |
| 1982 | 445 ha | -12.7% |
| 1983 | 965 ha | +116.9% |
| 1984 | 1,565 ha | +62.2% |
| 1985 | 2,054 ha | +31.2% |
| 1986 | 2,604 ha | +26.8% |
| 1987 | 3,186 ha | +22.4% |
| 1988 | 3,626 ha | +13.8% |
| 1989 | 4,022 ha | +10.9% |
| 1990 | 5,104 ha | +26.9% |
| 1991 | 7,158 ha | +40.2% |
| 1992 | 7,509 ha | +4.9% |
| 1993 | 7,449 ha | -0.8% |
| 1994 | 7,776 ha | +4.4% |
| 1995 | 8,042 ha | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 8,944 ha | +11.2% |
| 1997 | 9,322 ha | +4.2% |
| 1998 | 9,012 ha | -3.3% |
| 1999 | 7,663 ha | -15.0% |
| 2000 | 8,869 ha | +15.7% |
| 2001 | 8,394 ha | -5.4% |
| 2002 | 8,304 ha | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 6,123 ha | -26.3% |
| 2004 | 8,987 ha | +46.8% |
| 2005 | 9,073 ha | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 8,928 ha | -1.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cereals, primary — Area harvested 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | +288.9% | 45 ha | 175 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 109.11 ha | 20 ha | 353 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 500 ha | 175 ha | 1,250 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,943 ha | 445 ha | 4,022 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,798 ha | 5,104 ha | 9,322 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,383 ha | 6,123 ha | 9,073 ha | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cereals, primary — area harvested in French Guiana?
- Cereals, primary — area harvested in French Guiana was 8,928 ha in 2006, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cereals, primary — area harvested recorded in French Guiana?
- The highest recorded value was 9,322 ha in 1997.
- What is the lowest cereals, primary — area harvested recorded in French Guiana?
- The lowest recorded value was 20 ha in 1968.
- How does French Guiana rank for cereals, primary — area harvested?
- French Guiana ranks 194th out of 234 countries with data for 2006.
- Is cereals, primary — area harvested rising or falling in French Guiana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. 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 Cereals, primary — Area harvested. 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.