Land under maize production in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Land under maize production was 22,894 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under maize production in Guinea-Bissau, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, land under maize production in Guinea-Bissau stood at 22,894 hectares.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 28.3% on the previous year and down 20.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under maize production in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 28,957 hectares in 2001 and was at its lowest, 3,000 hectares, in 1961.
That places Guinea-Bissau 39th out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it 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 | 3,667 hectares | 3,000 hectares | 6,000 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,650 hectares | 3,000 hectares | 12,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,098 hectares | 6,480 hectares | 16,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,291 hectares | 9,500 hectares | 25,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,684 hectares | 14,562 hectares | 28,957 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 20,368 hectares | 17,843 hectares | 22,894 hectares | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Guinea-Bissau
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4063 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 456.57 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5335 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 40.63 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 40.63 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 31.5% (2018)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under maize production in Guinea-Bissau?
- Land under maize production in Guinea-Bissau was 22,894 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under maize production recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 28,957 hectares in 2001.
- What is the lowest land under maize production recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,000 hectares in 1961.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for land under maize production?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 39th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under maize production rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Land under maize production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under maize production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Production data on relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.