Land under sorghum production in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Land under sorghum production was 18,669 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under sorghum production in Guinea-Bissau, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, land under sorghum production in Guinea-Bissau stood at 18,669 hectares.
The figure is down 4.3% on the previous year and down 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under sorghum production in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 40,000 hectares in 1982 and was at its lowest, 4,000 hectares, in 1961.
That places Guinea-Bissau 36th out of 41 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.
Land under sorghum production in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,000 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 4,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 4,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 4,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 4,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 7,000 hectares | +75.0% |
| 1967 | 6,500 hectares | -7.1% |
| 1968 | 6,000 hectares | -7.7% |
| 1969 | 5,000 hectares | -16.7% |
| 1970 | 5,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 5,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 5,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 7,000 hectares | +40.0% |
| 1974 | 8,000 hectares | +14.3% |
| 1975 | 10,000 hectares | +25.0% |
| 1976 | 11,000 hectares | +10.0% |
| 1977 | 14,000 hectares | +27.3% |
| 1978 | 20,000 hectares | +42.9% |
| 1979 | 25,000 hectares | +25.0% |
| 1980 | 28,000 hectares | +12.0% |
| 1981 | 30,000 hectares | +7.1% |
| 1982 | 40,000 hectares | +33.3% |
| 1983 | 35,000 hectares | -12.5% |
| 1984 | 33,000 hectares | -5.7% |
| 1985 | 25,000 hectares | -24.2% |
| 1986 | 25,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 15,000 hectares | -40.0% |
| 1988 | 9,935 hectares | -33.8% |
| 1989 | 11,544 hectares | +16.2% |
| 1990 | 12,750 hectares | +10.4% |
| 1991 | 13,110 hectares | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 12,491 hectares | -4.7% |
| 1993 | 15,456 hectares | +23.7% |
| 1994 | 15,427 hectares | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 16,751 hectares | +8.6% |
| 1996 | 24,750 hectares | +47.8% |
| 1997 | 15,000 hectares | -39.4% |
| 1998 | 15,729 hectares | +4.9% |
| 1999 | 15,400 hectares | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 27,000 hectares | +75.3% |
| 2001 | 18,853 hectares | -30.2% |
| 2002 | 15,400 hectares | -18.3% |
| 2003 | 15,000 hectares | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 18,000 hectares | +20.0% |
| 2005 | 25,000 hectares | +38.9% |
| 2006 | 21,000 hectares | -16.0% |
| 2007 | 15,942 hectares | -24.1% |
| 2008 | 14,354 hectares | -10.0% |
| 2009 | 18,309 hectares | +27.6% |
| 2010 | 19,507 hectares | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 18,669 hectares | -4.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,944 hectares | 4,000 hectares | 7,000 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 11,000 hectares | 5,000 hectares | 25,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 25,248 hectares | 9,935 hectares | 40,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,686 hectares | 12,491 hectares | 24,750 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 18,886 hectares | 14,354 hectares | 27,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,088 hectares | 18,669 hectares | 19,507 hectares | 2 |
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- 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)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 40.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 40.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 31.5% (2018)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under sorghum production in Guinea-Bissau?
- Land under sorghum production in Guinea-Bissau was 18,669 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under sorghum production recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 40,000 hectares in 1982.
- What is the lowest land under sorghum production recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,000 hectares in 1961.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for land under sorghum production?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 36th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under sorghum production rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. 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 sorghum production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under sorghum 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.