Maize (corn) — Area harvested in French Guiana
French Guiana: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 90 ha in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in French Guiana, 1961–2006
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2006, maize (corn) — area harvested in French Guiana stood at 90 ha.
That represents a change of down 37.1% on the previous year and up 119.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in French Guiana peaked at 600 ha in 1977 and was at its lowest, 10 ha, in 1963.
That places French Guiana 199th out of 222 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.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in French Guiana, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 40 ha | — |
| 1962 | 43 ha | +7.5% |
| 1963 | 10 ha | -76.7% |
| 1964 | 12 ha | +20.0% |
| 1965 | 12 ha | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 15 ha | +25.0% |
| 1967 | 15 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 10 ha | -33.3% |
| 1969 | 15 ha | +50.0% |
| 1970 | 165 ha | +1000.0% |
| 1971 | 250 ha | +51.5% |
| 1972 | 250 ha | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 250 ha | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 250 ha | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 250 ha | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 300 ha | +20.0% |
| 1977 | 600 ha | +100.0% |
| 1978 | 600 ha | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 600 ha | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 487 ha | -18.8% |
| 1992 | 130 ha | -73.3% |
| 1993 | 70 ha | -46.2% |
| 1994 | 50 ha | -28.6% |
| 1995 | 41 ha | -18.0% |
| 1996 | 41 ha | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 41 ha | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 41 ha | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 41 ha | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 91 ha | +122.0% |
| 2001 | 98 ha | +7.7% |
| 2002 | 40 ha | -59.2% |
| 2003 | 114 ha | +185.0% |
| 2004 | 125 ha | +9.6% |
| 2005 | 143 ha | +14.4% |
| 2006 | 90 ha | -37.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — 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 | +1000.0% | 15 ha | 165 ha |
| 2003 | +185.0% | 40 ha | 114 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19.11 ha | 10 ha | 43 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 351.5 ha | 165 ha | 600 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 104.67 ha | 41 ha | 487 ha | 9 |
| 2000s | 100.14 ha | 40 ha | 143 ha | 7 |
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- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in French Guiana?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in French Guiana was 90 ha in 2006, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in French Guiana?
- The highest recorded value was 600 ha in 1977.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in French Guiana?
- The lowest recorded value was 10 ha in 1963.
- How does French Guiana rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- French Guiana ranks 199th out of 222 countries with data for 2006.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in French Guiana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 119.5%. 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 Maize (corn) — 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.