Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 15,000 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Guinea-Bissau, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize (corn) — area harvested in Guinea-Bissau is 15,000 ha, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 114.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 39,813 ha in 2006 and was at its lowest, 3,000 ha, in 1961.
That places Guinea-Bissau 157th out of 222 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 3,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 3,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 3,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 3,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 6,000 ha | +100.0% |
| 1967 | 5,000 ha | -16.7% |
| 1968 | 4,000 ha | -20.0% |
| 1969 | 3,000 ha | -25.0% |
| 1970 | 3,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 3,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 3,500 ha | +16.7% |
| 1973 | 4,000 ha | +14.3% |
| 1974 | 5,000 ha | +25.0% |
| 1975 | 6,000 ha | +20.0% |
| 1976 | 8,000 ha | +33.3% |
| 1977 | 12,000 ha | +50.0% |
| 1978 | 10,000 ha | -16.7% |
| 1979 | 12,000 ha | +20.0% |
| 1980 | 12,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 16,000 ha | +33.3% |
| 1982 | 15,000 ha | -6.2% |
| 1983 | 16,000 ha | +6.7% |
| 1984 | 16,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 15,000 ha | -6.2% |
| 1986 | 13,000 ha | -13.3% |
| 1987 | 11,000 ha | -15.4% |
| 1988 | 6,480 ha | -41.1% |
| 1989 | 10,496 ha | +62.0% |
| 1990 | 12,807 ha | +22.0% |
| 1991 | 11,275 ha | -12.0% |
| 1992 | 10,797 ha | -4.2% |
| 1993 | 13,400 ha | +24.1% |
| 1994 | 14,839 ha | +10.7% |
| 1995 | 15,294 ha | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 9,500 ha | -37.9% |
| 1997 | 15,000 ha | +57.9% |
| 1998 | 15,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 25,000 ha | +66.7% |
| 2000 | 26,000 ha | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 28,957 ha | +11.4% |
| 2002 | 14,800 ha | -48.9% |
| 2003 | 18,050 ha | +22.0% |
| 2004 | 29,030 ha | +60.8% |
| 2005 | 36,796 ha | +26.8% |
| 2006 | 39,813 ha | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 14,749 ha | -63.0% |
| 2008 | 14,562 ha | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 16,774 ha | +15.2% |
| 2010 | 11,760 ha | -29.9% |
| 2011 | 7,613 ha | -35.3% |
| 2012 | 6,874 ha | -9.7% |
| 2013 | 6,995 ha | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 7,000 ha | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 7,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 7,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 7,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 7,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 12,440 ha | +77.7% |
| 2020 | 16,467 ha | +32.4% |
| 2021 | 20,546 ha | +24.8% |
| 2022 | 20,000 ha | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 15,000 ha | -25.0% |
| 2024 | 15,000 ha | +0.0% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 15,000 ha is below the median for low income countries, which is 153,650 ha, 10% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 15,000 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 275,000 ha, 5% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,667 ha | 3,000 ha | 6,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,650 ha | 3,000 ha | 12,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,098 ha | 6,480 ha | 16,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,291 ha | 9,500 ha | 25,000 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 23,953 ha | 14,562 ha | 39,813 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,068 ha | 6,874 ha | 12,440 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 17,403 ha | 15,000 ha | 20,546 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
- 154 Sierra Leone 16,108 ha compare
- 155 Switzerland 15,708 ha compare
- 156 Republic of Korea 15,578 ha compare
- 158 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 14,520 ha compare
- 159 Lithuania 14,190 ha compare
- 160 Congo 13,000 ha compare
- 160 Congo 13,000 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Guinea-Bissau
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 2.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.3104 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.3882 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Guinea-Bissau?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Guinea-Bissau was 15,000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 39,813 ha in 2006.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,000 ha in 1961.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 157th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 114.3%. 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 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.