Maize (corn) — Yield in French Guiana
French Guiana: Maize (corn) — Yield was 1,000 kg/ha in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Yield in French Guiana, 1961–2006
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
In 2006, maize (corn) — yield in French Guiana stood at 1,000 kg/ha.
That represents a change of up 6.7% on the previous year and up 41.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — yield in French Guiana peaked at 9,419 kg/ha in 1962 and was at its lowest, 384 kg/ha, in 1991.
That places French Guiana 188th out of 218 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) — Yield in French Guiana, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5,000 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 9,419 kg/ha | +88.4% |
| 1963 | 7,000 kg/ha | -25.7% |
| 1964 | 7,917 kg/ha | +13.1% |
| 1965 | 7,917 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 7,400 kg/ha | -6.5% |
| 1967 | 7,333 kg/ha | -0.9% |
| 1968 | 8,500 kg/ha | +15.9% |
| 1969 | 6,667 kg/ha | -21.6% |
| 1970 | 1,364 kg/ha | -79.5% |
| 1971 | 4,000 kg/ha | +193.3% |
| 1972 | 2,000 kg/ha | -50.0% |
| 1973 | 2,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 2,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 2,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 1,667 kg/ha | -16.7% |
| 1977 | 2,000 kg/ha | +20.0% |
| 1978 | 2,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 2,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 384 kg/ha | -80.8% |
| 1992 | 684.6 kg/ha | +78.3% |
| 1993 | 700 kg/ha | +2.2% |
| 1994 | 700 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 707.3 kg/ha | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 707.3 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 707.3 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 707.3 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 707.3 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 725.3 kg/ha | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 734.7 kg/ha | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 750 kg/ha | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 807 kg/ha | +7.6% |
| 2004 | 872 kg/ha | +8.1% |
| 2005 | 937.1 kg/ha | +7.5% |
| 2006 | 1,000 kg/ha | +6.7% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Yield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | +193.3% | 1,364 kg/ha | 4,000 kg/ha |
| 1962 | +88.4% | 5,000 kg/ha | 9,419 kg/ha |
| 1991 | -80.8% | 2,000 kg/ha | 384 kg/ha |
| 1970 | -79.5% | 6,667 kg/ha | 1,364 kg/ha |
| 1992 | +78.3% | 384 kg/ha | 684.6 kg/ha |
| 1972 | -50.0% | 4,000 kg/ha | 2,000 kg/ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7,461 kg/ha | 5,000 kg/ha | 9,419 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,103 kg/ha | 1,364 kg/ha | 4,000 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 667.23 kg/ha | 384 kg/ha | 707.3 kg/ha | 9 |
| 2000s | 832.3 kg/ha | 725.3 kg/ha | 1,000 kg/ha | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — yield in French Guiana?
- Maize (corn) — yield in French Guiana was 1,000 kg/ha in 2006, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — yield recorded in French Guiana?
- The highest recorded value was 9,419 kg/ha in 1962.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — yield recorded in French Guiana?
- The lowest recorded value was 384 kg/ha in 1991.
- How does French Guiana rank for maize (corn) — yield?
- French Guiana ranks 188th out of 218 countries with data for 2006.
- Is maize (corn) — yield rising or falling in French Guiana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.4%. 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) — Yield. 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.