Millet production in Guinea
Guinea: Millet production was 250,000 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
250,000 metric tons
Change on year
up 8.4%
World rank
10th
of 37 countries
All-time high
323,000 metric tons
in 2007
All-time low
45,000 metric tons
in 1963
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Millet production in Guinea, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for millet production in Guinea is 250,000 metric tons, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 8.4% on the previous year and up 110.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, millet production in Guinea peaked at 323,000 metric tons in 2007 and was at its lowest, 45,000 metric tons, in 1963.
Guinea ranks 10th of 37 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Millet production in Guinea, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 50,000 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 55,000 metric tons | +10.0% |
| 1963 | 45,000 metric tons | -18.2% |
| 1964 | 50,000 metric tons | +11.1% |
| 1965 | 50,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 50,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 52,000 metric tons | +4.0% |
| 1968 | 50,000 metric tons | -3.8% |
| 1969 | 50,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 48,000 metric tons | -4.0% |
| 1971 | 52,000 metric tons | +8.3% |
| 1972 | 52,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 50,000 metric tons | -3.8% |
| 1974 | 48,000 metric tons | -4.0% |
| 1975 | 48,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 50,000 metric tons | +4.2% |
| 1977 | 48,000 metric tons | -4.0% |
| 1978 | 45,000 metric tons | -6.2% |
| 1979 | 50,000 metric tons | +11.1% |
| 1980 | 50,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 48,000 metric tons | -4.0% |
| 1982 | 45,000 metric tons | -6.2% |
| 1983 | 50,000 metric tons | +11.1% |
| 1984 | 57,000 metric tons | +14.0% |
| 1985 | 68,000 metric tons | +19.3% |
| 1986 | 78,000 metric tons | +14.7% |
| 1987 | 88,000 metric tons | +12.8% |
| 1988 | 96,200 metric tons | +9.3% |
| 1989 | 97,960 metric tons | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 99,760 metric tons | +1.8% |
| 1991 | 101,590 metric tons | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 103,450 metric tons | +1.8% |
| 1993 | 105,345 metric tons | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 107,275 metric tons | +1.8% |
| 1995 | 109,245 metric tons | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 111,245 metric tons | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 113,285 metric tons | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 115,360 metric tons | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 117,480 metric tons | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 119,630 metric tons | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 118,537 metric tons | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 146,495 metric tons | +23.6% |
| 2003 | 181,048 metric tons | +23.6% |
| 2004 | 223,749 metric tons | +23.6% |
| 2005 | 260,000 metric tons | +16.2% |
| 2006 | 290,000 metric tons | +11.5% |
| 2007 | 323,000 metric tons | +11.4% |
| 2008 | 320,000 metric tons | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 221,560 metric tons | -30.8% |
| 2010 | 230,700 metric tons | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 250,000 metric tons | +8.4% |
Guinea compared with similar countries
- Guinea's 250,000 metric tons is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 57,292 metric tons, 4.4× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Guinea's 250,000 metric tons is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 58,436 metric tons, 4.3× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 50,222 metric tons | 45,000 metric tons | 55,000 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 49,100 metric tons | 45,000 metric tons | 52,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 67,816 metric tons | 45,000 metric tons | 97,960 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 108,404 metric tons | 99,760 metric tons | 117,480 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 220,402 metric tons | 118,537 metric tons | 323,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 240,350 metric tons | 230,700 metric tons | 250,000 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Guinea
More agriculture & rural data for Guinea
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 14.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3129 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 587.44 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6148 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 31.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 31.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.8% (2016)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2016)
Frequently asked questions
- What is millet production in Guinea?
- Millet production in Guinea was 250,000 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest millet production recorded in Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 323,000 metric tons in 2007.
- What is the lowest millet production recorded in Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 45,000 metric tons in 1963.
- How does Guinea rank for millet production?
- Guinea ranks 10th out of 37 countries with data for 2011.
- Is millet production rising or falling in Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 110.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Millet production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on millet 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.