Permanent cropland in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Permanent cropland was 250,000 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Permanent cropland in Guinea-Bissau, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for permanent cropland in Guinea-Bissau is 250,000 hectares, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
The figure is up 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, permanent cropland in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 250,000 hectares in 2003 and was at its lowest, 43,000 hectares, in 1961.
That places Guinea-Bissau 21st out of 52 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Permanent cropland in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 43,000 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 43,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 43,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 43,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 43,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 43,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 43,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 43,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 43,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 43,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 43,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 43,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 43,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 43,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 43,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 43,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 44,000 hectares | +2.3% |
| 1978 | 44,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 45,000 hectares | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 48,000 hectares | +6.7% |
| 1981 | 53,000 hectares | +10.4% |
| 1982 | 53,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 53,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 75,000 hectares | +41.5% |
| 1985 | 78,000 hectares | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 85,000 hectares | +9.0% |
| 1987 | 90,000 hectares | +5.9% |
| 1988 | 90,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 117,000 hectares | +30.0% |
| 1990 | 117,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 117,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 117,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 117,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 117,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 126,000 hectares | +7.7% |
| 1996 | 142,000 hectares | +12.7% |
| 1997 | 187,000 hectares | +31.7% |
| 1998 | 197,000 hectares | +5.3% |
| 1999 | 228,000 hectares | +15.7% |
| 2000 | 248,000 hectares | +8.8% |
| 2001 | 248,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 249,000 hectares | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 250,000 hectares | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 250,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 250,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 250,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 250,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 250,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 250,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 250,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 250,000 hectares | +0.0% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 250,000 hectares is above the median for low income countries, which is 147,500 hectares, 1.7× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 250,000 hectares is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 130,000 hectares, 1.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 43,000 hectares | 43,000 hectares | 43,000 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 43,400 hectares | 43,000 hectares | 45,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 74,200 hectares | 48,000 hectares | 117,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 146,500 hectares | 117,000 hectares | 228,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 249,500 hectares | 248,000 hectares | 250,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 250,000 hectares | 250,000 hectares | 250,000 hectares | 2 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
More agriculture & rural data for Guinea-Bissau
- 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 permanent cropland in Guinea-Bissau?
- Permanent cropland in Guinea-Bissau was 250,000 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest permanent cropland recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 250,000 hectares in 2003.
- What is the lowest permanent cropland recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 43,000 hectares in 1961.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for permanent cropland?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 21st out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is permanent cropland rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. 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 Permanent cropland (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Permanent cropland is land cultivated with crops that occupy the land for long periods and need not be replanted after each harvest, such as cocoa, coffee, and rubber. This category includes land under flowering shrubs, fruit trees, nut trees, and vines, but excludes land under trees grown for wood or timber.