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.
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 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Guinea-Bissau
- Agriculture share gdp 40.63 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 40.63 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 31.5% (2018)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2018)
- Rural population 53.3% (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.2% (2025)
- Rural population 1.20 million (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 40.6% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.03 billion current US$ (2025)
- Cereal yield vs gdp per capita 1.33 (2024)
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.