Permanent cropland (% of land area) in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Permanent cropland (% of land area) was 8.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Permanent cropland in Guinea-Bissau, 1961–2024
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of land area.
Analysis
In 2024, permanent cropland in Guinea-Bissau stood at 8.3%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, permanent cropland in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 9.1% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.5%, in 1961.
That places Guinea-Bissau 33rd out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Permanent cropland (% of land area) in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | % of land area | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.5% | — |
| 1962 | 1.5% | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 1.5% | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 1.5% | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 1.5% | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 1.5% | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 1.5% | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 1.5% | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 1.5% | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 1.5% | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 1.5% | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 1.5% | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 1.5% | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 1.5% | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 1.5% | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 1.5% | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 1.6% | +2.3% |
| 1978 | 1.6% | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 1.6% | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 1.7% | +6.7% |
| 1981 | 1.9% | +10.4% |
| 1982 | 1.9% | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 1.9% | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 2.7% | +41.5% |
| 1985 | 2.8% | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 3.0% | +9.0% |
| 1987 | 3.2% | +5.9% |
| 1988 | 3.2% | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 4.2% | +30.0% |
| 1990 | 4.2% | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 4.2% | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 4.2% | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 4.2% | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 4.2% | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 4.5% | +7.7% |
| 1996 | 5.0% | +12.7% |
| 1997 | 6.7% | +31.7% |
| 1998 | 7.0% | +5.3% |
| 1999 | 8.1% | +15.7% |
| 2000 | 8.8% | +8.5% |
| 2001 | 8.8% | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 8.8% | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 8.8% | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 8.9% | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 9.0% | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 9.0% | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 8.9% | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 9.1% | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 9.1% | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 9.1% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 9.1% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 9.1% | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 9.1% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 9.1% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 9.0% | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 9.0% | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 9.0% | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 9.0% | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 9.0% | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 9.0% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 8.8% | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 8.3% | -5.3% |
| 2024 | 8.3% | +0.0% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 8.3% is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.7%, 5.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 8.3% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.5%, 5.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.6% | 1.7% | 4.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.2% | 4.2% | 8.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.9% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.1% | 9.0% | 9.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.7% | 8.3% | 9.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
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 permanent cropland in Guinea-Bissau?
- Permanent cropland in Guinea-Bissau was 8.3% in 2024, according to FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest permanent cropland recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 9.1% in 2008.
- What is the lowest permanent cropland recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.5% in 1961.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for permanent cropland?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 33rd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is permanent cropland rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Permanent cropland (% of land area). 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.