Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries was 5,300 FAO, tonnes in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Guinea-Bissau, 1988–2012
Source: World Food Programme, electronic files and web site (http://www.wfp.org/fais/). Measured in FAO, tonnes.
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau recorded 5,300 FAO, tonnes for total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in 2012.
That represents a change of up 5.4% on the previous year and down 14.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 26,391 FAO, tonnes in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2,450 FAO, tonnes, in 2009.
That places Guinea-Bissau 38th out of 54 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | FAO, tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 8,967 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1989 | 8,309 FAO, tonnes | -7.3% |
| 1990 | 5,187 FAO, tonnes | -37.6% |
| 1991 | 14,918 FAO, tonnes | +187.6% |
| 1992 | 7,280 FAO, tonnes | -51.2% |
| 1993 | 10,346 FAO, tonnes | +42.1% |
| 1994 | 4,220 FAO, tonnes | -59.2% |
| 1995 | 3,000 FAO, tonnes | -28.9% |
| 1996 | 7,442 FAO, tonnes | +148.1% |
| 1997 | 5,710 FAO, tonnes | -23.3% |
| 1998 | 3,604 FAO, tonnes | -36.9% |
| 1999 | 15,576 FAO, tonnes | +332.2% |
| 2000 | 26,391 FAO, tonnes | +69.4% |
| 2001 | 6,183 FAO, tonnes | -76.6% |
| 2002 | 6,192 FAO, tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 12,830 FAO, tonnes | +107.2% |
| 2004 | 4,408 FAO, tonnes | -65.6% |
| 2005 | 10,536 FAO, tonnes | +139.0% |
| 2006 | 6,724 FAO, tonnes | -36.2% |
| 2007 | 15,433 FAO, tonnes | +129.5% |
| 2008 | 8,204 FAO, tonnes | -46.8% |
| 2009 | 2,450 FAO, tonnes | -70.1% |
| 2010 | 6,642 FAO, tonnes | +171.1% |
| 2011 | 5,029 FAO, tonnes | -24.3% |
| 2012 | 5,300 FAO, tonnes | +5.4% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 5,300 FAO, tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 28,465 FAO, tonnes, 19% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 5,300 FAO, tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12,372 FAO, tonnes, 43% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8,638 FAO, tonnes | 8,309 FAO, tonnes | 8,967 FAO, tonnes | 2 |
| 1990s | 7,728 FAO, tonnes | 3,000 FAO, tonnes | 15,576 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,935 FAO, tonnes | 2,450 FAO, tonnes | 26,391 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,657 FAO, tonnes | 5,029 FAO, tonnes | 6,642 FAO, tonnes | 3 |
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 total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Guinea-Bissau?
- Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Guinea-Bissau was 5,300 FAO, tonnes in 2012, according to World Food Programme, electronic files and web site (http://www.wfp.org/fais/).
- What is the highest total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 26,391 FAO, tonnes in 2000.
- What is the lowest total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,450 FAO, tonnes in 2009.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 38th out of 54 countries with data for 2012.
- Is total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from World Food Programme, electronic files and web site (http://www.wfp.org/fais/), published as part of Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries (FAO, tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Food aid represent a transfer of food commodities from donor to recipient countries on a total-grant basis or on highly concessional terms.