Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Guinea
Guinea: Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries was 1,802 FAO, tonnes in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Guinea, 1988–2012
Source: World Food Programme, electronic files and web site (http://www.wfp.org/fais/). Measured in FAO, tonnes.
Analysis
In 2012, total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Guinea stood at 1,802 FAO, tonnes.
That represents a change of down 82.7% on the previous year and down 96.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Guinea peaked at 45,520 FAO, tonnes in 2002 and was at its lowest, 1,727 FAO, tonnes, in 1998.
Guinea ranks 41st of 54 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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, year by year
| Year | FAO, tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 34,011 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1989 | 32,537 FAO, tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1990 | 11,167 FAO, tonnes | -65.7% |
| 1991 | 28,672 FAO, tonnes | +156.8% |
| 1992 | 29,535 FAO, tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 42,798 FAO, tonnes | +44.9% |
| 1994 | 39,630 FAO, tonnes | -7.4% |
| 1995 | 7,505 FAO, tonnes | -81.1% |
| 1996 | 12,100 FAO, tonnes | +61.2% |
| 1997 | 9,738 FAO, tonnes | -19.5% |
| 1998 | 1,727 FAO, tonnes | -82.3% |
| 1999 | 31,608 FAO, tonnes | +1730.2% |
| 2000 | 5,167 FAO, tonnes | -83.7% |
| 2001 | 39,477 FAO, tonnes | +664.0% |
| 2002 | 45,520 FAO, tonnes | +15.3% |
| 2003 | 38,661 FAO, tonnes | -15.1% |
| 2004 | 26,484 FAO, tonnes | -31.5% |
| 2005 | 37,775 FAO, tonnes | +42.6% |
| 2006 | 27,211 FAO, tonnes | -28.0% |
| 2007 | 18,823 FAO, tonnes | -30.8% |
| 2008 | 42,797 FAO, tonnes | +127.4% |
| 2009 | 15,582 FAO, tonnes | -63.6% |
| 2010 | 3,892 FAO, tonnes | -75.0% |
| 2011 | 10,414 FAO, tonnes | +167.6% |
| 2012 | 1,802 FAO, tonnes | -82.7% |
Guinea compared with similar countries
- Guinea's 1,802 FAO, tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7,945 FAO, tonnes, 23% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Guinea's 1,802 FAO, tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12,372 FAO, tonnes, 15% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Guinea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +1730.2% | 1,727 FAO, tonnes | 31,608 FAO, tonnes |
| 2001 | +664.0% | 5,167 FAO, tonnes | 39,477 FAO, tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 33,274 FAO, tonnes | 32,537 FAO, tonnes | 34,011 FAO, tonnes | 2 |
| 1990s | 21,448 FAO, tonnes | 1,727 FAO, tonnes | 42,798 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 29,750 FAO, tonnes | 5,167 FAO, tonnes | 45,520 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,370 FAO, tonnes | 1,802 FAO, tonnes | 10,414 FAO, tonnes | 3 |
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 total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Guinea?
- Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Guinea was 1,802 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?
- The highest recorded value was 45,520 FAO, tonnes in 2002.
- What is the lowest total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries recorded in Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,727 FAO, tonnes in 1998.
- How does Guinea rank for total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries?
- Guinea ranks 41st out of 54 countries with data for 2012.
- Is total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries rising or falling in Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 96.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea 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.