Cashew nut production in Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau: Cashew nut production was 90,229 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
90,229 tonnes
Change on year
down 5.8%
World rank
12th
of 35 countries
All-time high
215,000 tonnes
in 2013
All-time low
2,000 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Cashew nut production in Guinea-Bissau, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for cashew nut production in Guinea-Bissau is 90,229 tonnes, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 5.8% on the previous year and down 43.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cashew nut production in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 215,000 tonnes in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2,000 tonnes, in 1961.

That places Guinea-Bissau 12th out of 35 countries with data for 2024, 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2,000 tonnes 2,000 tonnes 2,000 tonnes 9
1970s 2,650 tonnes 2,500 tonnes 3,000 tonnes 10
1980s 12,450 tonnes 3,500 tonnes 30,000 tonnes 10
1990s 39,469 tonnes 20,824 tonnes 73,156 tonnes 10
2000s 92,285 tonnes 72,725 tonnes 111,514 tonnes 10
2010s 140,567 tonnes 109,454 tonnes 215,000 tonnes 10
2020s 106,042 tonnes 90,229 tonnes 120,000 tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau

  1. 9 Mozambique 142,250 tonnes compare
  2. 10 Indonesia 141,305 tonnes compare
  3. 11 Philippines 137,365 tonnes compare
  4. 13 Nigeria 80,944 tonnes compare
  5. 14 Mali 76,571 tonnes compare
  6. 15 Guinea 61,472 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 35 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is cashew nut production in Guinea-Bissau?
Cashew nut production in Guinea-Bissau was 90,229 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest cashew nut production recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
The highest recorded value was 215,000 tonnes in 2013.
What is the lowest cashew nut production recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
The lowest recorded value was 2,000 tonnes in 1961.
How does Guinea-Bissau rank for cashew nut production?
Guinea-Bissau ranks 12th out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
Is cashew nut production rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
Over the last ten years it is down 43.0%. 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 of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Cashew nut production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Cashew nut production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
35 places, 1,922 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed

Cashew nut production is measured in tonnes.