Cassava production in French Guiana
French Guiana: Cassava production was 29,509 in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Cassava production in French Guiana, 1961–2006
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cassava production in French Guiana is 29,509, measured in 2006. That is the highest value across all 46 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.7% on the previous year and up 184.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cassava production in French Guiana peaked at 29,509 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 2,800, in 1970.
French Guiana ranks 61st of 101 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cassava production in French Guiana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8,000 | — |
| 1962 | 8,500 | +6.2% |
| 1963 | 6,000 | -29.4% |
| 1964 | 6,000 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 6,000 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 5,000 | -16.7% |
| 1967 | 5,000 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 6,400 | +28.0% |
| 1969 | 7,200 | +12.5% |
| 1970 | 2,800 | -61.1% |
| 1971 | 4,000 | +42.9% |
| 1972 | 4,000 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 4,000 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 4,000 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 7,500 | +87.5% |
| 1976 | 8,000 | +6.7% |
| 1977 | 8,000 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 8,000 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 8,000 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 7,650 | -4.4% |
| 1981 | 7,500 | -2.0% |
| 1982 | 7,500 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 7,750 | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 7,500 | -3.2% |
| 1985 | 7,500 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 8,350 | +11.3% |
| 1987 | 6,263 | -25.0% |
| 1988 | 8,500 | +35.7% |
| 1989 | 18,967 | +123.1% |
| 1990 | 18,967 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 18,967 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 23,350 | +23.1% |
| 1993 | 27,850 | +19.3% |
| 1994 | 17,770 | -36.2% |
| 1995 | 10,375 | -41.6% |
| 1996 | 10,375 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 10,375 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 10,375 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 10,375 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 10,723 | +3.4% |
| 2001 | 10,615 | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 10,400 | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 14,469 | +39.1% |
| 2004 | 19,127 | +32.2% |
| 2005 | 24,246 | +26.8% |
| 2006 | 29,509 | +21.7% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cassava production in French Guiana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +123.1% | 8,500 | 18,967 |
| 1975 | +87.5% | 4,000 | 7,500 |
| 1970 | -61.1% | 7,200 | 2,800 |
| 1971 | +42.9% | 2,800 | 4,000 |
| 1995 | -41.6% | 17,770 | 10,375 |
| 2003 | +39.1% | 10,400 | 14,469 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,456 | 5,000 | 8,500 | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,830 | 2,800 | 8,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,748 | 6,263 | 18,967 | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,878 | 10,375 | 27,850 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,013 | 10,400 | 29,509 | 7 |
Countries ranked near French Guiana
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cassava production in French Guiana?
- Cassava production in French Guiana was 29,509 in 2006, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cassava production recorded in French Guiana?
- The highest recorded value was 29,509 in 2006.
- What is the lowest cassava production recorded in French Guiana?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,800 in 1970.
- How does French Guiana rank for cassava production?
- French Guiana ranks 61st out of 101 countries with data for 2006.
- Is cassava production rising or falling in French Guiana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 184.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Guiana data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Cassava production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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