Maize production in French Guiana
French Guiana: Maize production was 90 in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Maize production in French Guiana, 1961–2006
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
French Guiana recorded 90 for maize production in 2006.
That represents a change of down 32.8% on the previous year and up 210.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in French Guiana peaked at 1,200 in 1977 and was at its lowest, 29, in 1995.
That places French Guiana 164th out of 176 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize production in French Guiana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 200 | — |
| 1962 | 405 | +102.5% |
| 1963 | 70 | -82.7% |
| 1964 | 95 | +35.7% |
| 1965 | 95 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 111 | +16.8% |
| 1967 | 110 | -0.9% |
| 1968 | 85 | -22.7% |
| 1969 | 100 | +17.6% |
| 1970 | 225 | +125.0% |
| 1971 | 1,000 | +344.4% |
| 1972 | 500 | -50.0% |
| 1973 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 1,200 | +140.0% |
| 1978 | 1,200 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 1,200 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 187 | -84.4% |
| 1992 | 89 | -52.4% |
| 1993 | 49 | -44.9% |
| 1994 | 35 | -28.6% |
| 1995 | 29 | -17.1% |
| 1996 | 29 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 29 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 29 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 29 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 66 | +127.6% |
| 2001 | 72 | +9.1% |
| 2002 | 30 | -58.3% |
| 2003 | 92 | +206.7% |
| 2004 | 109 | +18.5% |
| 2005 | 134 | +22.9% |
| 2006 | 90 | -32.8% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | +344.4% | 225 | 1,000 |
| 2003 | +206.7% | 30 | 92 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 141.22 | 70 | 405 | 9 |
| 1970s | 732.5 | 225 | 1,200 | 10 |
| 1990s | 56.11 | 29 | 187 | 9 |
| 2000s | 84.71 | 30 | 134 | 7 |
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- 166 Djibouti 17.41 compare
- 167 Cape Verde 5 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in French Guiana?
- Maize production in French Guiana was 90 in 2006, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in French Guiana?
- The highest recorded value was 1,200 in 1977.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in French Guiana?
- The lowest recorded value was 29 in 1995.
- How does French Guiana rank for maize production?
- French Guiana ranks 164th out of 176 countries with data for 2006.
- Is maize production rising or falling in French Guiana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 210.3%. 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 Maize production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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