Milk production in French Guiana
French Guiana: Milk production was 293 tonnes in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Milk production in French Guiana, 1961–2006
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 milk production in French Guiana is 293 tonnes, measured in 2006.
The figure is up 2.8% on the previous year and up 35.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, milk production in French Guiana peaked at 1,082 tonnes in 1986 and was at its lowest, 152 tonnes, in 1995.
French Guiana ranks 186th of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Milk production in French Guiana, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 250 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 270 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1963 | 290 tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1964 | 270 tonnes | -6.9% |
| 1965 | 270 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 280 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1967 | 250 tonnes | -10.7% |
| 1968 | 230 tonnes | -8.0% |
| 1969 | 230 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 180 tonnes | -21.7% |
| 1971 | 180 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 200 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1973 | 190 tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1974 | 200 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1975 | 330 tonnes | +65.0% |
| 1976 | 188 tonnes | -43.0% |
| 1977 | 235 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1978 | 293 tonnes | +24.7% |
| 1979 | 338 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 1980 | 372 tonnes | +10.1% |
| 1981 | 371 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 484 tonnes | +30.5% |
| 1983 | 485 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1984 | 501 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1985 | 834 tonnes | +66.5% |
| 1986 | 1,082 tonnes | +29.7% |
| 1987 | 799 tonnes | -26.2% |
| 1988 | 623 tonnes | -22.0% |
| 1989 | 389 tonnes | -37.6% |
| 1990 | 270 tonnes | -30.6% |
| 1991 | 175 tonnes | -35.2% |
| 1992 | 153 tonnes | -12.6% |
| 1993 | 284 tonnes | +85.6% |
| 1994 | 279 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1995 | 152 tonnes | -45.5% |
| 1996 | 217 tonnes | +42.8% |
| 1997 | 250 tonnes | +15.2% |
| 1998 | 268 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1999 | 268 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 241 tonnes | -10.1% |
| 2001 | 241 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 270 tonnes | +12.0% |
| 2003 | 241 tonnes | -10.7% |
| 2004 | 269 tonnes | +11.6% |
| 2005 | 285 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 293 tonnes | +2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 260 tonnes | 230 tonnes | 290 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 233.4 tonnes | 180 tonnes | 338 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 594 tonnes | 371 tonnes | 1,082 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 231.6 tonnes | 152 tonnes | 284 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 262.86 tonnes | 241 tonnes | 293 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near French Guiana
- 183 Sao Tome and Principe 594.35 tonnes compare
- 184 New Caledonia 344 tonnes compare
- 185 Tonga 325.7 tonnes compare
- 187 Papua New Guinea 204.2 tonnes compare
- 188 Seychelles 161.87 tonnes compare
- 189 Brunei 160.43 tonnes compare
More reference data data for French Guiana
- Milk production, annual growth rate 2.81 % change on previous year (2006)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 3.39 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 3.39 live births per woman (2023)
- Land area in hectares 8.28 million hectares (2023)
- FAO projections of arable land 16,435 hectares (2023)
- Share of land used for permanent meadows and pastures 0.31 percent (2023)
- Area of permanent meadows and pastures 25,569 hectares (2023)
- Average age of mothers at childbirth 29.33 years (2023)
- Exposure to extreme precipitation — Annual precipitation change 595.3 Millimetres per year (2023)
- FAO projections of arable land, annual growth rate 3.76 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is milk production in French Guiana?
- Milk production in French Guiana was 293 tonnes in 2006, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest milk production recorded in French Guiana?
- The highest recorded value was 1,082 tonnes in 1986.
- What is the lowest milk production recorded in French Guiana?
- The lowest recorded value was 152 tonnes in 1995.
- How does French Guiana rank for milk production?
- French Guiana ranks 186th out of 192 countries with data for 2006.
- Is milk production rising or falling in French Guiana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Guiana 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 Milk production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Milk represents the raw equivalents of all dairy products including cheese, yoghurt, cream and milk consumed as the final product.