Rice production by region in French Guiana
French Guiana: Rice production by region was 15,073 in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Rice production by region in French Guiana, 1961–2006
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rice production by region in French Guiana is 15,073, measured in 2006.
The figure is down 15.2% on the previous year and down 51.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production by region in French Guiana peaked at 31,544 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 15, in 1970.
That places French Guiana 97th out of 143 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rice production by region in French Guiana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 385 | — |
| 1962 | 620 | +61.0% |
| 1963 | 60 | -90.3% |
| 1964 | 70 | +16.7% |
| 1965 | 75 | +7.1% |
| 1966 | 130 | +73.3% |
| 1967 | 90 | -30.8% |
| 1968 | 20 | -77.8% |
| 1969 | 60 | +200.0% |
| 1970 | 15 | -75.0% |
| 1971 | 40 | +166.7% |
| 1972 | 24 | -40.0% |
| 1973 | 100 | +316.7% |
| 1974 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 150 | +50.0% |
| 1978 | 335 | +123.3% |
| 1979 | 800 | +138.8% |
| 1980 | 360 | -55.0% |
| 1981 | 550 | +52.8% |
| 1982 | 450 | -18.2% |
| 1983 | 2,476 | +450.2% |
| 1984 | 5,022 | +102.8% |
| 1985 | 7,810 | +55.5% |
| 1986 | 8,750 | +12.0% |
| 1987 | 13,030 | +48.9% |
| 1988 | 14,295 | +9.7% |
| 1989 | 16,422 | +14.9% |
| 1990 | 21,649 | +31.8% |
| 1991 | 28,500 | +31.6% |
| 1992 | 24,315 | -14.7% |
| 1993 | 27,549 | +13.3% |
| 1994 | 25,190 | -8.6% |
| 1995 | 25,276 | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 30,977 | +22.6% |
| 1997 | 31,243 | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 24,896 | -20.3% |
| 1999 | 19,883 | -20.1% |
| 2000 | 19,612 | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 31,544 | +60.8% |
| 2002 | 22,407 | -29.0% |
| 2003 | 23,461 | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 25,529 | +8.8% |
| 2005 | 17,774 | -30.4% |
| 2006 | 15,073 | -15.2% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rice production by region 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | +450.2% | 450 | 2,476 |
| 1973 | +316.7% | 24 | 100 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 167.78 | 20 | 620 | 9 |
| 1970s | 176.4 | 15 | 800 | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,916 | 360 | 16,422 | 10 |
| 1990s | 25,948 | 19,883 | 31,243 | 10 |
| 2000s | 22,200 | 15,073 | 31,544 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production by region in French Guiana?
- Rice production by region in French Guiana was 15,073 in 2006, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest rice production by region recorded in French Guiana?
- The highest recorded value was 31,544 in 2001.
- What is the lowest rice production by region recorded in French Guiana?
- The lowest recorded value was 15 in 1970.
- How does French Guiana rank for rice production by region?
- French Guiana ranks 97th out of 143 countries with data for 2006.
- Is rice production by region rising or falling in French Guiana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.3%. 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 Rice production by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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