Lettuce and chicory production in Guinea
In 2024 Guinea produced 88,028 t of lettuce and chicory, the 23rd largest in the world (0.31% of the world total). This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 8,003 ha, yield 11.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 88,028 t
- World rank
- 23 of 103
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 88,028 t
- 2024
Lettuce and chicory in Guinea, 2015–2024 (tonnes)
Guinea compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.31%
- Yield, t/ha
- 11.0
- world 21.9 (−50%)
- kg per person
- 5.97
- world 3.46
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Chile | 103,850 | 0.37% |
| 22 | Egypt | 98,491 | 0.35% |
| 23 | Guinea | 88,028 | 0.31% |
| 24 | Canada | 77,502 | 0.27% |
| 25 | Tunisia | 76,630 | 0.27% |
Map of world production of lettuce and chicory
Share of the world total; Guinea is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 88,028 | +0.3% | 8,003 | 11.00 |
| 2023 | 87,786 | +0.3% | 8,012 | 10.96 |
| 2022 | 87,544 | +0.3% | 8,000 | 10.94 |
| 2021 | 87,303 | +0.3% | 7,900 | 11.05 |
| 2020 | 87,063 | +0.3% | 7,900 | 11.02 |
| 2019 | 86,823 | +0.3% | 7,900 | 10.99 |
| 2018 | 86,584 | +0.3% | 8,000 | 10.82 |
| 2017 | 86,346 | +0.3% | 7,850 | 11.00 |
| 2016 | 86,108 | +0.3% | 7,800 | 11.04 |
| 2015 | 85,871 | — | 7,800 | 11.01 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 14 t USD 19,000
- Importer rank
- 135 of 155
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of lettuce and chicory in Guinea?
Guinea produced 88,028 t in 2024, 0.31% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Guinea rank in the world for production of lettuce and chicory?
Guinea ranked 23rd of 103 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 52.1% of the world total.
What is the yield of lettuce and chicory in Guinea?
11.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (88,028 t from 8,003 ha), against a world average of 21.9 t/ha.
Does Guinea export or import lettuce and chicory?
In 2024 Guinea reported no exports and imports of 14 t (USD 19,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Guinea is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.