Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Mozambique
Mozambique: Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested was 105,447 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Mozambique, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Mozambique stood at 105,447 ha.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and down 36.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Mozambique peaked at 463,700 ha in 1967 and was at its lowest, 28,000 ha, in 1985.
That places Mozambique 44th out of 174 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 367,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 356,000 ha | -3.0% |
| 1963 | 313,000 ha | -12.1% |
| 1964 | 337,000 ha | +7.7% |
| 1965 | 417,000 ha | +23.7% |
| 1966 | 423,428 ha | +1.5% |
| 1967 | 463,700 ha | +9.5% |
| 1968 | 432,347 ha | -6.8% |
| 1969 | 434,198 ha | +0.4% |
| 1970 | 417,936 ha | -3.7% |
| 1971 | 434,000 ha | +3.8% |
| 1972 | 386,000 ha | -11.1% |
| 1973 | 364,000 ha | -5.7% |
| 1974 | 339,000 ha | -6.9% |
| 1975 | 339,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 299,000 ha | -11.8% |
| 1977 | 192,000 ha | -35.8% |
| 1978 | 214,000 ha | +11.5% |
| 1979 | 164,000 ha | -23.4% |
| 1980 | 176,000 ha | +7.3% |
| 1981 | 216,000 ha | +22.7% |
| 1982 | 166,000 ha | -23.1% |
| 1983 | 130,000 ha | -21.7% |
| 1984 | 115,000 ha | -11.5% |
| 1985 | 28,000 ha | -75.7% |
| 1986 | 57,500 ha | +105.4% |
| 1987 | 117,500 ha | +104.3% |
| 1988 | 140,500 ha | +19.6% |
| 1989 | 117,500 ha | -16.4% |
| 1990 | 75,521 ha | -35.7% |
| 1991 | 84,500 ha | +11.9% |
| 1992 | 94,500 ha | +11.8% |
| 1993 | 86,500 ha | -8.5% |
| 1994 | 86,000 ha | -0.6% |
| 1995 | 95,500 ha | +11.0% |
| 1996 | 86,500 ha | -9.4% |
| 1997 | 175,815 ha | +103.3% |
| 1998 | 208,297 ha | +18.5% |
| 1999 | 200,414 ha | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 114,655 ha | -42.8% |
| 2001 | 249,481 ha | +117.6% |
| 2002 | 275,727 ha | +10.5% |
| 2003 | 184,900 ha | -32.9% |
| 2004 | 304,839 ha | +64.9% |
| 2005 | 259,000 ha | -15.0% |
| 2006 | 356,900 ha | +37.8% |
| 2007 | 368,000 ha | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 408,300 ha | +11.0% |
| 2009 | 409,150 ha | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 139,000 ha | -66.0% |
| 2011 | 198,400 ha | +42.7% |
| 2012 | 198,150 ha | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 152,007 ha | -23.3% |
| 2014 | 166,089 ha | +9.3% |
| 2015 | 129,003 ha | -22.3% |
| 2016 | 109,940 ha | -14.8% |
| 2017 | 123,044 ha | +11.9% |
| 2018 | 132,999 ha | +8.1% |
| 2019 | 139,016 ha | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 143,966 ha | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 138,947 ha | -3.5% |
| 2022 | 142,902 ha | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 104,004 ha | -27.2% |
| 2024 | 105,447 ha | +1.4% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 105,447 ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 38,779 ha, 2.7× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 105,447 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 24,739 ha, 4.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Mozambique 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +117.6% | 114,655 ha | 249,481 ha |
| 1986 | +105.4% | 28,000 ha | 57,500 ha |
| 1987 | +104.3% | 57,500 ha | 117,500 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 393,741 ha | 313,000 ha | 463,700 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 314,894 ha | 164,000 ha | 434,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 126,400 ha | 28,000 ha | 216,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 119,355 ha | 75,521 ha | 208,297 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 293,095 ha | 114,655 ha | 409,150 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 148,765 ha | 109,940 ha | 198,400 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 127,053 ha | 104,004 ha | 143,966 ha | 5 |
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- 44 Mozambique 105,447 ha compare
- 46 Uganda 97,002 ha compare
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More agriculture & rural data for Mozambique
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.167 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.001 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0017 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.09 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -0.2557 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2557 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 160.3 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.63 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Mozambique?
- Fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Mozambique was 105,447 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 463,700 ha in 1967.
- What is the lowest fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 28,000 ha in 1985.
- How does Mozambique rank for fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested?
- Mozambique ranks 44th out of 174 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.