Land under maize production in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Land under maize production was 31,318 hectares in 2011. β Volatile
Land under maize production in Cape Verde, 1961β2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, land under maize production in Cape Verde stood at 31,318 hectares.
That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and up 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under maize production in Cape Verde peaked at 45,000 hectares in 1967 and was at its lowest, 3,000 hectares, in 1970.
Cape Verde ranks 34th of 49 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 26,667 hectares | 16,000 hectares | 45,000 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,000 hectares | 3,000 hectares | 14,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 17,575 hectares | 3,300 hectares | 35,480 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 32,889 hectares | 31,066 hectares | 34,518 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 29,194 hectares | 15,000 hectares | 34,385 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 31,673 hectares | 31,318 hectares | 32,028 hectares | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Cape Verde
- Agriculture share gdp 5.04 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.6% (2024)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 5.04 (2025)
- Rural population 22.4% (2025)
- Rural population growth -3.3% (2025)
- Rural population 117,962 (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 5.0% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 153.97 million current US$ (2025)
- Capture fisheries vs aquaculture 40 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under maize production in Cape Verde?
- Land under maize production in Cape Verde was 31,318 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under maize production recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 45,000 hectares in 1967.
- What is the lowest land under maize production recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,000 hectares in 1970.
- How does Cape Verde rank for land under maize production?
- Cape Verde ranks 34th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under maize production rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cape Verde data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Land under maize production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under maize production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Production data on relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.