Land under maize production in Lesotho
Lesotho: Land under maize production was 115,688 hectares in 2011. ▬ Flat
Latest (2011)
115,688 hectares
Change on year
down 18.1%
World rank
28th
of 49 countries
All-time high
177,485 hectares
in 2001
All-time low
76,955 hectares
in 1995
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Land under maize production in Lesotho, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded 115,688 hectares for land under maize production in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.1% on the previous year and down 34.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under maize production in Lesotho peaked at 177,485 hectares in 2001 and was at its lowest, 76,955 hectares, in 1995.
Lesotho ranks 28th of 49 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Land under maize production in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 135,000 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 135,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 135,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 135,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 155,000 hectares | +14.8% |
| 1966 | 140,000 hectares | -9.7% |
| 1967 | 148,000 hectares | +5.7% |
| 1968 | 156,477 hectares | +5.7% |
| 1969 | 142,037 hectares | -9.2% |
| 1970 | 129,247 hectares | -9.0% |
| 1971 | 135,000 hectares | +4.5% |
| 1972 | 110,000 hectares | -18.5% |
| 1973 | 115,000 hectares | +4.5% |
| 1974 | 129,708 hectares | +12.8% |
| 1975 | 107,844 hectares | -16.9% |
| 1976 | 84,827 hectares | -21.3% |
| 1977 | 80,336 hectares | -5.3% |
| 1978 | 101,683 hectares | +26.6% |
| 1979 | 112,263 hectares | +10.4% |
| 1980 | 110,357 hectares | -1.7% |
| 1981 | 124,812 hectares | +13.1% |
| 1982 | 114,282 hectares | -8.4% |
| 1983 | 103,529 hectares | -9.4% |
| 1984 | 116,739 hectares | +12.8% |
| 1985 | 118,061 hectares | +1.1% |
| 1986 | 122,008 hectares | +3.3% |
| 1987 | 142,422 hectares | +16.7% |
| 1988 | 173,214 hectares | +21.6% |
| 1989 | 130,996 hectares | -24.4% |
| 1990 | 155,976 hectares | +19.1% |
| 1991 | 90,461 hectares | -42.0% |
| 1992 | 105,454 hectares | +16.6% |
| 1993 | 103,437 hectares | -1.9% |
| 1994 | 172,743 hectares | +67.0% |
| 1995 | 76,955 hectares | -55.5% |
| 1996 | 150,908 hectares | +96.1% |
| 1997 | 144,116 hectares | -4.5% |
| 1998 | 90,030 hectares | -37.5% |
| 1999 | 132,360 hectares | +47.0% |
| 2000 | 157,680 hectares | +19.1% |
| 2001 | 177,485 hectares | +12.6% |
| 2002 | 137,380 hectares | -22.6% |
| 2003 | 127,470 hectares | -7.2% |
| 2004 | 127,620 hectares | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 112,302 hectares | -12.0% |
| 2006 | 168,765 hectares | +50.3% |
| 2007 | 123,661 hectares | -26.7% |
| 2008 | 137,156 hectares | +10.9% |
| 2009 | 137,366 hectares | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 141,340 hectares | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 115,688 hectares | -18.1% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 115,688 hectares is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 485,000 hectares, 24% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 115,688 hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 231,402 hectares, 50% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 142,390 hectares | 135,000 hectares | 156,477 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 110,591 hectares | 80,336 hectares | 135,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 125,642 hectares | 103,529 hectares | 173,214 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 122,244 hectares | 76,955 hectares | 172,743 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 140,688 hectares | 112,302 hectares | 177,485 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 128,514 hectares | 115,688 hectares | 141,340 hectares | 2 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More agriculture & rural data for Lesotho
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0649 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 70.63 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6715 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5533 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 5.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under maize production in Lesotho?
- Land under maize production in Lesotho was 115,688 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under maize production recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 177,485 hectares in 2001.
- What is the lowest land under maize production recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 76,955 hectares in 1995.
- How does Lesotho rank for land under maize production?
- Lesotho ranks 28th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under maize production rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.