Land under maize production in Mali
Mali: Land under maize production was 924,850 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under maize production in Mali, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, land under maize production in Mali stood at 924,850 hectares. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
The figure is up 76.7% on the previous year and up 254.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under maize production in Mali peaked at 924,850 hectares in 2011 and was at its lowest, 40,900 hectares, in 1980.
That places Mali 14th out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it 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 | 107,564 hectares | 89,505 hectares | 127,685 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 71,627 hectares | 42,800 hectares | 90,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 104,679 hectares | 40,900 hectares | 174,612 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 234,937 hectares | 169,958 hectares | 426,300 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 346,488 hectares | 161,053 hectares | 463,640 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 724,112 hectares | 523,375 hectares | 924,850 hectares | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Mali
- Agriculture share gdp 33.02 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 33.02 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 8.4% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2023)
- Rural population 67.8% (2025)
- Rural population growth 2.0% (2025)
- Rural population 17.08 million (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 33.0% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 9.93 billion current US$ (2025)
- Bananas — Production 629,820 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under maize production in Mali?
- Land under maize production in Mali was 924,850 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under maize production recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 924,850 hectares in 2011.
- What is the lowest land under maize production recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 40,900 hectares in 1980.
- How does Mali rank for land under maize production?
- Mali ranks 14th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under maize production rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 254.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali 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.