Land under maize production in Mauritania, Islamic Republic of
Mauritania, Islamic Republic of: Land under maize production was 17,559 hectares in 2011. β Volatile
Land under maize production in Mauritania, Islamic Republic of, 1961β2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, land under maize production in Mauritania, Islamic Republic of stood at 17,559 hectares.
The figure is down 24.2% on the previous year and up 185.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under maize production in Mauritania, Islamic Republic of peaked at 34,745 hectares in 2006 and was at its lowest, 2,000 hectares, in 1987.
That places Mauritania, Islamic Republic of 41st out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 | 6,211 hectares | 5,000 hectares | 6,700 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 7,410 hectares | 6,000 hectares | 9,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,875 hectares | 2,000 hectares | 11,300 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,218 hectares | 3,542 hectares | 24,554 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,894 hectares | 6,158 hectares | 34,745 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 20,366 hectares | 17,559 hectares | 23,174 hectares | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania, Islamic Republic of
- 38 Gambia, The 25,256 hectares compare
- 39 Guinea-Bissau 22,894 hectares compare
- 40 Eritrea, The State of 20,564 hectares compare
- 42 Congo, Republic of 13,200 hectares compare
- 43 Niger 8,308 hectares compare
- 44 Comoros, Union of the 2,600 hectares compare
More agriculture & rural data for Mauritania, Islamic Republic of
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1995 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 438.46 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.5156 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3851 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 19.95 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 19.95 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.2% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under maize production in Mauritania, Islamic Republic of?
- Land under maize production in Mauritania, Islamic Republic of was 17,559 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under maize production recorded in Mauritania, Islamic Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 34,745 hectares in 2006.
- What is the lowest land under maize production recorded in Mauritania, Islamic Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,000 hectares in 1987.
- How does Mauritania, Islamic Republic of rank for land under maize production?
- Mauritania, Islamic Republic of ranks 41st out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under maize production rising or falling in Mauritania, Islamic Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 185.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania, Islamic Republic of 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.