Land under maize production in Mauritius
Mauritius: Land under maize production was 43 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under maize production in Mauritius, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, land under maize production in Mauritius stood at 43 hectares.
That represents a change of down 10.4% on the previous year and down 20.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under maize production in Mauritius peaked at 1,816 hectares in 1986 and was at its lowest, 14 hectares, in 2009.
That places Mauritius 48th 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.
Land under maize production in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 119 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 114 hectares | -4.2% |
| 1963 | 114 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 25 hectares | -78.1% |
| 1965 | 180 hectares | +620.0% |
| 1966 | 181 hectares | +0.6% |
| 1967 | 268 hectares | +48.1% |
| 1968 | 174 hectares | -35.1% |
| 1969 | 245 hectares | +40.8% |
| 1970 | 254 hectares | +3.7% |
| 1971 | 254 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 250 hectares | -1.6% |
| 1973 | 214 hectares | -14.4% |
| 1974 | 682 hectares | +218.7% |
| 1975 | 520 hectares | -23.8% |
| 1976 | 633 hectares | +21.7% |
| 1977 | 532 hectares | -16.0% |
| 1978 | 500 hectares | -6.0% |
| 1979 | 468 hectares | -6.4% |
| 1980 | 326 hectares | -30.3% |
| 1981 | 439 hectares | +34.7% |
| 1982 | 542 hectares | +23.5% |
| 1983 | 417 hectares | -23.1% |
| 1984 | 748 hectares | +79.4% |
| 1985 | 1,030 hectares | +37.7% |
| 1986 | 1,816 hectares | +76.3% |
| 1987 | 1,088 hectares | -40.1% |
| 1988 | 985 hectares | -9.5% |
| 1989 | 641 hectares | -34.9% |
| 1990 | 542 hectares | -15.4% |
| 1991 | 570 hectares | +5.2% |
| 1992 | 450 hectares | -21.1% |
| 1993 | 428 hectares | -4.9% |
| 1994 | 236 hectares | -44.9% |
| 1995 | 75 hectares | -68.2% |
| 1996 | 90 hectares | +20.0% |
| 1997 | 46 hectares | -48.9% |
| 1998 | 50 hectares | +8.7% |
| 1999 | 41 hectares | -18.0% |
| 2000 | 70 hectares | +70.7% |
| 2001 | 54 hectares | -22.9% |
| 2002 | 38 hectares | -29.6% |
| 2003 | 27 hectares | -28.9% |
| 2004 | 57 hectares | +111.1% |
| 2005 | 63 hectares | +10.5% |
| 2006 | 58 hectares | -7.9% |
| 2007 | 108 hectares | +86.2% |
| 2008 | 95 hectares | -12.0% |
| 2009 | 14 hectares | -85.3% |
| 2010 | 48 hectares | +242.9% |
| 2011 | 43 hectares | -10.4% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 43 hectares is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 26,000 hectares, 0% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 43 hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 231,402 hectares, 0% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Land under maize production in Mauritius 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | +620.0% | 25 hectares | 180 hectares |
| 2010 | +242.9% | 14 hectares | 48 hectares |
| 1974 | +218.7% | 214 hectares | 682 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 157.78 hectares | 25 hectares | 268 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 430.7 hectares | 214 hectares | 682 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 803.2 hectares | 326 hectares | 1,816 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 252.8 hectares | 41 hectares | 570 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 58.4 hectares | 14 hectares | 108 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 45.5 hectares | 43 hectares | 48 hectares | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Mauritius
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 17.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0462 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 599.72 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1976 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6096 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 4.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 4.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under maize production in Mauritius?
- Land under maize production in Mauritius was 43 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under maize production recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 1,816 hectares in 1986.
- What is the lowest land under maize production recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 14 hectares in 2009.
- How does Mauritius rank for land under maize production?
- Mauritius ranks 48th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under maize production rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius 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.