Land under millet production in Mozambique
Mozambique: Land under millet production was 109,490 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under millet production in Mozambique, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for land under millet production in Mozambique is 109,490 hectares, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and up 188.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under millet production in Mozambique peaked at 110,000 hectares in 2010 and was at its lowest, 17,000 hectares, in 1992.
Mozambique ranks 18th of 37 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.
Land under millet production in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 19,000 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 19,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 19,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 19,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 19,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 19,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 19,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 19,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 19,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 19,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 19,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 19,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 19,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 19,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 20,000 hectares | +5.3% |
| 1976 | 20,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 20,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 20,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 20,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 20,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 20,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 20,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 20,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 20,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 20,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 20,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 20,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 20,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 20,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 19,069 hectares | -4.7% |
| 1991 | 20,249 hectares | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 17,000 hectares | -16.0% |
| 1993 | 61,000 hectares | +258.8% |
| 1994 | 74,181 hectares | +21.6% |
| 1995 | 85,040 hectares | +14.6% |
| 1996 | 87,000 hectares | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 90,461 hectares | +4.0% |
| 1998 | 101,000 hectares | +11.7% |
| 1999 | 75,000 hectares | -25.7% |
| 2000 | 54,064 hectares | -27.9% |
| 2001 | 38,000 hectares | -29.7% |
| 2002 | 23,000 hectares | -39.5% |
| 2003 | 40,000 hectares | +73.9% |
| 2004 | 34,000 hectares | -15.0% |
| 2005 | 28,000 hectares | -17.6% |
| 2006 | 57,000 hectares | +103.6% |
| 2007 | 58,000 hectares | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 106,000 hectares | +82.8% |
| 2009 | 109,000 hectares | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 110,000 hectares | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 109,490 hectares | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19,000 hectares | 19,000 hectares | 19,000 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 19,500 hectares | 19,000 hectares | 20,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 20,000 hectares | 20,000 hectares | 20,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 63,000 hectares | 17,000 hectares | 101,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 54,706 hectares | 23,000 hectares | 109,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 109,745 hectares | 109,490 hectares | 110,000 hectares | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is land under millet production in Mozambique?
- Land under millet production in Mozambique was 109,490 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under millet production recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 110,000 hectares in 2010.
- What is the lowest land under millet production recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,000 hectares in 1992.
- How does Mozambique rank for land under millet production?
- Mozambique ranks 18th out of 37 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under millet production rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 188.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Land under millet production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under millet 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.