Land under wheat production in Madagascar
Madagascar: Land under wheat production was 4,553 hectares in 2011. β Volatile
Land under wheat production in Madagascar, 1976β2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for land under wheat production in Madagascar is 4,553 hectares, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 9.0% on the previous year and up 8.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under wheat production in Madagascar peaked at 7,000 hectares in 1995 and was at its lowest, 82 hectares, in 1979.
That places Madagascar 23rd out of 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 210 hectares | 82 hectares | 324 hectares | 4 |
| 1980s | 413.6 hectares | 182 hectares | 1,800 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,472 hectares | 2,000 hectares | 7,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,359 hectares | 4,044 hectares | 4,842 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,780 hectares | 4,553 hectares | 5,006 hectares | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Madagascar
- Agriculture share gdp 21.7 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 21.7 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.3% (2024)
- Rural population 67.1% (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.7% (2025)
- Rural population 21.97 million (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 21.7% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 4.26 billion current US$ (2025)
- Bananas β Production 399,940 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under wheat production in Madagascar?
- Land under wheat production in Madagascar was 4,553 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under wheat production recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 7,000 hectares in 1995.
- What is the lowest land under wheat production recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 82 hectares in 1979.
- How does Madagascar rank for land under wheat production?
- Madagascar ranks 23rd out of 32 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under wheat production rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Land under wheat production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under wheat 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.