Land under wheat production in Mozambique
Mozambique: Land under wheat production was 2,456 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under wheat 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 wheat production in Mozambique is 2,456 hectares, measured in 2011.
The figure is down 9.0% on the previous year and up 44.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under wheat production in Mozambique peaked at 14,700 hectares in 1963 and was at its lowest, 1,200 hectares, in 2000.
That places Mozambique 26th out of 32 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 | 10,044 hectares | 6,000 hectares | 14,700 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,600 hectares | 3,000 hectares | 13,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,150 hectares | 3,000 hectares | 5,500 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,335 hectares | 1,772 hectares | 3,812 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,286 hectares | 1,200 hectares | 2,826 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,578 hectares | 2,456 hectares | 2,700 hectares | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is land under wheat production in Mozambique?
- Land under wheat production in Mozambique was 2,456 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under wheat production recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 14,700 hectares in 1963.
- What is the lowest land under wheat production recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,200 hectares in 2000.
- How does Mozambique rank for land under wheat production?
- Mozambique ranks 26th out of 32 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under wheat production rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.5%. 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 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.