Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Mozambique
Mozambique: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 2.86 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Mozambique, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in Mozambique stood at 2.86 million ha. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 6.5% on the previous year and up 68.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Mozambique peaked at 2.86 million ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 330,000 ha, in 1970.
That places Mozambique 15th out of 222 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 425,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 400,000 ha | -5.9% |
| 1963 | 400,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 400,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 420,000 ha | +5.0% |
| 1966 | 460,000 ha | +9.5% |
| 1967 | 500,000 ha | +8.7% |
| 1968 | 430,000 ha | -14.0% |
| 1969 | 430,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 330,000 ha | -23.3% |
| 1971 | 330,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 420,000 ha | +27.3% |
| 1973 | 680,000 ha | +61.9% |
| 1974 | 680,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 600,000 ha | -11.8% |
| 1976 | 600,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 600,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 600,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 620,493 ha | +3.4% |
| 1980 | 700,000 ha | +12.8% |
| 1981 | 700,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 800,000 ha | +14.3% |
| 1983 | 800,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 800,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 900,000 ha | +12.5% |
| 1986 | 1.00 million ha | +11.1% |
| 1987 | 1.00 million ha | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 1.00 million ha | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 1.00 million ha | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1.01 million ha | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 1.01 million ha | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 832,132 ha | -17.5% |
| 1993 | 841,947 ha | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 940,013 ha | +11.6% |
| 1995 | 1.08 million ha | +14.9% |
| 1996 | 1.01 million ha | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 1.15 million ha | +14.4% |
| 1998 | 1.25 million ha | +8.2% |
| 1999 | 1.15 million ha | -7.7% |
| 2000 | 1.26 million ha | +9.0% |
| 2001 | 1.19 million ha | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 1.58 million ha | +32.2% |
| 2003 | 1.36 million ha | -14.1% |
| 2004 | 1.31 million ha | -3.3% |
| 2005 | 1.90 million ha | +45.0% |
| 2006 | 1.66 million ha | -12.5% |
| 2007 | 1.66 million ha | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1.96 million ha | +18.0% |
| 2009 | 1.61 million ha | -17.9% |
| 2010 | 1.74 million ha | +7.8% |
| 2011 | 1.81 million ha | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 1.57 million ha | -13.3% |
| 2013 | 1.72 million ha | +9.6% |
| 2014 | 1.70 million ha | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 1.57 million ha | -7.8% |
| 2016 | 1.66 million ha | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 1.65 million ha | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 1.61 million ha | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 1.64 million ha | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 2.29 million ha | +39.1% |
| 2021 | 1.66 million ha | -27.5% |
| 2022 | 1.82 million ha | +9.6% |
| 2023 | 2.69 million ha | +47.9% |
| 2024 | 2.86 million ha | +6.5% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 2.86 million ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 153,650 ha, 18.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 2.86 million ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 275,000 ha, 10.4× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 429,444 ha | 400,000 ha | 500,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 546,049 ha | 330,000 ha | 680,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 870,000 ha | 700,000 ha | 1.00 million ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.03 million ha | 832,132 ha | 1.25 million ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.55 million ha | 1.19 million ha | 1.96 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.67 million ha | 1.57 million ha | 1.81 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.26 million ha | 1.66 million ha | 2.86 million ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 13 Democratic Republic of the Congo 3.11 million ha compare
- 14 USSR 2.97 million ha compare
- 15 Mozambique 2.86 million ha compare
- 17 Angola 2.82 million ha compare
- 18 South Africa 2.64 million ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Mozambique
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.167 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.001 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0017 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.09 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -0.2557 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2557 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 160.3 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.63 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Mozambique?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Mozambique was 2.86 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 2.86 million ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 330,000 ha in 1970.
- How does Mozambique rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Mozambique ranks 15th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.1%. 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 of the United Nations, published as part of Maize (corn) — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.