Maize (corn) — Production in Mauritius
Mauritius: Maize (corn) — Production was 1,289 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in Mauritius, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — production in Mauritius stood at 1,289 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.2% on the previous year and up 106.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Mauritius peaked at 7,970 t in 1986 and was at its lowest, 25 t, in 1964.
That places Mauritius 191st out of 223 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Production in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 180 t | — |
| 1962 | 203 t | +12.8% |
| 1963 | 147 t | -27.6% |
| 1964 | 25 t | -83.0% |
| 1965 | 296 t | +1084.0% |
| 1966 | 457 t | +54.4% |
| 1967 | 457 t | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 376 t | -17.7% |
| 1969 | 462 t | +22.9% |
| 1970 | 529 t | +14.5% |
| 1971 | 504 t | -4.7% |
| 1972 | 470 t | -6.7% |
| 1973 | 442 t | -6.0% |
| 1974 | 1,684 t | +281.0% |
| 1975 | 1,194 t | -29.1% |
| 1976 | 1,584 t | +32.7% |
| 1977 | 1,328 t | -16.2% |
| 1978 | 1,144 t | -13.9% |
| 1979 | 1,171 t | +2.4% |
| 1980 | 732 t | -37.5% |
| 1981 | 1,081 t | +47.7% |
| 1982 | 1,375 t | +27.2% |
| 1983 | 1,195 t | -13.1% |
| 1984 | 3,265 t | +173.2% |
| 1985 | 4,890 t | +49.8% |
| 1986 | 7,970 t | +63.0% |
| 1987 | 3,865 t | -51.5% |
| 1988 | 3,787 t | -2.0% |
| 1989 | 2,395 t | -36.8% |
| 1990 | 2,265 t | -5.4% |
| 1991 | 2,120 t | -6.4% |
| 1992 | 1,995 t | -5.9% |
| 1993 | 1,816 t | -9.0% |
| 1994 | 880 t | -51.5% |
| 1995 | 289 t | -67.2% |
| 1996 | 438 t | +51.6% |
| 1997 | 232 t | -47.0% |
| 1998 | 259 t | +11.6% |
| 1999 | 201 t | -22.4% |
| 2000 | 623 t | +210.0% |
| 2001 | 389 t | -37.6% |
| 2002 | 295 t | -24.2% |
| 2003 | 177 t | -40.0% |
| 2004 | 369 t | +108.5% |
| 2005 | 475 t | +28.7% |
| 2006 | 452 t | -4.8% |
| 2007 | 1,021 t | +125.9% |
| 2008 | 460 t | -54.9% |
| 2009 | 112 t | -75.7% |
| 2010 | 328 t | +192.9% |
| 2011 | 320 t | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 413 t | +29.1% |
| 2013 | 632 t | +53.0% |
| 2014 | 625 t | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 451 t | -27.8% |
| 2016 | 415 t | -8.0% |
| 2017 | 442 t | +6.5% |
| 2018 | 387 t | -12.4% |
| 2019 | 495 t | +27.9% |
| 2020 | 778 t | +57.2% |
| 2021 | 1,106 t | +42.2% |
| 2022 | 823.1 t | -25.6% |
| 2023 | 1,502 t | +82.4% |
| 2024 | 1,289 t | -14.2% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 1,289 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 221,748 t, 1% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 1,289 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 394,045 t, 0% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — 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 | +1084.0% | 25 t | 296 t |
| 1974 | +281.0% | 442 t | 1,684 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 289.22 t | 25 t | 462 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,005 t | 442 t | 1,684 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,056 t | 732 t | 7,970 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,050 t | 201 t | 2,265 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 437.3 t | 112 t | 1,021 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 450.8 t | 320 t | 632 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,100 t | 778 t | 1,502 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
- 188 Luxembourg 1,720 t compare
- 189 Qatar 1,605 t compare
- 190 Malaysia 1,317 t compare
- 192 Vanuatu 985.44 t compare
- 193 Sao Tome and Principe 796.13 t compare
- 193 Sao Tome and Principe 796.13 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Mauritius
- 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 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0163 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.0171 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in Mauritius?
- Maize (corn) — production in Mauritius was 1,289 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 7,970 t in 1986.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 25 t in 1964.
- How does Mauritius rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Mauritius ranks 191st out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 106.2%. 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 of the United Nations, published as part of Maize (corn) — Production. 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.