Maize production in Mauritania
Mauritania: Maize production was 11,609 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Maize production in Mauritania, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2011, maize production in Mauritania stood at 11,609 metric tons.
That represents a change of down 41.7% on the previous year and up 88.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Mauritania peaked at 19,910 metric tons in 2010 and was at its lowest, 1,000 metric tons, in 1985.
Mauritania ranks 41st of 49 countries on this measure, 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 | 3,978 metric tons | 3,200 metric tons | 5,700 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,540 metric tons | 1,500 metric tons | 5,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,413 metric tons | 1,000 metric tons | 7,467 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,712 metric tons | 2,113 metric tons | 14,415 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,957 metric tons | 4,778 metric tons | 17,285 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,760 metric tons | 11,609 metric tons | 19,910 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
More agriculture & rural data for Mauritania
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 2.33 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 20.0% (2025)
- Rural population 2.05 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.5% (2025)
- Rural population 38.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.2% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 20.0% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 20.0% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 370,911 hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Mauritania?
- Maize production in Mauritania was 11,609 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 19,910 metric tons in 2010.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,000 metric tons in 1985.
- How does Mauritania rank for maize production?
- Mauritania ranks 41st out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Maize production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on maize 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.