Maize production in Mauritius
Mauritius: Maize production was 320 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Maize production in Mauritius, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
Mauritius recorded 320 metric tons for maize production in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.4% on the previous year and down 17.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Mauritius peaked at 7,970 metric tons in 1986 and was at its lowest, 25 metric tons, in 1964.
That places Mauritius 48th out of 49 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 | 289.22 metric tons | 25 metric tons | 462 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,005 metric tons | 442 metric tons | 1,684 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,056 metric tons | 732 metric tons | 7,970 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,050 metric tons | 201 metric tons | 2,265 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 466.3 metric tons | 112 metric tons | 1,021 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 324 metric tons | 320 metric tons | 328 metric tons | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Mauritius
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 745.90 million current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 4.6% (2025)
- Rural population 758,222 (2025)
- Rural population growth -0.2% (2025)
- Rural population 61.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 4.6% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 4.6% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 129 hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Mauritius?
- Maize production in Mauritius was 320 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 7,970 metric tons in 1986.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 25 metric tons in 1964.
- How does Mauritius rank for maize production?
- Mauritius ranks 48th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.7%. 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, 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.