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.
Maize production in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 180 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 203 metric tons | +12.8% |
| 1963 | 147 metric tons | -27.6% |
| 1964 | 25 metric tons | -83.0% |
| 1965 | 296 metric tons | +1084.0% |
| 1966 | 457 metric tons | +54.4% |
| 1967 | 457 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 376 metric tons | -17.7% |
| 1969 | 462 metric tons | +22.9% |
| 1970 | 529 metric tons | +14.5% |
| 1971 | 504 metric tons | -4.7% |
| 1972 | 470 metric tons | -6.7% |
| 1973 | 442 metric tons | -6.0% |
| 1974 | 1,684 metric tons | +281.0% |
| 1975 | 1,194 metric tons | -29.1% |
| 1976 | 1,584 metric tons | +32.7% |
| 1977 | 1,328 metric tons | -16.2% |
| 1978 | 1,144 metric tons | -13.9% |
| 1979 | 1,171 metric tons | +2.4% |
| 1980 | 732 metric tons | -37.5% |
| 1981 | 1,081 metric tons | +47.7% |
| 1982 | 1,375 metric tons | +27.2% |
| 1983 | 1,195 metric tons | -13.1% |
| 1984 | 3,265 metric tons | +173.2% |
| 1985 | 4,890 metric tons | +49.8% |
| 1986 | 7,970 metric tons | +63.0% |
| 1987 | 3,865 metric tons | -51.5% |
| 1988 | 3,787 metric tons | -2.0% |
| 1989 | 2,395 metric tons | -36.8% |
| 1990 | 2,265 metric tons | -5.4% |
| 1991 | 2,120 metric tons | -6.4% |
| 1992 | 1,995 metric tons | -5.9% |
| 1993 | 1,816 metric tons | -9.0% |
| 1994 | 880 metric tons | -51.5% |
| 1995 | 289 metric tons | -67.2% |
| 1996 | 438 metric tons | +51.6% |
| 1997 | 232 metric tons | -47.0% |
| 1998 | 259 metric tons | +11.6% |
| 1999 | 201 metric tons | -22.4% |
| 2000 | 623 metric tons | +210.0% |
| 2001 | 389 metric tons | -37.6% |
| 2002 | 295 metric tons | -24.2% |
| 2003 | 177 metric tons | -40.0% |
| 2004 | 369 metric tons | +108.5% |
| 2005 | 475 metric tons | +28.7% |
| 2006 | 452 metric tons | -4.8% |
| 2007 | 1,021 metric tons | +125.9% |
| 2008 | 750 metric tons | -26.5% |
| 2009 | 112 metric tons | -85.1% |
| 2010 | 328 metric tons | +192.9% |
| 2011 | 320 metric tons | -2.4% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 320 metric tons is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,569 metric tons, 6% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 320 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 326,794 metric tons, 0% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize 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 metric tons | 296 metric tons |
| 1974 | +281.0% | 442 metric tons | 1,684 metric tons |
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 (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)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6096 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 4.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 4.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2024)
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.