Permanent cropland in Mauritius
Mauritius: Permanent cropland was 4,000 hectares in 2011. ▬ Flat
Latest (2011)
4,000 hectares
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
47th
of 52 countries
All-time high
7,000 hectares
in 1975
All-time low
2,000 hectares
in 1961
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Permanent cropland in Mauritius, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for permanent cropland in Mauritius is 4,000 hectares, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, permanent cropland in Mauritius peaked at 7,000 hectares in 1975 and was at its lowest, 2,000 hectares, in 1961.
Mauritius ranks 47th of 52 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Permanent cropland in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,000 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 2,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 2,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 2,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 2,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 3,000 hectares | +50.0% |
| 1967 | 4,000 hectares | +33.3% |
| 1968 | 4,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 4,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 5,000 hectares | +25.0% |
| 1971 | 5,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 6,000 hectares | +20.0% |
| 1973 | 6,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 6,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 7,000 hectares | +16.7% |
| 1976 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 6,000 hectares | -14.3% |
| 1989 | 6,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 6,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 6,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 6,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 6,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 5,000 hectares | -16.7% |
| 1995 | 5,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 5,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 5,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 4,000 hectares | -20.0% |
| 1999 | 4,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 4,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 4,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 4,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 4,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 4,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 4,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 4,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 4,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 4,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 4,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 4,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 4,000 hectares | +0.0% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 4,000 hectares is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 120,000 hectares, 3% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 4,000 hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 130,000 hectares, 3% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,778 hectares | 2,000 hectares | 4,000 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,300 hectares | 5,000 hectares | 7,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,800 hectares | 6,000 hectares | 7,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,200 hectares | 4,000 hectares | 6,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,000 hectares | 4,000 hectares | 4,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,000 hectares | 4,000 hectares | 4,000 hectares | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
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)
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- Share of GDP from agriculture 4.6% (2025)
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- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is permanent cropland in Mauritius?
- Permanent cropland in Mauritius was 4,000 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest permanent cropland recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 7,000 hectares in 1975.
- What is the lowest permanent cropland recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,000 hectares in 1961.
- How does Mauritius rank for permanent cropland?
- Mauritius ranks 47th out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is permanent cropland rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Permanent cropland (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Permanent cropland is land cultivated with crops that occupy the land for long periods and need not be replanted after each harvest, such as cocoa, coffee, and rubber. This category includes land under flowering shrubs, fruit trees, nut trees, and vines, but excludes land under trees grown for wood or timber.