Potatoes — Production in Mozambique
Mozambique: Potatoes — Production was 552,561 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Production in Mozambique, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, potatoes — production in Mozambique stood at 552,561 t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 157.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — production in Mozambique peaked at 552,561 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 11,000 t, in 1961.
That places Mozambique 81st out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Potatoes — Production in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 11,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 12,400 t | +12.7% |
| 1963 | 14,300 t | +15.3% |
| 1964 | 16,500 t | +15.4% |
| 1965 | 17,000 t | +3.0% |
| 1966 | 30,000 t | +76.5% |
| 1967 | 36,062 t | +20.2% |
| 1968 | 31,280 t | -13.3% |
| 1969 | 39,413 t | +26.0% |
| 1970 | 40,000 t | +1.5% |
| 1971 | 41,000 t | +2.5% |
| 1972 | 42,000 t | +2.4% |
| 1973 | 43,000 t | +2.4% |
| 1974 | 42,000 t | -2.3% |
| 1975 | 40,000 t | -4.8% |
| 1976 | 42,000 t | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 40,000 t | -4.8% |
| 1978 | 55,000 t | +37.5% |
| 1979 | 56,890 t | +3.4% |
| 1980 | 65,000 t | +14.3% |
| 1981 | 65,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 65,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 60,000 t | -7.7% |
| 1984 | 60,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 65,000 t | +8.3% |
| 1986 | 70,000 t | +7.7% |
| 1987 | 72,000 t | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 75,000 t | +4.2% |
| 1989 | 65,000 t | -13.3% |
| 1990 | 70,000 t | +7.7% |
| 1991 | 71,000 t | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 70,000 t | -1.4% |
| 1993 | 72,000 t | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 74,000 t | +2.8% |
| 1995 | 72,000 t | -2.7% |
| 1996 | 73,000 t | +1.4% |
| 1997 | 74,000 t | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 75,000 t | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 76,000 t | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 80,000 t | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 79,184 t | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 78,880 t | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 80,306 t | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 82,658 t | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 83,540 t | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 90,000 t | +7.7% |
| 2007 | 100,000 t | +11.1% |
| 2008 | 119,000 t | +19.0% |
| 2009 | 145,000 t | +21.8% |
| 2010 | 178,526 t | +23.1% |
| 2011 | 189,944 t | +6.4% |
| 2012 | 205,000 t | +7.9% |
| 2013 | 206,000 t | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 214,267 t | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 235,700 t | +10.0% |
| 2016 | 246,500 t | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 294,600 t | +19.5% |
| 2018 | 329,600 t | +11.9% |
| 2019 | 362,600 t | +10.0% |
| 2020 | 470,430 t | +29.7% |
| 2021 | 479,839 t | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 495,839 t | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 526,249 t | +6.1% |
| 2024 | 552,561 t | +5.0% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 552,561 t is above the median for low income countries, which is 420,224 t, 1.3× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 552,561 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 190,510 t, 2.9× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Potatoes — Production in Mozambique 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | +76.5% | 17,000 t | 30,000 t |
| 1978 | +37.5% | 40,000 t | 55,000 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 23,106 t | 11,000 t | 39,413 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 44,189 t | 40,000 t | 56,890 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 66,200 t | 60,000 t | 75,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 72,700 t | 70,000 t | 76,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 93,857 t | 78,880 t | 145,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 246,274 t | 178,526 t | 362,600 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 504,984 t | 470,430 t | 552,561 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 78 Republic of Korea 568,625 t compare
- 79 United Republic of Tanzania 560,929 t compare
- 80 Finland 553,100 t compare
- 81 Mozambique 552,561 t compare
- 83 Guatemala 550,783 t compare
- 84 Sudan 542,795 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Mozambique
- 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 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.167 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.001 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0017 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.09 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -0.2557 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2557 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 160.3 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.63 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potatoes — production in Mozambique?
- Potatoes — production in Mozambique was 552,561 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — production recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 552,561 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest potatoes — production recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,000 t in 1961.
- How does Mozambique rank for potatoes — production?
- Mozambique ranks 81st out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — production rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 157.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Potatoes — 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.