Rice — Area harvested in Mozambique
Mozambique: Rice — Area harvested was 273,082 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice — Area harvested in Mozambique, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Mozambique recorded 273,082 ha for rice — area harvested in 2024.
The figure is down 25.3% on the previous year and down 27.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — area harvested in Mozambique peaked at 376,500 ha in 2014 and was at its lowest, 60,000 ha, in 1961.
Mozambique ranks 43rd of 177 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rice — Area harvested in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 60,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 60,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 65,000 ha | +8.3% |
| 1964 | 65,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 62,000 ha | -4.6% |
| 1966 | 75,000 ha | +21.0% |
| 1967 | 75,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 74,589 ha | -0.5% |
| 1969 | 73,660 ha | -1.2% |
| 1970 | 76,893 ha | +4.4% |
| 1971 | 78,000 ha | +1.4% |
| 1972 | 76,000 ha | -2.6% |
| 1973 | 75,000 ha | -1.3% |
| 1974 | 75,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 75,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 75,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 80,000 ha | +6.7% |
| 1978 | 85,000 ha | +6.2% |
| 1979 | 90,000 ha | +5.9% |
| 1980 | 90,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 95,000 ha | +5.6% |
| 1982 | 95,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 100,000 ha | +5.3% |
| 1984 | 100,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 100,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 100,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 105,000 ha | +5.0% |
| 1988 | 105,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 110,000 ha | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 110,160 ha | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 106,507 ha | -3.3% |
| 1992 | 109,162 ha | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 105,402 ha | -3.4% |
| 1994 | 121,287 ha | +15.1% |
| 1995 | 129,605 ha | +6.9% |
| 1996 | 144,000 ha | +11.1% |
| 1997 | 165,274 ha | +14.8% |
| 1998 | 181,000 ha | +9.5% |
| 1999 | 186,086 ha | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 184,196 ha | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 174,233 ha | -5.4% |
| 2002 | 334,800 ha | +92.2% |
| 2003 | 326,364 ha | -2.5% |
| 2004 | 323,000 ha | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 317,800 ha | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 357,700 ha | +12.6% |
| 2007 | 362,200 ha | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 310,900 ha | -14.2% |
| 2009 | 323,000 ha | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 226,593 ha | -29.8% |
| 2011 | 238,778 ha | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 363,392 ha | +52.2% |
| 2013 | 353,186 ha | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 376,500 ha | +6.6% |
| 2015 | 230,611 ha | -38.7% |
| 2016 | 327,458 ha | +42.0% |
| 2017 | 325,004 ha | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 322,550 ha | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 369,746 ha | +14.6% |
| 2020 | 283,920 ha | -23.2% |
| 2021 | 226,500 ha | -20.2% |
| 2022 | 255,497 ha | +12.8% |
| 2023 | 365,796 ha | +43.2% |
| 2024 | 273,082 ha | -25.3% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rice — Area harvested 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +92.2% | 174,233 ha | 334,800 ha |
| 2012 | +52.2% | 238,778 ha | 363,392 ha |
| 2023 | +43.2% | 255,497 ha | 365,796 ha |
| 2016 | +42.0% | 230,611 ha | 327,458 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 67,805 ha | 60,000 ha | 75,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 78,589 ha | 75,000 ha | 90,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 100,000 ha | 90,000 ha | 110,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 135,848 ha | 105,402 ha | 186,086 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 301,419 ha | 174,233 ha | 362,200 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 313,382 ha | 226,593 ha | 376,500 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 280,959 ha | 226,500 ha | 365,796 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rice — area harvested in Mozambique?
- Rice — area harvested in Mozambique was 273,082 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — area harvested recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 376,500 ha in 2014.
- What is the lowest rice — area harvested recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 60,000 ha in 1961.
- How does Mozambique rank for rice — area harvested?
- Mozambique ranks 43rd out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice — area harvested rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.5%. 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 Rice — Area harvested. 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.