Rice production in Mauritius
Mauritius: Rice production was 0 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Rice production in Mauritius, 1967–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rice production in Mauritius is 0 metric tons, measured in 2011. That is the lowest value across all 40 years on record.
Over the whole period, rice production in Mauritius peaked at 1,149 metric tons in 1972 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1998.
That places Mauritius 42nd out of 42 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 | 312 metric tons | 5 metric tons | 813 metric tons | 3 |
| 1970s | 616.1 metric tons | 38 metric tons | 1,149 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 110.6 metric tons | 10 metric tons | 275 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.8 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 19 metric tons | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 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 rice production in Mauritius?
- Rice production in Mauritius was 0 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest rice production recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 1,149 metric tons in 1972.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1998.
- How does Mauritius rank for rice production?
- Mauritius ranks 42nd out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Rice production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on rice 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.