Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Mauritius
Mauritius: Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries was 0.091 FAO, tonnes in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
0.091 FAO, tonnes
World rank
46th
of 54 countries
All-time high
28,505 FAO, tonnes
in 1988
All-time low
0 FAO, tonnes
in 1994
Years of data
24
1988–2011
Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Mauritius, 1988–2011
Source: World Food Programme, electronic files and web site (http://www.wfp.org/fais/). Measured in FAO, tonnes.
Analysis
Mauritius recorded 0.091 FAO, tonnes for total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in 2011.
Over the whole period, total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Mauritius peaked at 28,505 FAO, tonnes in 1988 and was at its lowest, 0 FAO, tonnes, in 1994.
That places Mauritius 46th out of 54 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.
Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | FAO, tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 28,505 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1989 | 4,849 FAO, tonnes | -83.0% |
| 1990 | 10,559 FAO, tonnes | +117.8% |
| 1991 | 4,760 FAO, tonnes | -54.9% |
| 1992 | 11,671 FAO, tonnes | +145.2% |
| 1993 | 1,795 FAO, tonnes | -84.6% |
| 1994 | 0 FAO, tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 659.1 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1996 | 855.09 FAO, tonnes | +29.7% |
| 1997 | 0 FAO, tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1999 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2000 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2002 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2003 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2005 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2006 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2007 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2008 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2009 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2010 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2011 | 0.091 FAO, tonnes | — |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 0.091 FAO, tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.0455 FAO, tonnes, 2.0× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 0.091 FAO, tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12,372 FAO, tonnes, 0% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 16,677 FAO, tonnes | 4,849 FAO, tonnes | 28,505 FAO, tonnes | 2 |
| 1990s | 3,030 FAO, tonnes | 0 FAO, tonnes | 11,671 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 FAO, tonnes | 0 FAO, tonnes | 0 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0455 FAO, tonnes | 0 FAO, tonnes | 0.091 FAO, tonnes | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
- 43 Rwanda 1,470 FAO, tonnes compare
- 44 Namibia 987.23 FAO, tonnes compare
- 45 Sao Tome and Principe 745 FAO, tonnes compare
- 47 Botswana 0 FAO, tonnes compare
- 47 Comoros 0 FAO, tonnes compare
- 47 Equatorial Guinea 0 FAO, tonnes compare
- 47 Gabon 0 FAO, tonnes compare
- 47 Morocco 0 FAO, tonnes compare
- 47 Seychelles 0 FAO, tonnes compare
- 47 South Africa 0 FAO, tonnes compare
- 47 Togo 0 FAO, tonnes compare
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 total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Mauritius?
- Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Mauritius was 0.091 FAO, tonnes in 2011, according to World Food Programme, electronic files and web site (http://www.wfp.org/fais/).
- What is the highest total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 28,505 FAO, tonnes in 1988.
- What is the lowest total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 FAO, tonnes in 1994.
- How does Mauritius rank for total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries?
- Mauritius ranks 46th out of 54 countries with data for 2011.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from World Food Programme, electronic files and web site (http://www.wfp.org/fais/), published as part of Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries (FAO, tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Food aid represent a transfer of food commodities from donor to recipient countries on a total-grant basis or on highly concessional terms.