Wheat — Area harvested in Mozambique
Mozambique: Wheat — Area harvested was 16,000 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wheat — Area harvested in Mozambique, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, wheat — area harvested in Mozambique stood at 16,000 ha.
That represents a change of down 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wheat — area harvested in Mozambique peaked at 19,000 ha in 2014 and was at its lowest, 941 ha, in 1997.
That places Mozambique 117th out of 159 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.
Wheat — Area harvested in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 11,500 ha | — |
| 1962 | 7,600 ha | -33.9% |
| 1963 | 14,700 ha | +93.4% |
| 1964 | 11,400 ha | -22.4% |
| 1965 | 10,000 ha | -12.3% |
| 1966 | 10,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 10,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 10,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 6,000 ha | -40.0% |
| 1970 | 10,000 ha | +66.7% |
| 1971 | 13,000 ha | +30.0% |
| 1972 | 9,000 ha | -30.8% |
| 1973 | 6,000 ha | -33.3% |
| 1974 | 6,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 3,000 ha | -50.0% |
| 1976 | 5,000 ha | +66.7% |
| 1977 | 5,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 5,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 4,000 ha | -20.0% |
| 1980 | 3,000 ha | -25.0% |
| 1981 | 5,500 ha | +83.3% |
| 1982 | 5,000 ha | -9.1% |
| 1983 | 4,000 ha | -20.0% |
| 1984 | 4,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 4,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 4,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 4,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 4,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 4,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3,812 ha | -4.7% |
| 1991 | 2,000 ha | -47.5% |
| 1992 | 1,800 ha | -10.0% |
| 1993 | 1,482 ha | -17.7% |
| 1994 | 1,292 ha | -12.8% |
| 1995 | 1,183 ha | -8.4% |
| 1996 | 1,137 ha | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 941 ha | -17.2% |
| 1998 | 1,068 ha | +13.5% |
| 1999 | 1,257 ha | +17.7% |
| 2000 | 1,500 ha | +19.3% |
| 2001 | 2,000 ha | +33.3% |
| 2002 | 2,600 ha | +30.0% |
| 2003 | 3,200 ha | +23.1% |
| 2004 | 4,600 ha | +43.8% |
| 2005 | 5,600 ha | +21.7% |
| 2006 | 6,800 ha | +21.4% |
| 2007 | 8,500 ha | +25.0% |
| 2008 | 10,000 ha | +17.6% |
| 2009 | 12,000 ha | +20.0% |
| 2010 | 13,369 ha | +11.4% |
| 2011 | 11,941 ha | -10.7% |
| 2012 | 17,727 ha | +48.5% |
| 2013 | 18,081 ha | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 19,000 ha | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 18,800 ha | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 15,623 ha | -16.9% |
| 2017 | 15,500 ha | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 15,008 ha | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 16,000 ha | +6.6% |
| 2020 | 13,000 ha | -18.8% |
| 2021 | 13,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 16,000 ha | +23.1% |
| 2023 | 16,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 16,000 ha | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10,133 ha | 6,000 ha | 14,700 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,600 ha | 3,000 ha | 13,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,150 ha | 3,000 ha | 5,500 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,597 ha | 941 ha | 3,812 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,680 ha | 1,500 ha | 12,000 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 16,105 ha | 11,941 ha | 19,000 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,800 ha | 13,000 ha | 16,000 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wheat — area harvested in Mozambique?
- Wheat — area harvested in Mozambique was 16,000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest wheat — area harvested recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 19,000 ha in 2014.
- What is the lowest wheat — area harvested recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 941 ha in 1997.
- How does Mozambique rank for wheat — area harvested?
- Mozambique ranks 117th out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wheat — area harvested rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.8%. 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 Wheat — 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.