Coconuts, in shell production in Mauritius
In 2024 Mauritius produced 1,096 t of coconuts, in shell, the 80th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 24%. The record was 18,000 t in 1962. Area harvested: 388 ha, yield 2.8 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 1,096 t
- World rank
- 80 of 84
- 10-year change
- −24%
- Record
- 18,000 t
- 1962
Coconuts, in shell in Mauritius, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Mauritius compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.8
- world 5.8 (−52%)
- kg per person
- 0.86
- world 8.03
- 10-year change
- −24%
- world +5.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | Sao Tome and Principe | 1,924 | 0.00% |
| 79 | Cook Islands | 1,768 | 0.00% |
| 80 | Mauritius | 1,096 | 0.00% |
| 81 | Maldives | 391 | 0.00% |
| 82 | Brunei | 276 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of coconuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Mauritius is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,096 | −2.8% | 388 | 2.82 |
| 2023 | 1,128 | −6.0% | 399 | 2.83 |
| 2022 | 1,200 | 0.0% | 423 | 2.84 |
| 2021 | 1,200 | 0.0% | 425 | 2.82 |
| 2020 | 1,200 | 0.0% | 425 | 2.82 |
| 2019 | 1,200 | 0.0% | 422 | 2.84 |
| 2018 | 1,200 | 0.0% | 418 | 2.87 |
| 2017 | 1,200 | 0.0% | 415 | 2.89 |
| 2016 | 1,200 | +50% | 275 | 4.36 |
| 2015 | 800 | −44% | 273 | 2.93 |
| 2014 | 1,440 | −11% | 486 | 2.96 |
| 2013 | 1,612 | −4.5% | 541 | 2.98 |
| 2012 | 1,688 | +13% | 565 | 2.99 |
| 2011 | 1,500 | 0.0% | 507 | 2.96 |
| 2010 | 1,500 | 0.0% | 506 | 2.96 |
| 2009 | 1,500 | 0.0% | 500 | 3.00 |
| 2008 | 1,500 | 0.0% | 500 | 3.00 |
| 2007 | 1,500 | 0.0% | 500 | 3.00 |
| 2006 | 1,500 | 0.0% | 500 | 3.00 |
| 2005 | 1,500 | 0.0% | 500 | 3.00 |
| 2004 | 1,500 | 0.0% | 500 | 3.00 |
| 2003 | 1,500 | 0.0% | 500 | 3.00 |
| 2002 | 1,500 | 0.0% | 500 | 3.00 |
| 2001 | 1,500 | 0.0% | 500 | 3.00 |
| 2000 | 1,500 | −17% | 500 | 3.00 |
| 1999 | 1,800 | +5.9% | 500 | 3.60 |
| 1998 | 1,700 | −11% | 470 | 3.62 |
| 1997 | 1,900 | +2.7% | 510 | 3.73 |
| 1996 | 1,850 | +5.7% | 500 | 3.70 |
| 1995 | 1,750 | +17% | 480 | 3.65 |
| 1994 | 1,500 | −33% | 400 | 3.75 |
| 1993 | 2,250 | +2.3% | 606 | 3.71 |
| 1992 | 2,200 | 0.0% | 596 | 3.69 |
| 1991 | 2,200 | −4.3% | 600 | 3.67 |
| 1990 | 2,300 | +4.5% | 650 | 3.54 |
| 1989 | 2,200 | +11% | 600 | 3.67 |
| 1988 | 1,977 | −21% | 550 | 3.59 |
| 1987 | 2,500 | −17% | 700 | 3.57 |
| 1986 | 3,000 | −25% | 800 | 3.75 |
| 1985 | 4,000 | −20% | 1,100 | 3.64 |
| 1984 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 3.85 |
| 1983 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 3.85 |
| 1982 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 3.85 |
| 1981 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 3.85 |
| 1980 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 3.85 |
| 1979 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 3.85 |
| 1978 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 3.85 |
| 1977 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 3.85 |
| 1976 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 3.85 |
| 1975 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 3.85 |
| 1974 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 3.85 |
| 1973 | 5,000 | −17% | 1,300 | 3.85 |
| 1972 | 6,000 | −20% | 1,500 | 4.00 |
| 1971 | 7,500 | −6.3% | 2,000 | 3.75 |
| 1970 | 8,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 4.00 |
| 1969 | 8,000 | −20% | 2,000 | 4.00 |
| 1968 | 10,000 | −23% | 2,500 | 4.00 |
| 1967 | 13,000 | −13% | 3,000 | 4.33 |
| 1966 | 15,000 | −17% | 3,500 | 4.29 |
| 1965 | 18,000 | 0.0% | 4,000 | 4.50 |
| 1964 | 18,000 | 0.0% | 4,000 | 4.50 |
| 1963 | 18,000 | 0.0% | 4,000 | 4.50 |
| 1962 | 18,000 | +3.0% | 4,000 | 4.50 |
| 1961 | 17,476 | — | 4,000 | 4.37 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 896 t USD 678,000
- Importer rank
- 44 of 150
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of coconuts, in shell in Mauritius?
Mauritius produced 1,096 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mauritius rank in the world for production of coconuts, in shell?
Mauritius ranked 80th of 84 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Indonesia with 27.4% of the world total.
How has the production of coconuts, in shell in Mauritius changed?
It fell by 24% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.7% for the world. The record was 18,000 t in 1962.
What is the yield of coconuts, in shell in Mauritius?
2.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1,096 t from 388 ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.
Does Mauritius export or import coconuts, in shell?
In 2024 Mauritius reported no exports and imports of 896 t (USD 678,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Mauritius is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.