> In 2024 Mauritius produced 1,289 t of maize, the 147th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 106%.

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# Maize production in Mauritius

In 2024 Mauritius produced 1,289 t of maize, the 147th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 106%. The record was 7,970 t in 1986. Area harvested: 108 ha, yield 11.9 t/ha.

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Production, 20241,289 t
World rank147 of 162
10-year change+106%
Record7,970 t1986

## Maize in Mauritius, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Mauritius compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.00%0.00% in 2014
Yield, t/ha11.9world 5.8 (+106%)
kg per person1.01world 149
10-year change+106%world +17%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 145 | [Qatar](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/qatar/) | 1,605 | 0.00% |
| 146 | [Malaysia](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/malaysia/) | 1,317 | 0.00% |
| 147 | **Mauritius** | 1,289 | 0.00% |
| 148 | [Vanuatu](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/vanuatu/) | 985 | 0.00% |
| 149 | [Sao Tome and Principe](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/sao-tome-and-principe/) | 796 | 0.00% |

[Full ranking of 162 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/)

### Map of world production of maize

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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 | 1,289 | −14% | 108 | 11.94 |
| 2023 | 1,502 | +83% | 129 | 11.64 |
| 2022 | 823 | −26% | 89 | 9.25 |
| 2021 | 1,106 | +42% | 128 | 8.64 |
| 2020 | 778 | +57% | 87 | 8.94 |
| 2019 | 495 | +28% | 69 | 7.17 |
| 2018 | 387 | −12% | 64 | 6.05 |
| 2017 | 442 | +6.5% | 59 | 7.49 |
| 2016 | 415 | −8.0% | 61 | 6.80 |
| 2015 | 451 | −28% | 71 | 6.35 |
| 2014 | 625 | −1.1% | 69 | 9.06 |
| 2013 | 632 | +53% | 93 | 6.80 |
| 2012 | 413 | +29% | 58 | 7.12 |
| 2011 | 320 | −2.4% | 43 | 7.44 |
| 2010 | 328 | +193% | 48 | 6.83 |
| 2009 | 112 | −76% | 14 | 8.00 |
| 2008 | 460 | −55% | 61 | 7.54 |
| 2007 | 1,021 | +126% | 108 | 9.45 |
| 2006 | 452 | −4.8% | 58 | 7.79 |
| 2005 | 475 | +29% | 63 | 7.54 |
| 2004 | 369 | +108% | 57 | 6.47 |
| 2003 | 177 | −40% | 27 | 6.56 |
| 2002 | 295 | −24% | 38 | 7.76 |
| 2001 | 389 | −38% | 54 | 7.20 |
| 2000 | 623 | +210% | 70 | 8.90 |
| 1999 | 201 | −22% | 41 | 4.90 |
| 1998 | 259 | +12% | 50 | 5.18 |
| 1997 | 232 | −47% | 46 | 5.04 |
| 1996 | 438 | +52% | 90 | 4.87 |
| 1995 | 289 | −67% | 75 | 3.85 |
| 1994 | 880 | −52% | 236 | 3.73 |
| 1993 | 1,816 | −9.0% | 428 | 4.24 |
| 1992 | 1,995 | −5.9% | 450 | 4.43 |
| 1991 | 2,120 | −6.4% | 570 | 3.72 |
| 1990 | 2,265 | −5.4% | 542 | 4.18 |
| 1989 | 2,395 | −37% | 641 | 3.74 |
| 1988 | 3,787 | −2.0% | 985 | 3.84 |
| 1987 | 3,865 | −52% | 1,088 | 3.55 |
| 1986 | 7,970 | +63% | 1,816 | 4.39 |
| 1985 | 4,890 | +50% | 1,030 | 4.75 |
| 1984 | 3,265 | +173% | 748 | 4.36 |
| 1983 | 1,195 | −13% | 417 | 2.87 |
| 1982 | 1,375 | +27% | 542 | 2.54 |
| 1981 | 1,081 | +48% | 439 | 2.46 |
| 1980 | 732 | −37% | 326 | 2.25 |
| 1979 | 1,171 | +2.4% | 468 | 2.50 |
| 1978 | 1,144 | −14% | 500 | 2.29 |
| 1977 | 1,328 | −16% | 532 | 2.50 |
| 1976 | 1,584 | +33% | 633 | 2.50 |
| 1975 | 1,194 | −29% | 520 | 2.30 |
| 1974 | 1,684 | +281% | 682 | 2.47 |
| 1973 | 442 | −6.0% | 214 | 2.07 |
| 1972 | 470 | −6.7% | 250 | 1.88 |
| 1971 | 504 | −4.7% | 254 | 1.98 |
| 1970 | 529 | +15% | 254 | 2.08 |
| 1969 | 462 | +23% | 245 | 1.89 |
| 1968 | 376 | −18% | 174 | 2.16 |
| 1967 | 457 | 0.0% | 268 | 1.71 |
| 1966 | 457 | +54% | 181 | 2.52 |
| 1965 | 296 | +1,084% | 180 | 1.64 |
| 1964 | 25 | −83% | 25 | 1.00 |
| 1963 | 147 | −28% | 114 | 1.29 |
| 1962 | 203 | +13% | 114 | 1.78 |
| 1961 | 180 | — | 119 | 1.51 |

## Trade, 2024

Imports114,158 t USD 29.4 m
Importer rank81 of 190
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](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of maize in Mauritius?

Mauritius produced 1,289 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Mauritius rank in the world for production of maize?

Mauritius ranked 147th of 162 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 31.0% of the world total.

### How has the production of maize in Mauritius changed?

It rose by 106% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. The record was 7,970 t in 1986.

### What is the yield of maize in Mauritius?

11.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1,289 t from 108 ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.

### Does Mauritius export or import maize (corn)?

In 2024 Mauritius reported no exports and imports of 114,158 t (USD 29.4 m), 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. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/united-states/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/china/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/brazil/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/argentina/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/india/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/ukraine/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/mexico/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/canada/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/indonesia/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/france/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/russia/)[South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/south-africa/)
[All countries producing maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/)

## Other products of Mauritius

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/mauritius/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/mauritius/)[Molasses](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/mauritius/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/mauritius/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/mauritius/)[Pumpkins and squash](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/mauritius/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/mauritius/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/mauritius/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/mauritius/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/mauritius/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/mauritius/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/mauritius/)
[Agricultural production in Mauritius](https://husfarm.com/production/country/mauritius/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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