> In 2024 Mozambique produced 2.3 million t of maize, the 40th largest in the world (0.19% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 71%.

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# Maize production in Mozambique

In 2024 Mozambique produced 2.3 million t of maize, the 40th largest in the world (0.19% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 71%. The record was 2.4 million t in 2022. Area harvested: 2.9 million ha, yield 0.8 t/ha.

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Production, 20242.3 million t
World rank40 of 162
10-year change+71%
Record2.4 million t2022

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

## Mozambique compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.19%0.13% in 2014
Yield, t/ha0.8world 5.8 (−86%)
kg per person67.0world 149
10-year change+71%world +17%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 38 | [Venezuela](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/venezuela/) | 2,832,022 | 0.23% |
| 39 | [DR Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/dr-congo/) | 2,387,753 | 0.20% |
| 40 | **Mozambique** | 2,318,945 | 0.19% |
| 41 | [North Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/north-korea/) | 2,300,000 | 0.19% |
| 42 | [Guatemala](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/guatemala/) | 2,261,090 | 0.19% |

[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; Mozambique is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 2,318,945 | +9.1% | 2,862,895 | 0.81 |
| 2023 | 2,124,749 | −11% | 2,688,164 | 0.79 |
| 2022 | 2,382,511 | +31% | 1,817,487 | 1.31 |
| 2021 | 1,824,281 | +12% | 1,658,437 | 1.10 |
| 2020 | 1,632,321 | +12% | 2,286,362 | 0.71 |
| 2019 | 1,451,686 | +3.2% | 1,643,827 | 0.88 |
| 2018 | 1,406,794 | +15% | 1,613,535 | 0.87 |
| 2017 | 1,224,000 | +0.6% | 1,654,000 | 0.74 |
| 2016 | 1,217,000 | −3.6% | 1,662,000 | 0.73 |
| 2015 | 1,262,038 | −7.0% | 1,570,526 | 0.80 |
| 2014 | 1,357,220 | +16% | 1,703,500 | 0.80 |
| 2013 | 1,173,709 | −50% | 1,722,500 | 0.68 |
| 2012 | 2,354,778 | +8.1% | 1,572,000 | 1.50 |
| 2011 | 2,178,842 | +4.3% | 1,812,717 | 1.20 |
| 2010 | 2,089,890 | +30% | 1,738,042 | 1.20 |
| 2009 | 1,612,000 | +33% | 1,612,000 | 1.00 |
| 2008 | 1,213,569 | +7.0% | 1,964,522 | 0.62 |
| 2007 | 1,133,910 | −19% | 1,664,300 | 0.68 |
| 2006 | 1,395,476 | +48% | 1,663,900 | 0.84 |
| 2005 | 941,517 | −11% | 1,902,200 | 0.49 |
| 2004 | 1,060,396 | −10% | 1,311,600 | 0.81 |
| 2003 | 1,181,279 | +6.0% | 1,356,000 | 0.87 |
| 2002 | 1,114,774 | −2.5% | 1,577,800 | 0.71 |
| 2001 | 1,143,263 | −3.1% | 1,193,380 | 0.96 |
| 2000 | 1,180,432 | −12% | 1,255,866 | 0.94 |
| 1999 | 1,336,080 | +19% | 1,152,160 | 1.16 |
| 1998 | 1,124,000 | +7.9% | 1,248,000 | 0.90 |
| 1997 | 1,042,026 | +10% | 1,153,575 | 0.90 |
| 1996 | 947,000 | +29% | 1,008,000 | 0.94 |
| 1995 | 734,000 | +50% | 1,080,437 | 0.68 |
| 1994 | 489,486 | −8.2% | 940,013 | 0.52 |
| 1993 | 533,083 | +304% | 841,947 | 0.63 |
| 1992 | 132,047 | −60% | 832,132 | 0.16 |
| 1991 | 327,089 | −28% | 1,009,211 | 0.32 |
| 1990 | 452,911 | +37% | 1,010,902 | 0.45 |
| 1989 | 330,000 | +2.5% | 1,000,000 | 0.33 |
| 1988 | 322,000 | +19% | 1,000,000 | 0.32 |
| 1987 | 271,000 | −41% | 1,000,000 | 0.27 |
| 1986 | 459,000 | +15% | 1,000,000 | 0.46 |
| 1985 | 400,000 | +14% | 900,000 | 0.44 |
| 1984 | 350,000 | +6.1% | 800,000 | 0.44 |
| 1983 | 330,000 | −5.7% | 800,000 | 0.41 |
| 1982 | 350,000 | −5.4% | 800,000 | 0.44 |
| 1981 | 370,000 | −2.6% | 700,000 | 0.53 |
| 1980 | 380,000 | −5.0% | 700,000 | 0.54 |
| 1979 | 400,000 | −4.8% | 620,493 | 0.64 |
| 1978 | 420,000 | −2.3% | 600,000 | 0.70 |
| 1977 | 430,000 | −4.4% | 600,000 | 0.72 |
| 1976 | 450,000 | +80% | 600,000 | 0.75 |
| 1975 | 250,000 | −44% | 600,000 | 0.42 |
| 1974 | 450,000 | −18% | 680,000 | 0.66 |
| 1973 | 550,000 | +28% | 680,000 | 0.81 |
| 1972 | 430,000 | +39% | 420,000 | 1.02 |
| 1971 | 310,000 | −17% | 330,000 | 0.94 |
| 1970 | 373,237 | −9.0% | 330,000 | 1.13 |
| 1969 | 410,000 | −4.7% | 430,000 | 0.95 |
| 1968 | 430,000 | −14% | 430,000 | 1.00 |
| 1967 | 500,000 | +14% | 500,000 | 1.00 |
| 1966 | 440,000 | +13% | 460,000 | 0.96 |
| 1965 | 390,000 | +8.3% | 420,000 | 0.93 |
| 1964 | 360,000 | +1.4% | 400,000 | 0.90 |
| 1963 | 355,000 | +7.6% | 400,000 | 0.89 |
| 1962 | 330,000 | −11% | 400,000 | 0.83 |
| 1961 | 370,000 | — | 425,000 | 0.87 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports4,211 t USD 1.8 m
Exporter rank65 of 137
Imports213,804 t USD 69.0 m
Importer rank68 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 Mozambique?

Mozambique produced 2.3 million t in 2024, 0.19% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Mozambique ranked 40th 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 Mozambique changed?

It rose by 71% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. The record was 2.4 million t in 2022.

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

0.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (2.3 million t from 2.9 million ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.

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

In 2024 Mozambique reported exports of 4,211 t (USD 1.8 m) and imports of 213,804 t (USD 69.0 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 Mozambique

[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/mozambique/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/mozambique/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/mozambique/)[Beans, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/beans-dry/mozambique/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/mozambique/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/mozambique/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/mozambique/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/mozambique/)[Other pulses n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-pulses-n-e-c/mozambique/)[Coconuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/mozambique/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/mozambique/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/mozambique/)
[Agricultural production in Mozambique](https://husfarm.com/production/country/mozambique/)

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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