> In 2024 Mozambique produced 9,860 t of other starchy roots and tubers, the 35th largest in the world (0.10% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 7.7%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/mozambique/

[Home](https://husfarm.com/)›[Production](https://husfarm.com/production/)›[Other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/)›MozambiqueFAOSTAT · 1961–2024

# Other starchy roots and tubers production in Mozambique

In 2024 Mozambique produced 9,860 t of other starchy roots and tubers, the 35th largest in the world (0.10% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 7.7%. The record was 9,943 t in 2020. Area harvested: 1,388 ha, yield 7.1 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

Production, 20249,860 t
World rank35 of 60
10-year change+7.7%
Record9,943 t2020

## Other starchy roots and tubers in Mozambique, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Mozambique compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.10%0.14% in 2014
Yield, t/ha7.1world 14.2 (−50%)
kg per person0.28world 1.20
10-year change+7.7%world +55%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 33 | [Guyana](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/guyana/) | 12,924 | 0.13% |
| 34 | [Iraq](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/iraq/) | 10,152 | 0.10% |
| 35 | **Mozambique** | 9,860 | 0.10% |
| 36 | [Saint Vincent and the Grenadines](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/saint-vincent-and-the-grenadines/) | 9,121 | 0.09% |
| 37 | [Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/philippines/) | 8,895 | 0.09% |

[Full ranking of 60 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/)

### Map of world production of other starchy roots and tubers

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 | 9,860 | −0.2% | 1,388 | 7.10 |
| 2023 | 9,881 | +0.1% | 1,383 | 7.14 |
| 2022 | 9,872 | +0.4% | 1,401 | 7.05 |
| 2021 | 9,828 | −1.2% | 1,381 | 7.12 |
| 2020 | 9,943 | +1.0% | 1,367 | 7.27 |
| 2019 | 9,844 | +1.5% | 1,368 | 7.20 |
| 2018 | 9,698 | +1.7% | 1,364 | 7.11 |
| 2017 | 9,537 | +2.7% | 1,354 | 7.04 |
| 2016 | 9,284 | −4.3% | 1,325 | 7.01 |
| 2015 | 9,702 | +6.0% | 1,301 | 7.46 |
| 2014 | 9,151 | +1.7% | 1,270 | 7.21 |
| 2013 | 9,000 | 0.0% | 1,250 | 7.20 |
| 2012 | 9,000 | +1.9% | 1,230 | 7.32 |
| 2011 | 8,832 | +2.7% | 1,256 | 7.03 |
| 2010 | 8,600 | +1.2% | 1,300 | 6.62 |
| 2009 | 8,500 | +1.2% | 1,250 | 6.80 |
| 2008 | 8,400 | +1.2% | 1,200 | 7.00 |
| 2007 | 8,300 | +6.4% | 1,150 | 7.22 |
| 2006 | 7,801 | +2.9% | 1,192 | 6.54 |
| 2005 | 7,584 | +3.7% | 1,183 | 6.41 |
| 2004 | 7,314 | +3.5% | 1,173 | 6.24 |
| 2003 | 7,067 | +3.7% | 1,164 | 6.07 |
| 2002 | 6,814 | +4.0% | 1,154 | 5.90 |
| 2001 | 6,550 | +9.2% | 1,145 | 5.72 |
| 2000 | 6,000 | +0.1% | 1,200 | 5.00 |
| 1999 | 5,994 | +4.0% | 1,107 | 5.41 |
| 1998 | 5,766 | +5.5% | 1,012 | 5.70 |
| 1997 | 5,466 | +5.6% | 942 | 5.80 |
| 1996 | 5,177 | +5.7% | 903 | 5.73 |
| 1995 | 4,900 | +5.6% | 866 | 5.66 |
| 1994 | 4,638 | +5.6% | 830 | 5.59 |
| 1993 | 4,393 | +5.4% | 796 | 5.52 |
| 1992 | 4,167 | +5.3% | 765 | 5.45 |
| 1991 | 3,958 | −24% | 737 | 5.37 |
| 1990 | 5,194 | +3.9% | 921 | 5.64 |
| 1989 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1988 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1987 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1986 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1985 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1984 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1983 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1982 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1981 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1980 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1979 | 5,000 | +25% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1978 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 4.00 |
| 1977 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 4.00 |
| 1976 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 4.00 |
| 1975 | 4,000 | −20% | 1,000 | 4.00 |
| 1974 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1973 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1972 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1971 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1970 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1969 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1968 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1967 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1966 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1965 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1964 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1963 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1962 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1961 | 5,000 | — | 1,000 | 5.00 |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of other starchy roots and tubers in Mozambique?

Mozambique produced 9,860 t in 2024, 0.10% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Mozambique rank in the world for production of other starchy roots and tubers?

Mozambique ranked 35th of 60 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Laos with 50.6% of the world total.

### How has the production of other starchy roots and tubers in Mozambique changed?

It rose by 7.7% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +55% for the world. The record was 9,943 t in 2020.

### What is the yield of other starchy roots and tubers in Mozambique?

7.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (9,860 t from 1,388 ha), against a world average of 14.2 t/ha.

### 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 Mozambique is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Laos](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/laos/)[DR Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/dr-congo/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/pakistan/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/indonesia/)[Namibia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/namibia/)[Papua New Guinea](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/papua-new-guinea/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/thailand/)[Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/peru/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/mexico/)[Nepal](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/nepal/)[Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/colombia/)[Botswana](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/botswana/)
[All countries producing other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/)

## Other products of Mozambique

[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/mozambique/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/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/)
[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.

---
Husfarm: https://husfarm.com/ · Site guide for agents: https://husfarm.com/llms.txt