Mauritania produced 18 thousand tonnes of Maize in 2024, a -9.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 6,429 hg/ha, 67% below the Africa average of 19,527 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.9 | 8,592 | 23.2 |
| 2011 | 11.6 | 6,611 | 17.6 |
| 2012 | 22.8 | 6,904 | 33.1 |
| 2013 | 6.2 | 4,731 | 13.2 |
| 2014 | 12.6 | 6,818 | 18.4 |
| 2015 | 7 | 4,551 | 15.3 |
| 2016 | 9.6 | 4,552 | 21.1 |
| 2017 | 14 | 10,000 | 14 |
| 2018 | 12 | 7,059 | 17 |
| 2019 | 17.2 | 7,492 | 23 |
| 2020 | 15 | 6,250 | 24 |
| 2021 | 12 | 6,316 | 19 |
| 2022 | 17.9 | 6,628 | 27 |
| 2023 | 17 | 6,538 | 26 |
| 2024 | 18 | 6,429 | 28 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.