Land under maize production in Chad
Chad: Land under maize production was 200,000 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under maize production in Chad, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Chad recorded 200,000 hectares for land under maize production in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.8% on the previous year and up 0.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under maize production in Chad peaked at 235,082 hectares in 2008 and was at its lowest, 5,600 hectares, in 1974.
Chad ranks 25th of 49 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land under maize production in Chad, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8,500 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 9,000 hectares | +5.9% |
| 1963 | 10,000 hectares | +11.1% |
| 1964 | 19,174 hectares | +91.7% |
| 1965 | 18,000 hectares | -6.1% |
| 1966 | 28,162 hectares | +56.5% |
| 1967 | 30,000 hectares | +6.5% |
| 1968 | 6,000 hectares | -80.0% |
| 1969 | 6,240 hectares | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 7,000 hectares | +12.2% |
| 1971 | 5,800 hectares | -17.1% |
| 1972 | 6,300 hectares | +8.6% |
| 1973 | 5,800 hectares | -7.9% |
| 1974 | 5,600 hectares | -3.4% |
| 1975 | 9,900 hectares | +76.8% |
| 1976 | 10,000 hectares | +1.0% |
| 1977 | 10,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 20,000 hectares | +100.0% |
| 1979 | 25,000 hectares | +25.0% |
| 1980 | 30,000 hectares | +20.0% |
| 1981 | 40,000 hectares | +33.3% |
| 1982 | 41,000 hectares | +2.5% |
| 1983 | 36,960 hectares | -9.9% |
| 1984 | 21,546 hectares | -41.7% |
| 1985 | 42,344 hectares | +96.5% |
| 1986 | 32,419 hectares | -23.4% |
| 1987 | 26,411 hectares | -18.5% |
| 1988 | 31,457 hectares | +19.1% |
| 1989 | 19,500 hectares | -38.0% |
| 1990 | 29,509 hectares | +51.3% |
| 1991 | 48,520 hectares | +64.4% |
| 1992 | 68,912 hectares | +42.0% |
| 1993 | 72,853 hectares | +5.7% |
| 1994 | 127,875 hectares | +75.5% |
| 1995 | 70,813 hectares | -44.6% |
| 1996 | 83,756 hectares | +18.3% |
| 1997 | 103,634 hectares | +23.7% |
| 1998 | 127,947 hectares | +23.5% |
| 1999 | 134,678 hectares | +5.3% |
| 2000 | 85,014 hectares | -36.9% |
| 2001 | 199,917 hectares | +135.2% |
| 2002 | 118,338 hectares | -40.8% |
| 2003 | 130,000 hectares | +9.9% |
| 2004 | 127,118 hectares | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 184,048 hectares | +44.8% |
| 2006 | 172,453 hectares | -6.3% |
| 2007 | 200,000 hectares | +16.0% |
| 2008 | 235,082 hectares | +17.5% |
| 2009 | 214,000 hectares | -9.0% |
| 2010 | 210,000 hectares | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 200,000 hectares | -4.8% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 200,000 hectares is below the median for low income countries, which is 206,804 hectares, 97% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Chad's 200,000 hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 231,402 hectares, 86% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15,008 hectares | 6,000 hectares | 30,000 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 10,540 hectares | 5,600 hectares | 25,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 32,164 hectares | 19,500 hectares | 42,344 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 86,850 hectares | 29,509 hectares | 134,678 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 166,597 hectares | 85,014 hectares | 235,082 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 205,000 hectares | 200,000 hectares | 210,000 hectares | 2 |
Countries ranked near Chad
More agriculture & rural data for Chad
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3634 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 371.48 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7243 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 36.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 36.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 66.9% (1975)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (1995)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under maize production in Chad?
- Land under maize production in Chad was 200,000 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under maize production recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 235,082 hectares in 2008.
- What is the lowest land under maize production recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,600 hectares in 1974.
- How does Chad rank for land under maize production?
- Chad ranks 25th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under maize production rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Land under maize production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under maize production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Production data on relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.