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.
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 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Chad
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 7.80 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 36.3% (2025)
- Rural population 15.21 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 2.5% (2025)
- Rural population 72.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (1995)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 66.9% (1975)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 36.34 (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 36.34 (2025)
- Land under cereal production 3.28 million hectares (2024)
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.