Land under maize production in Rwanda
Rwanda: Land under maize production was 256,000 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under maize production in Rwanda, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for land under maize production in Rwanda is 256,000 hectares, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
The figure is up 38.6% on the previous year and up 142.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under maize production in Rwanda peaked at 256,000 hectares in 2011 and was at its lowest, 3,850 hectares, in 1963.
That places Rwanda 23rd out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 38,000 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 58,480 hectares | +53.9% |
| 1963 | 3,850 hectares | -93.4% |
| 1964 | 24,145 hectares | +527.1% |
| 1965 | 23,157 hectares | -4.1% |
| 1966 | 48,900 hectares | +111.2% |
| 1967 | 53,200 hectares | +8.8% |
| 1968 | 42,800 hectares | -19.5% |
| 1969 | 41,300 hectares | -3.5% |
| 1970 | 53,385 hectares | +29.3% |
| 1971 | 54,490 hectares | +2.1% |
| 1972 | 49,917 hectares | -8.4% |
| 1973 | 55,270 hectares | +10.7% |
| 1974 | 62,561 hectares | +13.2% |
| 1975 | 62,745 hectares | +0.3% |
| 1976 | 65,407 hectares | +4.2% |
| 1977 | 70,036 hectares | +7.1% |
| 1978 | 67,474 hectares | -3.7% |
| 1979 | 77,759 hectares | +15.2% |
| 1980 | 71,800 hectares | -7.7% |
| 1981 | 68,785 hectares | -4.2% |
| 1982 | 79,229 hectares | +15.2% |
| 1983 | 85,400 hectares | +7.8% |
| 1984 | 85,000 hectares | -0.5% |
| 1985 | 81,639 hectares | -4.0% |
| 1986 | 79,250 hectares | -2.9% |
| 1987 | 61,100 hectares | -22.9% |
| 1988 | 75,000 hectares | +22.7% |
| 1989 | 80,000 hectares | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 98,522 hectares | +23.2% |
| 1991 | 90,000 hectares | -8.6% |
| 1992 | 80,000 hectares | -11.1% |
| 1993 | 50,000 hectares | -37.5% |
| 1994 | 40,000 hectares | -20.0% |
| 1995 | 50,000 hectares | +25.0% |
| 1996 | 60,000 hectares | +20.0% |
| 1997 | 76,481 hectares | +27.5% |
| 1998 | 71,212 hectares | -6.9% |
| 1999 | 72,673 hectares | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 89,053 hectares | +22.5% |
| 2001 | 105,560 hectares | +18.5% |
| 2002 | 104,628 hectares | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 102,820 hectares | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 115,000 hectares | +11.8% |
| 2005 | 109,400 hectares | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 114,836 hectares | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 141,168 hectares | +22.9% |
| 2008 | 144,896 hectares | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 147,129 hectares | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 184,658 hectares | +25.5% |
| 2011 | 256,000 hectares | +38.6% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 256,000 hectares is above the median for low income countries, which is 206,804 hectares, 1.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 256,000 hectares is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 231,402 hectares, 1.1× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Land under maize production in Rwanda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | +527.1% | 3,850 hectares | 24,145 hectares |
| 1966 | +111.2% | 23,157 hectares | 48,900 hectares |
| 1963 | -93.4% | 58,480 hectares | 3,850 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 37,092 hectares | 3,850 hectares | 58,480 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 61,904 hectares | 49,917 hectares | 77,759 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 76,720 hectares | 61,100 hectares | 85,400 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 68,889 hectares | 40,000 hectares | 98,522 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 117,449 hectares | 89,053 hectares | 147,129 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 220,329 hectares | 184,658 hectares | 256,000 hectares | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Rwanda
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.203 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 228.16 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6953 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6909 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 20.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 20.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2022)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under maize production in Rwanda?
- Land under maize production in Rwanda was 256,000 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under maize production recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 256,000 hectares in 2011.
- What is the lowest land under maize production recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,850 hectares in 1963.
- How does Rwanda rank for land under maize production?
- Rwanda ranks 23rd out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under maize production rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 142.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.