Maize (corn) — Gross Production Value in Ghana
Ghana: Maize (corn) — Gross Production Value was 20.23 million 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Gross Production Value in Ghana, 1991–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — gross production value in Ghana stood at 20.23 million 1000 SLC. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 15.0% on the previous year and up 938.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — gross production value in Ghana peaked at 20.23 million 1000 SLC in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6,103 1000 SLC, in 1992.
That places Ghana 47th out of 134 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Gross Production Value in Ghana, year by year
| Year | 1000 SLC | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6,472 1000 SLC | — |
| 1992 | 6,103 1000 SLC | -5.7% |
| 1993 | 9,007 1000 SLC | +47.6% |
| 1994 | 13,101 1000 SLC | +45.5% |
| 1995 | 26,705 1000 SLC | +103.8% |
| 1996 | 33,064 1000 SLC | +23.8% |
| 1997 | 64,069 1000 SLC | +93.8% |
| 1998 | 61,355 1000 SLC | -4.2% |
| 1999 | 45,805 1000 SLC | -25.3% |
| 2000 | 94,853 1000 SLC | +107.1% |
| 2001 | 140,849 1000 SLC | +48.5% |
| 2002 | 187,835 1000 SLC | +33.4% |
| 2003 | 192,902 1000 SLC | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 245,274 1000 SLC | +27.1% |
| 2005 | 389,329 1000 SLC | +58.7% |
| 2006 | 277,385 1000 SLC | -28.8% |
| 2007 | 330,634 1000 SLC | +19.2% |
| 2008 | 689,026 1000 SLC | +108.4% |
| 2009 | 872,473 1000 SLC | +26.6% |
| 2010 | 912,826 1000 SLC | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 1.09 million 1000 SLC | +19.7% |
| 2012 | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | +40.2% |
| 2013 | 1.70 million 1000 SLC | +11.2% |
| 2014 | 1.95 million 1000 SLC | +14.2% |
| 2015 | 2.24 million 1000 SLC | +14.9% |
| 2016 | 2.55 million 1000 SLC | +13.9% |
| 2017 | 2.23 million 1000 SLC | -12.4% |
| 2018 | 3.00 million 1000 SLC | +34.4% |
| 2019 | 3.07 million 1000 SLC | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 5.04 million 1000 SLC | +64.2% |
| 2021 | 7.73 million 1000 SLC | +53.4% |
| 2022 | 12.23 million 1000 SLC | +58.2% |
| 2023 | 17.58 million 1000 SLC | +43.8% |
| 2024 | 20.23 million 1000 SLC | +15.0% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 20.23 million 1000 SLC is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 17.87 million 1000 SLC, 1.1× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 20.23 million 1000 SLC is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 63.33 million 1000 SLC, 32% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29,520 1000 SLC | 6,103 1000 SLC | 64,069 1000 SLC | 9 |
| 2000s | 342,056 1000 SLC | 94,853 1000 SLC | 872,473 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.03 million 1000 SLC | 912,826 1000 SLC | 3.07 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.56 million 1000 SLC | 5.04 million 1000 SLC | 20.23 million 1000 SLC | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More agriculture & rural data for Ghana
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 41.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2128 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 692.99 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4821 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4108 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 21.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 21.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — gross production value in Ghana?
- Maize (corn) — gross production value in Ghana was 20.23 million 1000 SLC in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — gross production value recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 20.23 million 1000 SLC in 2024.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — gross production value recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,103 1000 SLC in 1992.
- How does Ghana rank for maize (corn) — gross production value?
- Ghana ranks 47th out of 134 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — gross production value rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 938.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Maize (corn) — Gross Production Value (current thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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