Maize (corn) — Gross Production Value in Namibia
Namibia: Maize (corn) — Gross Production Value was 12,689 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Gross Production Value in Namibia, 1991–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — gross production value in Namibia stood at 12,689 1000 USD.
The figure is down 57.5% on the previous year and down 45.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — gross production value in Namibia peaked at 41,292 1000 USD in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1,852 1000 USD, in 1992.
That places Namibia 104th out of 133 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Gross Production Value in Namibia, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8,527 1000 USD | — |
| 1992 | 1,852 1000 USD | -78.3% |
| 1993 | 4,971 1000 USD | +168.4% |
| 1994 | 8,061 1000 USD | +62.2% |
| 1995 | 3,562 1000 USD | -55.8% |
| 1996 | 3,362 1000 USD | -5.6% |
| 1997 | 7,514 1000 USD | +123.5% |
| 1998 | 2,746 1000 USD | -63.5% |
| 1999 | 2,759 1000 USD | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 4,578 1000 USD | +65.9% |
| 2001 | 2,722 1000 USD | -40.5% |
| 2002 | 2,949 1000 USD | +8.3% |
| 2003 | 6,603 1000 USD | +123.9% |
| 2004 | 10,634 1000 USD | +61.0% |
| 2005 | 11,238 1000 USD | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 19,001 1000 USD | +69.1% |
| 2007 | 18,410 1000 USD | -3.1% |
| 2008 | 18,270 1000 USD | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 18,960 1000 USD | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 23,107 1000 USD | +21.9% |
| 2011 | 26,107 1000 USD | +13.0% |
| 2012 | 41,292 1000 USD | +58.2% |
| 2013 | 17,223 1000 USD | -58.3% |
| 2014 | 23,056 1000 USD | +33.9% |
| 2015 | 20,298 1000 USD | -12.0% |
| 2016 | 15,726 1000 USD | -22.5% |
| 2017 | 25,933 1000 USD | +64.9% |
| 2018 | 21,617 1000 USD | -16.6% |
| 2019 | 20,186 1000 USD | -6.6% |
| 2020 | 18,298 1000 USD | -9.4% |
| 2021 | 24,910 1000 USD | +36.1% |
| 2022 | 40,127 1000 USD | +61.1% |
| 2023 | 29,881 1000 USD | -25.5% |
| 2024 | 12,689 1000 USD | -57.5% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 12,689 1000 USD is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 336,525 1000 USD, 4% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 12,689 1000 USD is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 281,312 1000 USD, 5% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,817 1000 USD | 1,852 1000 USD | 8,527 1000 USD | 9 |
| 2000s | 11,336 1000 USD | 2,722 1000 USD | 19,001 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 23,454 1000 USD | 15,726 1000 USD | 41,292 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,181 1000 USD | 12,689 1000 USD | 40,127 1000 USD | 5 |
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0699 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 340.78 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4913 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 7.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 7.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — gross production value in Namibia?
- Maize (corn) — gross production value in Namibia was 12,689 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — gross production value recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 41,292 1000 USD in 2012.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — gross production value recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,852 1000 USD in 1992.
- How does Namibia rank for maize (corn) — gross production value?
- Namibia ranks 104th out of 133 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — gross production value rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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