Maize (corn) — Production in Africa
Africa: Maize (corn) — Production was 96.31 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Africa recorded 96.31 million t for maize (corn) — production in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.1% on the previous year and up 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Africa peaked at 99.43 million t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 16.15 million t, in 1961.
That places Africa 9th out of 30 groups 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) — Production in Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 16.15 million t | — |
| 1962 | 17.57 million t | +8.8% |
| 1963 | 17.65 million t | +0.4% |
| 1964 | 16.17 million t | -8.4% |
| 1965 | 16.95 million t | +4.8% |
| 1966 | 17.90 million t | +5.6% |
| 1967 | 23.73 million t | +32.5% |
| 1968 | 18.93 million t | -20.2% |
| 1969 | 20.13 million t | +6.3% |
| 1970 | 19.88 million t | -1.2% |
| 1971 | 23.85 million t | +19.9% |
| 1972 | 25.07 million t | +5.1% |
| 1973 | 18.77 million t | -25.1% |
| 1974 | 27.22 million t | +45.0% |
| 1975 | 26.63 million t | -2.2% |
| 1976 | 26.61 million t | -0.1% |
| 1977 | 27.43 million t | +3.1% |
| 1978 | 27.91 million t | +1.7% |
| 1979 | 24.90 million t | -10.8% |
| 1980 | 28.13 million t | +13.0% |
| 1981 | 33.21 million t | +18.1% |
| 1982 | 27.05 million t | -18.6% |
| 1983 | 22.49 million t | -16.9% |
| 1984 | 23.57 million t | +4.8% |
| 1985 | 30.63 million t | +30.0% |
| 1986 | 32.83 million t | +7.2% |
| 1987 | 31.59 million t | -3.8% |
| 1988 | 36.44 million t | +15.4% |
| 1989 | 41.58 million t | +14.1% |
| 1990 | 37.45 million t | -9.9% |
| 1991 | 36.86 million t | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 28.53 million t | -22.6% |
| 1993 | 40.39 million t | +41.5% |
| 1994 | 43.30 million t | +7.2% |
| 1995 | 35.00 million t | -19.2% |
| 1996 | 43.23 million t | +23.5% |
| 1997 | 41.51 million t | -4.0% |
| 1998 | 39.90 million t | -3.9% |
| 1999 | 42.48 million t | +6.5% |
| 2000 | 43.80 million t | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 41.44 million t | -5.4% |
| 2002 | 44.96 million t | +8.5% |
| 2003 | 45.60 million t | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 48.29 million t | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 50.37 million t | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 50.18 million t | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 49.34 million t | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 59.07 million t | +19.7% |
| 2009 | 60.89 million t | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 67.28 million t | +10.5% |
| 2011 | 66.23 million t | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 72.32 million t | +9.2% |
| 2013 | 71.64 million t | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 80.25 million t | +12.0% |
| 2015 | 73.74 million t | -8.1% |
| 2016 | 73.54 million t | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 90.49 million t | +23.1% |
| 2018 | 83.93 million t | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 85.82 million t | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 94.08 million t | +9.6% |
| 2021 | 98.13 million t | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 96.08 million t | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 99.43 million t | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 96.31 million t | -3.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18.35 million t | 16.15 million t | 23.73 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 24.83 million t | 18.77 million t | 27.91 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 30.75 million t | 22.49 million t | 41.58 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 38.87 million t | 28.53 million t | 43.30 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 49.39 million t | 41.44 million t | 60.89 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 76.52 million t | 66.23 million t | 90.49 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 96.81 million t | 94.08 million t | 99.43 million t | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in Africa?
- Maize (corn) — production in Africa was 96.31 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 99.43 million t in 2023.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.15 million t in 1961.
- How does Africa rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Africa ranks 9th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Maize (corn) — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.