Maize (corn) — Production in Algeria
Algeria: Maize (corn) — Production was 12,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in Algeria, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize (corn) — production in Algeria is 12,000 t, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 366.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Algeria peaked at 18,491 t in 2021 and was at its lowest, 185 t, in 1994.
Algeria ranks 174th of 223 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Production in Algeria, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5,689 t | — |
| 1962 | 2,700 t | -52.5% |
| 1963 | 4,069 t | +50.7% |
| 1964 | 5,840 t | +43.5% |
| 1965 | 4,180 t | -28.4% |
| 1966 | 3,440 t | -17.7% |
| 1967 | 4,215 t | +22.5% |
| 1968 | 6,671 t | +58.3% |
| 1969 | 6,151 t | -7.8% |
| 1970 | 6,438 t | +4.7% |
| 1971 | 5,052 t | -21.5% |
| 1972 | 4,716 t | -6.7% |
| 1973 | 5,343 t | +13.3% |
| 1974 | 4,295 t | -19.6% |
| 1975 | 6,718 t | +56.4% |
| 1976 | 2,762 t | -58.9% |
| 1977 | 2,005 t | -27.4% |
| 1978 | 984 t | -50.9% |
| 1979 | 860 t | -12.6% |
| 1980 | 1,478 t | +71.9% |
| 1981 | 2,277 t | +54.1% |
| 1982 | 1,434 t | -37.0% |
| 1983 | 2,800 t | +95.3% |
| 1984 | 5,321 t | +90.0% |
| 1985 | 1,256 t | -76.4% |
| 1986 | 1,442 t | +14.8% |
| 1987 | 2,130 t | +47.7% |
| 1988 | 2,000 t | -6.1% |
| 1989 | 2,400 t | +20.0% |
| 1990 | 231 t | -90.4% |
| 1991 | 500 t | +116.5% |
| 1992 | 662 t | +32.4% |
| 1993 | 225 t | -66.0% |
| 1994 | 185 t | -17.8% |
| 1995 | 419 t | +126.5% |
| 1996 | 446 t | +6.4% |
| 1997 | 257 t | -42.4% |
| 1998 | 310 t | +20.6% |
| 1999 | 537 t | +73.2% |
| 2000 | 1,556 t | +189.8% |
| 2001 | 1,087 t | -30.1% |
| 2002 | 837 t | -23.0% |
| 2003 | 981 t | +17.2% |
| 2004 | 679 t | -30.8% |
| 2005 | 1,148 t | +69.1% |
| 2006 | 2,456 t | +113.9% |
| 2007 | 1,644 t | -33.1% |
| 2008 | 1,015 t | -38.3% |
| 2009 | 575 t | -43.3% |
| 2010 | 359 t | -37.6% |
| 2011 | 575 t | +60.2% |
| 2012 | 1,755 t | +205.2% |
| 2013 | 1,245 t | -29.1% |
| 2014 | 2,572 t | +106.6% |
| 2015 | 2,794 t | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 3,686 t | +31.9% |
| 2017 | 2,634 t | -28.6% |
| 2018 | 5,512 t | +109.3% |
| 2019 | 6,368 t | +15.5% |
| 2020 | 3,221 t | -49.4% |
| 2021 | 18,491 t | +474.1% |
| 2022 | 11,000 t | -40.5% |
| 2023 | 12,000 t | +9.1% |
| 2024 | 12,000 t | +0.0% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 12,000 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 221,748 t, 5% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 12,000 t is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 30,030 t, 40% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Production in Algeria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +474.1% | 3,221 t | 18,491 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,773 t | 2,700 t | 6,671 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,917 t | 860 t | 6,718 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,254 t | 1,256 t | 5,321 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 377.2 t | 185 t | 662 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,198 t | 575 t | 2,456 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,750 t | 359 t | 6,368 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,342 t | 3,221 t | 18,491 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
- 171 Congo 13,000 t compare
- 171 Congo 13,000 t compare
- 173 Papua New Guinea 12,926 t compare
- 175 Costa Rica 8,042 t compare
- 176 New Caledonia 7,326 t compare
- 177 Turkmenistan 6,740 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Algeria
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0292 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1792 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0235 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.8702 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1451 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 878.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.884 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in Algeria?
- Maize (corn) — production in Algeria was 12,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 18,491 t in 2021.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 185 t in 1994.
- How does Algeria rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Algeria ranks 174th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 366.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria 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.