Maize (corn) — Production in Brazil
Brazil: Maize (corn) — Production was 114.95 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in Brazil, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Brazil recorded 114.95 million t for maize (corn) — production in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.9% on the previous year and up 43.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Brazil peaked at 131.95 million t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 9.04 million t, in 1961.
Brazil ranks 4th of 223 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Production in Brazil, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9.04 million t | — |
| 1962 | 9.59 million t | +6.1% |
| 1963 | 10.42 million t | +8.7% |
| 1964 | 9.41 million t | -9.7% |
| 1965 | 12.11 million t | +28.7% |
| 1966 | 11.37 million t | -6.1% |
| 1967 | 12.82 million t | +12.8% |
| 1968 | 12.81 million t | -0.1% |
| 1969 | 12.69 million t | -0.9% |
| 1970 | 14.22 million t | +12.0% |
| 1971 | 14.13 million t | -0.6% |
| 1972 | 14.89 million t | +5.4% |
| 1973 | 14.19 million t | -4.7% |
| 1974 | 16.27 million t | +14.7% |
| 1975 | 16.33 million t | +0.4% |
| 1976 | 17.75 million t | +8.7% |
| 1977 | 19.26 million t | +8.5% |
| 1978 | 13.57 million t | -29.5% |
| 1979 | 16.31 million t | +20.2% |
| 1980 | 20.37 million t | +24.9% |
| 1981 | 21.12 million t | +3.7% |
| 1982 | 21.84 million t | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 18.73 million t | -14.2% |
| 1984 | 21.16 million t | +13.0% |
| 1985 | 22.02 million t | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 20.54 million t | -6.7% |
| 1987 | 26.79 million t | +30.4% |
| 1988 | 24.75 million t | -7.6% |
| 1989 | 26.59 million t | +7.4% |
| 1990 | 21.35 million t | -19.7% |
| 1991 | 23.62 million t | +10.7% |
| 1992 | 30.51 million t | +29.1% |
| 1993 | 30.06 million t | -1.5% |
| 1994 | 32.49 million t | +8.1% |
| 1995 | 36.27 million t | +11.6% |
| 1996 | 29.65 million t | -18.2% |
| 1997 | 32.95 million t | +11.1% |
| 1998 | 29.60 million t | -10.2% |
| 1999 | 32.24 million t | +8.9% |
| 2000 | 32.32 million t | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 41.96 million t | +29.8% |
| 2002 | 35.94 million t | -14.4% |
| 2003 | 48.33 million t | +34.5% |
| 2004 | 41.79 million t | -13.5% |
| 2005 | 35.11 million t | -16.0% |
| 2006 | 42.66 million t | +21.5% |
| 2007 | 52.11 million t | +22.2% |
| 2008 | 58.93 million t | +13.1% |
| 2009 | 50.72 million t | -13.9% |
| 2010 | 55.36 million t | +9.2% |
| 2011 | 55.66 million t | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 71.07 million t | +27.7% |
| 2013 | 80.27 million t | +12.9% |
| 2014 | 79.88 million t | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 85.28 million t | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 64.19 million t | -24.7% |
| 2017 | 97.91 million t | +52.5% |
| 2018 | 82.37 million t | -15.9% |
| 2019 | 101.13 million t | +22.8% |
| 2020 | 103.99 million t | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 88.27 million t | -15.1% |
| 2022 | 109.74 million t | +24.3% |
| 2023 | 131.95 million t | +20.2% |
| 2024 | 114.95 million t | -12.9% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 114.95 million t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 221,748 t, 518.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 114.95 million t is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 104,890 t, 1095.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.14 million t | 9.04 million t | 12.82 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 15.69 million t | 13.57 million t | 19.26 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 22.39 million t | 18.73 million t | 26.79 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 29.87 million t | 21.35 million t | 36.27 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 43.99 million t | 32.32 million t | 58.93 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 77.31 million t | 55.36 million t | 101.13 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 109.78 million t | 88.27 million t | 131.95 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More agriculture & rural data for Brazil
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.6576 % 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 0.2918 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.12 % 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 1.28 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0609 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 652.04 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in Brazil?
- Maize (corn) — production in Brazil was 114.95 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 131.95 million t in 2023.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.04 million t in 1961.
- How does Brazil rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Brazil ranks 4th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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.