Maize (corn) — Production in Cameroon
Cameroon: Maize (corn) — Production was 2.20 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in Cameroon, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize (corn) — production in Cameroon is 2.20 million t, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 12.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Cameroon peaked at 2.40 million t in 2018 and was at its lowest, 309,752 t, in 1985.
That places Cameroon 53rd out of 223 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Production in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 360,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 350,000 t | -2.8% |
| 1963 | 340,000 t | -2.9% |
| 1964 | 330,000 t | -2.9% |
| 1965 | 330,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 320,000 t | -3.0% |
| 1967 | 310,000 t | -3.1% |
| 1968 | 355,000 t | +14.5% |
| 1969 | 400,000 t | +12.7% |
| 1970 | 412,000 t | +3.0% |
| 1971 | 445,000 t | +8.0% |
| 1972 | 448,000 t | +0.7% |
| 1973 | 448,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 500,000 t | +11.6% |
| 1975 | 661,620 t | +32.3% |
| 1976 | 465,469 t | -29.6% |
| 1977 | 477,338 t | +2.5% |
| 1978 | 400,983 t | -16.0% |
| 1979 | 407,638 t | +1.7% |
| 1980 | 413,680 t | +1.5% |
| 1981 | 431,495 t | +4.3% |
| 1982 | 503,120 t | +16.6% |
| 1983 | 488,800 t | -2.8% |
| 1984 | 375,063 t | -23.3% |
| 1985 | 309,752 t | -17.4% |
| 1986 | 389,269 t | +25.7% |
| 1987 | 386,887 t | -0.6% |
| 1988 | 366,735 t | -5.2% |
| 1989 | 387,321 t | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 369,000 t | -4.7% |
| 1991 | 495,000 t | +34.1% |
| 1992 | 531,000 t | +7.3% |
| 1993 | 507,000 t | -4.5% |
| 1994 | 524,000 t | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 618,000 t | +17.9% |
| 1996 | 750,000 t | +21.4% |
| 1997 | 760,000 t | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 793,000 t | +4.3% |
| 1999 | 785,000 t | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 741,447 t | -5.5% |
| 2001 | 738,627 t | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 861,456 t | +16.6% |
| 2003 | 912,280 t | +5.9% |
| 2004 | 966,106 t | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 1.05 million t | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 1.25 million t | +19.0% |
| 2007 | 1.32 million t | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 1.39 million t | +5.5% |
| 2009 | 1.63 million t | +16.5% |
| 2010 | 1.67 million t | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 1.57 million t | -5.9% |
| 2012 | 1.75 million t | +11.3% |
| 2013 | 1.65 million t | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 1.96 million t | +19.0% |
| 2015 | 2.07 million t | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 2.20 million t | +6.1% |
| 2017 | 2.17 million t | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 2.40 million t | +10.6% |
| 2019 | 2.22 million t | -7.6% |
| 2020 | 2.09 million t | -5.8% |
| 2021 | 2.10 million t | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 2.20 million t | +4.8% |
| 2023 | 2.20 million t | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 2.20 million t | +0.0% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 2.20 million t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 774,000 t, 2.8× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 2.20 million t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 394,045 t, 5.6× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 343,889 t | 310,000 t | 400,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 466,605 t | 400,983 t | 661,620 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 405,212 t | 309,752 t | 503,120 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 613,200 t | 369,000 t | 793,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.09 million t | 738,627 t | 1.63 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.97 million t | 1.57 million t | 2.40 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.16 million t | 2.09 million t | 2.20 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
More agriculture & rural data for Cameroon
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2594 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.3263 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 0.9031 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1685 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 332.28 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.98 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in Cameroon?
- Maize (corn) — production in Cameroon was 2.20 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 2.40 million t in 2018.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 309,752 t in 1985.
- How does Cameroon rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Cameroon ranks 53rd out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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.