Maize (corn) — Production in Chad
Chad: Maize (corn) — Production was 394,045 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in Chad, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize (corn) — production in Chad is 394,045 t, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 11.2% on the previous year and up 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Chad peaked at 455,965 t in 2012 and was at its lowest, 9,000 t, in 1961.
That places Chad 105th out of 223 countries 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 Chad, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 9,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 10,000 t | +11.1% |
| 1964 | 12,000 t | +20.0% |
| 1965 | 14,000 t | +16.7% |
| 1966 | 23,900 t | +70.7% |
| 1967 | 30,000 t | +25.5% |
| 1968 | 12,000 t | -60.0% |
| 1969 | 12,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 12,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 13,000 t | +8.3% |
| 1972 | 13,500 t | +3.8% |
| 1973 | 11,000 t | -18.5% |
| 1974 | 11,500 t | +4.5% |
| 1975 | 15,000 t | +30.4% |
| 1976 | 16,000 t | +6.7% |
| 1977 | 9,500 t | -40.6% |
| 1978 | 15,000 t | +57.9% |
| 1979 | 20,000 t | +33.3% |
| 1980 | 25,000 t | +25.0% |
| 1981 | 35,000 t | +40.0% |
| 1982 | 29,700 t | -15.1% |
| 1983 | 28,740 t | -3.2% |
| 1984 | 17,576 t | -38.8% |
| 1985 | 35,147 t | +100.0% |
| 1986 | 25,293 t | -28.0% |
| 1987 | 18,661 t | -26.2% |
| 1988 | 33,871 t | +81.5% |
| 1989 | 19,171 t | -43.4% |
| 1990 | 28,823 t | +50.3% |
| 1991 | 47,775 t | +65.8% |
| 1992 | 87,424 t | +83.0% |
| 1993 | 61,076 t | -30.1% |
| 1994 | 158,896 t | +160.2% |
| 1995 | 62,537 t | -60.6% |
| 1996 | 74,631 t | +19.3% |
| 1997 | 99,141 t | +32.8% |
| 1998 | 179,999 t | +81.6% |
| 1999 | 94,151 t | -47.7% |
| 2000 | 64,014 t | -32.0% |
| 2001 | 105,295 t | +64.5% |
| 2002 | 84,349 t | -19.9% |
| 2003 | 117,978 t | +39.9% |
| 2004 | 107,422 t | -8.9% |
| 2005 | 201,305 t | +87.4% |
| 2006 | 183,946 t | -8.6% |
| 2007 | 201,257 t | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 225,993 t | +12.3% |
| 2009 | 209,031 t | -7.5% |
| 2010 | 215,797 t | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 299,472 t | +38.8% |
| 2012 | 455,965 t | +52.3% |
| 2013 | 417,986 t | -8.3% |
| 2014 | 332,889 t | -20.4% |
| 2015 | 349,500 t | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 443,779 t | +27.0% |
| 2017 | 396,506 t | -10.7% |
| 2018 | 437,898 t | +10.4% |
| 2019 | 414,606 t | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 407,371 t | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 364,631 t | -10.5% |
| 2022 | 363,985 t | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 354,241 t | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 394,045 t | +11.2% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 394,045 t is above the median for low income countries, which is 262,500 t, 1.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Chad's 394,045 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 394,045 t, 1.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14,656 t | 9,000 t | 30,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 13,650 t | 9,500 t | 20,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 26,816 t | 17,576 t | 35,147 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 89,445 t | 28,823 t | 179,999 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 150,059 t | 64,014 t | 225,993 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 376,440 t | 215,797 t | 455,965 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 376,855 t | 354,241 t | 407,371 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chad
- 102 Australia 447,027 t compare
- 103 Albania 410,438 t compare
- 104 Belgium-Luxembourg 405,482 t compare
- 106 Slovenia 384,930 t compare
- 107 Nicaragua 355,856 t compare
- 108 Tajikistan 340,000 t compare
- 108 Tajikistan 340,000 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Chad
- 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 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2541 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 0.0023 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 2.4 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3634 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 371.48 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in Chad?
- Maize (corn) — production in Chad was 394,045 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 455,965 t in 2012.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,000 t in 1961.
- How does Chad rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Chad ranks 105th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad 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.