Maize (corn) — Production in Chile
Chile: Maize (corn) — Production was 530,937 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in Chile, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — production in Chile stood at 530,937 t.
That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and down 55.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Chile peaked at 1.54 million t in 2015 and was at its lowest, 153,792 t, in 1969.
Chile ranks 96th of 223 countries on this measure, 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 Chile, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 162,810 t | — |
| 1962 | 180,760 t | +11.0% |
| 1963 | 176,020 t | -2.6% |
| 1964 | 241,520 t | +37.2% |
| 1965 | 260,000 t | +7.7% |
| 1966 | 285,327 t | +9.7% |
| 1967 | 362,200 t | +26.9% |
| 1968 | 320,810 t | -11.4% |
| 1969 | 153,792 t | -52.1% |
| 1970 | 239,052 t | +55.4% |
| 1971 | 258,300 t | +8.1% |
| 1972 | 282,990 t | +9.6% |
| 1973 | 294,016 t | +3.9% |
| 1974 | 366,300 t | +24.6% |
| 1975 | 328,987 t | -10.2% |
| 1976 | 247,950 t | -24.6% |
| 1977 | 355,320 t | +43.3% |
| 1978 | 256,880 t | -27.7% |
| 1979 | 489,270 t | +90.5% |
| 1980 | 405,190 t | -17.2% |
| 1981 | 518,150 t | +27.9% |
| 1982 | 425,000 t | -18.0% |
| 1983 | 511,550 t | +20.4% |
| 1984 | 721,390 t | +41.0% |
| 1985 | 771,776 t | +7.0% |
| 1986 | 721,289 t | -6.5% |
| 1987 | 617,244 t | -14.4% |
| 1988 | 660,855 t | +7.1% |
| 1989 | 938,464 t | +42.0% |
| 1990 | 823,150 t | -12.3% |
| 1991 | 835,723 t | +1.5% |
| 1992 | 911,056 t | +9.0% |
| 1993 | 899,496 t | -1.3% |
| 1994 | 937,250 t | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 942,223 t | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 931,572 t | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 880,735 t | -5.5% |
| 1998 | 943,276 t | +7.1% |
| 1999 | 624,037 t | -33.8% |
| 2000 | 652,019 t | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 778,498 t | +19.4% |
| 2002 | 924,211 t | +18.7% |
| 2003 | 1.19 million t | +28.7% |
| 2004 | 1.32 million t | +11.0% |
| 2005 | 1.51 million t | +14.2% |
| 2006 | 1.38 million t | -8.3% |
| 2007 | 1.12 million t | -18.8% |
| 2008 | 1.37 million t | +21.6% |
| 2009 | 1.35 million t | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 1.36 million t | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 1.44 million t | +5.9% |
| 2012 | 1.49 million t | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 1.52 million t | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 1.19 million t | -21.9% |
| 2015 | 1.54 million t | +29.7% |
| 2016 | 1.17 million t | -23.7% |
| 2017 | 1.06 million t | -9.5% |
| 2018 | 1.11 million t | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 973,178 t | -12.4% |
| 2020 | 592,988 t | -39.1% |
| 2021 | 793,822 t | +33.9% |
| 2022 | 608,006 t | -23.4% |
| 2023 | 543,126 t | -10.7% |
| 2024 | 530,937 t | -2.2% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 530,937 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 100,320 t, 5.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Chile's 530,937 t is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 104,890 t, 5.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 238,138 t | 153,792 t | 362,200 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 311,906 t | 239,052 t | 489,270 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 629,091 t | 405,190 t | 938,464 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 872,852 t | 624,037 t | 943,276 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.16 million t | 652,019 t | 1.51 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.29 million t | 973,178 t | 1.54 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 613,776 t | 530,937 t | 793,822 t | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Chile
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.8626 % 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 0.0938 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -3.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.4834 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -2.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0345 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 621.34 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in Chile?
- Maize (corn) — production in Chile was 530,937 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 1.54 million t in 2015.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 153,792 t in 1969.
- How does Chile rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Chile ranks 96th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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.