Maize (corn) — Production in China, mainland
China, mainland: Maize (corn) — Production was 294.92 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in China, mainland, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — production in China, mainland stood at 294.92 million t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 36.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in China, mainland peaked at 294.92 million t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 16.25 million t, in 1962.
China, mainland ranks 3rd 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 China, mainland, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 18.00 million t | — |
| 1962 | 16.25 million t | -9.7% |
| 1963 | 20.58 million t | +26.6% |
| 1964 | 22.69 million t | +10.3% |
| 1965 | 23.65 million t | +4.2% |
| 1966 | 29.13 million t | +23.2% |
| 1967 | 30.95 million t | +6.2% |
| 1968 | 29.07 million t | -6.1% |
| 1969 | 28.42 million t | -2.2% |
| 1970 | 33.03 million t | +16.2% |
| 1971 | 35.85 million t | +8.5% |
| 1972 | 32.10 million t | -10.5% |
| 1973 | 38.63 million t | +20.3% |
| 1974 | 42.92 million t | +11.1% |
| 1975 | 47.22 million t | +10.0% |
| 1976 | 48.15 million t | +2.0% |
| 1977 | 49.40 million t | +2.6% |
| 1978 | 55.95 million t | +13.3% |
| 1979 | 60.04 million t | +7.3% |
| 1980 | 62.60 million t | +4.3% |
| 1981 | 59.21 million t | -5.4% |
| 1982 | 60.56 million t | +2.3% |
| 1983 | 68.21 million t | +12.6% |
| 1984 | 73.41 million t | +7.6% |
| 1985 | 63.83 million t | -13.1% |
| 1986 | 70.86 million t | +11.0% |
| 1987 | 79.24 million t | +11.8% |
| 1988 | 77.35 million t | -2.4% |
| 1989 | 78.93 million t | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 96.82 million t | +22.7% |
| 1991 | 98.77 million t | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 95.38 million t | -3.4% |
| 1993 | 102.70 million t | +7.7% |
| 1994 | 99.28 million t | -3.3% |
| 1995 | 111.99 million t | +12.8% |
| 1996 | 127.47 million t | +13.8% |
| 1997 | 104.31 million t | -18.2% |
| 1998 | 132.95 million t | +27.5% |
| 1999 | 128.09 million t | -3.7% |
| 2000 | 106.00 million t | -17.2% |
| 2001 | 114.09 million t | +7.6% |
| 2002 | 120.00 million t | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 115.83 million t | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 130.29 million t | +12.5% |
| 2005 | 139.37 million t | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 151.60 million t | +8.8% |
| 2007 | 152.30 million t | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 165.91 million t | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 163.97 million t | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 177.43 million t | +8.2% |
| 2011 | 192.78 million t | +8.7% |
| 2012 | 205.61 million t | +6.7% |
| 2013 | 218.49 million t | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 215.65 million t | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 264.99 million t | +22.9% |
| 2016 | 263.61 million t | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 259.07 million t | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 257.17 million t | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 260.78 million t | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 260.67 million t | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 272.55 million t | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 277.20 million t | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 288.84 million t | +4.2% |
| 2024 | 294.92 million t | +2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24.30 million t | 16.25 million t | 30.95 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 44.33 million t | 32.10 million t | 60.04 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 69.42 million t | 59.21 million t | 79.24 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 109.78 million t | 95.38 million t | 132.95 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 135.94 million t | 106.00 million t | 165.91 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 231.56 million t | 177.43 million t | 264.99 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 278.84 million t | 260.67 million t | 294.92 million t | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in China, mainland?
- Maize (corn) — production in China, mainland was 294.92 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in China, mainland?
- The highest recorded value was 294.92 million t in 2024.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in China, mainland?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.25 million t in 1962.
- How does China, mainland rank for maize (corn) — production?
- China, mainland ranks 3rd out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in China, mainland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China, mainland 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.