Maize (corn) — Production in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Maize (corn) — Production was 8,042 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in Costa Rica, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — production in Costa Rica stood at 8,042 t.
The figure is up 9.8% on the previous year and down 22.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Costa Rica peaked at 127,000 t in 1987 and was at its lowest, 6,026 t, in 2021.
That places Costa Rica 175th out of 223 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Production in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 51,913 t | — |
| 1962 | 56,794 t | +9.4% |
| 1963 | 59,017 t | +3.9% |
| 1964 | 61,224 t | +3.7% |
| 1965 | 77,285 t | +26.2% |
| 1966 | 77,491 t | +0.3% |
| 1967 | 84,771 t | +9.4% |
| 1968 | 81,647 t | -3.7% |
| 1969 | 76,750 t | -6.0% |
| 1970 | 71,294 t | -7.1% |
| 1971 | 70,073 t | -1.7% |
| 1972 | 75,910 t | +8.3% |
| 1973 | 65,476 t | -13.7% |
| 1974 | 60,519 t | -7.6% |
| 1975 | 67,767 t | +12.0% |
| 1976 | 91,672 t | +35.3% |
| 1977 | 84,703 t | -7.6% |
| 1978 | 62,284 t | -26.5% |
| 1979 | 72,880 t | +17.0% |
| 1980 | 75,314 t | +3.3% |
| 1981 | 82,796 t | +9.9% |
| 1982 | 82,300 t | -0.6% |
| 1983 | 94,113 t | +14.4% |
| 1984 | 102,869 t | +9.3% |
| 1985 | 118,660 t | +15.4% |
| 1986 | 120,211 t | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 127,000 t | +5.6% |
| 1988 | 98,200 t | -22.7% |
| 1989 | 82,730 t | -15.8% |
| 1990 | 66,499 t | -19.6% |
| 1991 | 51,469 t | -22.6% |
| 1992 | 39,391 t | -23.5% |
| 1993 | 36,110 t | -8.3% |
| 1994 | 34,516 t | -4.4% |
| 1995 | 26,810 t | -22.3% |
| 1996 | 29,794 t | +11.1% |
| 1997 | 33,329 t | +11.9% |
| 1998 | 24,066 t | -27.8% |
| 1999 | 28,136 t | +16.9% |
| 2000 | 18,502 t | -34.2% |
| 2001 | 12,755 t | -31.1% |
| 2002 | 11,600 t | -9.1% |
| 2003 | 14,644 t | +26.2% |
| 2004 | 12,649 t | -13.6% |
| 2005 | 13,223 t | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 13,002 t | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 19,486 t | +49.9% |
| 2008 | 12,766 t | -34.5% |
| 2009 | 23,860 t | +86.9% |
| 2010 | 18,765 t | -21.4% |
| 2011 | 18,501 t | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 17,323 t | -6.4% |
| 2013 | 13,969 t | -19.4% |
| 2014 | 10,430 t | -25.3% |
| 2015 | 8,072 t | -22.6% |
| 2016 | 9,542 t | +18.2% |
| 2017 | 6,720 t | -29.6% |
| 2018 | 18,063 t | +168.8% |
| 2019 | 13,306 t | -26.3% |
| 2020 | 14,181 t | +6.6% |
| 2021 | 6,026 t | -57.5% |
| 2022 | 6,706 t | +11.3% |
| 2023 | 7,321 t | +9.2% |
| 2024 | 8,042 t | +9.8% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 8,042 t is below the median for high income countries, which is 100,320 t, 8% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 8,042 t is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 104,890 t, 8% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Production in Costa Rica changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +168.8% | 6,720 t | 18,063 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 69,655 t | 51,913 t | 84,771 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 72,258 t | 60,519 t | 91,672 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 98,419 t | 75,314 t | 127,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 37,012 t | 24,066 t | 66,499 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,249 t | 11,600 t | 23,860 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,469 t | 6,720 t | 18,765 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,455 t | 6,026 t | 14,181 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
- 173 Papua New Guinea 12,926 t compare
- 174 Algeria 12,000 t compare
- 176 New Caledonia 7,326 t compare
- 177 Turkmenistan 6,740 t compare
- 178 Armenia 6,298 t compare
- 178 Armenia 6,298 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Costa Rica
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.5759 % 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 0.0996 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1685 % 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 0.3415 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0337 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 672.15 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in Costa Rica?
- Maize (corn) — production in Costa Rica was 8,042 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 127,000 t in 1987.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,026 t in 2021.
- How does Costa Rica rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Costa Rica ranks 175th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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.