Maize (corn) — Production in Cuba
Cuba: Maize (corn) — Production was 220,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in Cuba, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — production in Cuba stood at 220,000 t.
The figure is up 46.7% on the previous year and down 48.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Cuba peaked at 428,695 t in 2014 and was at its lowest, 55,349 t, in 1991.
That places Cuba 122nd 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 Cuba, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 97,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 98,000 t | +1.0% |
| 1963 | 95,000 t | -3.1% |
| 1964 | 90,000 t | -5.3% |
| 1965 | 87,000 t | -3.3% |
| 1966 | 90,000 t | +3.4% |
| 1967 | 88,000 t | -2.2% |
| 1968 | 90,000 t | +2.3% |
| 1969 | 82,000 t | -8.9% |
| 1970 | 85,000 t | +3.7% |
| 1971 | 88,000 t | +3.5% |
| 1972 | 88,950 t | +1.1% |
| 1973 | 86,924 t | -2.3% |
| 1974 | 94,821 t | +9.1% |
| 1975 | 93,536 t | -1.4% |
| 1976 | 94,000 t | +0.5% |
| 1977 | 95,000 t | +1.1% |
| 1978 | 95,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 95,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 95,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 95,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 95,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 95,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 95,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 95,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 95,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 95,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 95,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 80,000 t | -15.8% |
| 1990 | 65,045 t | -18.7% |
| 1991 | 55,349 t | -14.9% |
| 1992 | 65,000 t | +17.4% |
| 1993 | 68,000 t | +4.6% |
| 1994 | 98,500 t | +44.9% |
| 1995 | 103,800 t | +5.4% |
| 1996 | 143,900 t | +38.6% |
| 1997 | 202,500 t | +40.7% |
| 1998 | 176,600 t | -12.8% |
| 1999 | 237,700 t | +34.6% |
| 2000 | 273,200 t | +14.9% |
| 2001 | 298,900 t | +9.4% |
| 2002 | 309,000 t | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 360,000 t | +16.5% |
| 2004 | 398,700 t | +10.8% |
| 2005 | 362,500 t | -9.1% |
| 2006 | 305,400 t | -15.8% |
| 2007 | 368,800 t | +20.8% |
| 2008 | 325,700 t | -11.7% |
| 2009 | 304,800 t | -6.4% |
| 2010 | 324,463 t | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 354,000 t | +9.1% |
| 2012 | 360,400 t | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 426,200 t | +18.3% |
| 2014 | 428,695 t | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 363,021 t | -15.3% |
| 2016 | 404,467 t | +11.4% |
| 2017 | 373,870 t | -7.6% |
| 2018 | 345,909 t | -7.5% |
| 2019 | 307,000 t | -11.2% |
| 2020 | 257,216 t | -16.2% |
| 2021 | 238,721 t | -7.2% |
| 2022 | 167,054 t | -30.0% |
| 2023 | 149,919 t | -10.3% |
| 2024 | 220,000 t | +46.7% |
Cuba compared with similar countries
- Cuba's 220,000 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 221,748 t, 99% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Cuba's 220,000 t is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 104,890 t, 2.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 90,778 t | 82,000 t | 98,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 91,623 t | 85,000 t | 95,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 93,500 t | 80,000 t | 95,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 121,639 t | 55,349 t | 237,700 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 330,700 t | 273,200 t | 398,700 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 368,802 t | 307,000 t | 428,695 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 206,582 t | 149,919 t | 257,216 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
- 119 New Zealand 244,444 t compare
- 120 Sri Lanka 223,496 t compare
- 121 China, Taiwan Province of 220,070 t compare
- 123 Georgia 211,500 t compare
- 124 Central African Republic 200,000 t compare
- 125 Haiti 175,000 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Cuba
- 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 hectares per US$ of GDP (2020)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.3256 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.3126 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2020)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5926 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -19.64 % change on previous year (2020)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0276 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2020)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 265.29 current US$ per person (2020)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6522 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in Cuba?
- Maize (corn) — production in Cuba was 220,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 428,695 t in 2014.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 55,349 t in 1991.
- How does Cuba rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Cuba ranks 122nd out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba 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.