Maize (corn) — Production in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa: Maize (corn) — Production was 40.02 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in Eastern Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize (corn) — production in Eastern Africa is 40.02 million t, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 26.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Eastern Africa peaked at 40.33 million t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 5.69 million t, in 1961.
That places Eastern Africa 17th out of 30 groups 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 Eastern Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5.69 million t | — |
| 1962 | 5.74 million t | +0.9% |
| 1963 | 5.71 million t | -0.6% |
| 1964 | 5.97 million t | +4.6% |
| 1965 | 6.31 million t | +5.7% |
| 1966 | 6.54 million t | +3.6% |
| 1967 | 7.75 million t | +18.5% |
| 1968 | 7.10 million t | -8.4% |
| 1969 | 7.86 million t | +10.7% |
| 1970 | 6.61 million t | -15.9% |
| 1971 | 8.23 million t | +24.6% |
| 1972 | 9.35 million t | +13.7% |
| 1973 | 8.12 million t | -13.2% |
| 1974 | 9.40 million t | +15.8% |
| 1975 | 9.77 million t | +3.9% |
| 1976 | 11.59 million t | +18.7% |
| 1977 | 11.17 million t | -3.6% |
| 1978 | 10.49 million t | -6.1% |
| 1979 | 9.58 million t | -8.7% |
| 1980 | 9.65 million t | +0.8% |
| 1981 | 10.87 million t | +12.6% |
| 1982 | 10.59 million t | -2.5% |
| 1983 | 10.16 million t | -4.1% |
| 1984 | 9.65 million t | -4.9% |
| 1985 | 12.37 million t | +28.1% |
| 1986 | 12.77 million t | +3.2% |
| 1987 | 11.28 million t | -11.6% |
| 1988 | 14.37 million t | +27.4% |
| 1989 | 14.52 million t | +1.0% |
| 1990 | 12.77 million t | -12.0% |
| 1991 | 11.85 million t | -7.2% |
| 1992 | 9.00 million t | -24.0% |
| 1993 | 13.39 million t | +48.7% |
| 1994 | 11.99 million t | -10.5% |
| 1995 | 13.05 million t | +8.9% |
| 1996 | 15.68 million t | +20.1% |
| 1997 | 13.24 million t | -15.6% |
| 1998 | 13.67 million t | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 15.43 million t | +12.9% |
| 2000 | 14.88 million t | -3.5% |
| 2001 | 15.80 million t | +6.1% |
| 2002 | 15.44 million t | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 15.56 million t | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 18.27 million t | +17.4% |
| 2005 | 16.32 million t | -10.7% |
| 2006 | 20.15 million t | +23.5% |
| 2007 | 20.12 million t | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 20.98 million t | +4.3% |
| 2009 | 21.69 million t | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 26.68 million t | +23.0% |
| 2011 | 27.11 million t | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 29.69 million t | +9.5% |
| 2013 | 28.65 million t | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 31.77 million t | +10.9% |
| 2015 | 29.25 million t | -7.9% |
| 2016 | 28.98 million t | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 34.18 million t | +17.9% |
| 2018 | 33.87 million t | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 32.35 million t | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 36.23 million t | +12.0% |
| 2021 | 38.67 million t | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 37.72 million t | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 40.33 million t | +6.9% |
| 2024 | 40.02 million t | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.52 million t | 5.69 million t | 7.86 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 9.43 million t | 6.61 million t | 11.59 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.62 million t | 9.65 million t | 14.52 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.01 million t | 9.00 million t | 15.68 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.92 million t | 14.88 million t | 21.69 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.25 million t | 26.68 million t | 34.18 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.59 million t | 36.23 million t | 40.33 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa
- 14 South Africa 12.85 million t compare
- 15 Ethiopia 11.70 million t compare
- 15 Ethiopia 11.70 million t compare
- 17 Yugoslav SFR 11.56 million t compare
- 18 Nigeria 11.16 million t compare
- 19 United Republic of Tanzania 10.08 million t compare
- 20 USSR 9.79 million t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Eastern Africa
- Agriculture — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) 1.52 % change on previous year (2024)
- Livestock — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$) 5.91 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fruit Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) 4.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$) 1.36 % change on previous year (2024)
- Crops — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$) 0.3517 % change on previous year (2024)
- Cereals, primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 0.5636 % change on previous year (2024)
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -2.06 % change on previous year (2024)
- Vegetables Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -0.2198 % change on previous year (2024)
- Cabbages — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) -1.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -3.56 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in Eastern Africa?
- Maize (corn) — production in Eastern Africa was 40.02 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 40.33 million t in 2023.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.69 million t in 1961.
- How does Eastern Africa rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Eastern Africa ranks 17th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern Africa 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.