Maize (corn) — Production in Gabon
Gabon: Maize (corn) — Production was 45,976 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in Gabon, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — production in Gabon stood at 45,976 t.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 6.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Gabon peaked at 46,272 t in 2020 and was at its lowest, 6,000 t, in 1972.
Gabon ranks 148th 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 Gabon, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8,500 t | — |
| 1962 | 8,500 t | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 8,500 t | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 8,400 t | -1.2% |
| 1965 | 8,400 t | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 8,300 t | -1.2% |
| 1967 | 8,300 t | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 8,200 t | -1.2% |
| 1969 | 8,200 t | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 8,000 t | -2.4% |
| 1971 | 8,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 6,000 t | -25.0% |
| 1973 | 7,000 t | +16.7% |
| 1974 | 7,928 t | +13.3% |
| 1975 | 7,400 t | -6.7% |
| 1976 | 8,000 t | +8.1% |
| 1977 | 8,600 t | +7.5% |
| 1978 | 9,290 t | +8.0% |
| 1979 | 9,620 t | +3.6% |
| 1980 | 9,980 t | +3.7% |
| 1981 | 9,520 t | -4.6% |
| 1982 | 10,500 t | +10.3% |
| 1983 | 12,000 t | +14.3% |
| 1984 | 13,000 t | +8.3% |
| 1985 | 13,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 20,314 t | +56.3% |
| 1987 | 23,649 t | +16.4% |
| 1988 | 24,942 t | +5.5% |
| 1989 | 19,935 t | -20.1% |
| 1990 | 22,864 t | +14.7% |
| 1991 | 23,677 t | +3.6% |
| 1992 | 24,635 t | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 26,920 t | +9.3% |
| 1994 | 29,706 t | +10.3% |
| 1995 | 28,622 t | -3.6% |
| 1996 | 28,444 t | -0.6% |
| 1997 | 24,000 t | -15.6% |
| 1998 | 26,200 t | +9.2% |
| 1999 | 26,800 t | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 25,900 t | -3.4% |
| 2001 | 25,150 t | -2.9% |
| 2002 | 24,000 t | -4.6% |
| 2003 | 31,000 t | +29.2% |
| 2004 | 30,228 t | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 34,170 t | +13.0% |
| 2006 | 32,000 t | -6.3% |
| 2007 | 33,000 t | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 35,004 t | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 38,431 t | +9.8% |
| 2010 | 39,333 t | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 40,914 t | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 41,708 t | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 42,502 t | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 43,117 t | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 43,731 t | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 44,272 t | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 44,734 t | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 45,421 t | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 45,901 t | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 46,272 t | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 45,865 t | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 46,012 t | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 46,050 t | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 45,976 t | -0.2% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 45,976 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 221,748 t, 21% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 45,976 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 394,045 t, 12% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Production in Gabon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | +56.3% | 13,000 t | 20,314 t |
| 2003 | +29.2% | 24,000 t | 31,000 t |
| 1972 | -25.0% | 8,000 t | 6,000 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8,367 t | 8,200 t | 8,500 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 7,984 t | 6,000 t | 9,620 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 15,684 t | 9,520 t | 24,942 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,187 t | 22,864 t | 29,706 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 30,888 t | 24,000 t | 38,431 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 43,163 t | 39,333 t | 45,901 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 46,035 t | 45,865 t | 46,272 t | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Gabon
- 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 (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1909 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.8304 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0675 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 557.95 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6835 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in Gabon?
- Maize (corn) — production in Gabon was 45,976 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 46,272 t in 2020.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,000 t in 1972.
- How does Gabon rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Gabon ranks 148th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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.