Maize (corn) — Production in Kuwait
Kuwait: Maize (corn) — Production was 30,030 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in Kuwait, 1972–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — production in Kuwait stood at 30,030 t.
The figure is up 14.5% on the previous year and down 37.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Kuwait peaked at 48,098 t in 2014 and was at its lowest, 3 t, in 1972.
That places Kuwait 153rd 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 Kuwait, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 3 t | — |
| 1973 | 13 t | +333.3% |
| 1974 | 3 t | -76.9% |
| 1975 | 3 t | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 6 t | +100.0% |
| 1977 | 9 t | +50.0% |
| 1978 | 9 t | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 20 t | +122.2% |
| 1980 | 27 t | +35.0% |
| 1981 | 11 t | -59.3% |
| 1982 | 25 t | +127.3% |
| 1983 | 30 t | +20.0% |
| 1984 | 36 t | +20.0% |
| 1985 | 1,869 t | +5091.7% |
| 1986 | 1,922 t | +2.8% |
| 1987 | 1,950 t | +1.5% |
| 1988 | 1,995 t | +2.3% |
| 1989 | 673 t | -66.3% |
| 1990 | 580 t | -13.8% |
| 1991 | 13 t | -97.8% |
| 1992 | 94 t | +623.1% |
| 1993 | 357 t | +279.8% |
| 1994 | 976 t | +173.4% |
| 1995 | 1,265 t | +29.6% |
| 1996 | 2,133 t | +68.6% |
| 1997 | 2,132 t | -0.0% |
| 1998 | 3,933 t | +84.5% |
| 1999 | 3,720 t | -5.4% |
| 2000 | 5,552 t | +49.2% |
| 2001 | 6,614 t | +19.1% |
| 2002 | 10,793 t | +63.2% |
| 2003 | 19,355 t | +79.3% |
| 2004 | 7,058 t | -63.5% |
| 2005 | 7,300 t | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 12,078 t | +65.5% |
| 2007 | 20,756 t | +71.8% |
| 2008 | 13,563 t | -34.7% |
| 2009 | 11,261 t | -17.0% |
| 2010 | 18,310 t | +62.6% |
| 2011 | 31,498 t | +72.0% |
| 2012 | 21,605 t | -31.4% |
| 2013 | 27,192 t | +25.9% |
| 2014 | 48,098 t | +76.9% |
| 2015 | 6,675 t | -86.1% |
| 2016 | 2,949 t | -55.8% |
| 2017 | 3,838 t | +30.1% |
| 2018 | 8,869 t | +131.1% |
| 2019 | 25,792 t | +190.8% |
| 2020 | 25,792 t | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 20,020 t | -22.4% |
| 2022 | 22,550 t | +12.6% |
| 2023 | 26,220 t | +16.3% |
| 2024 | 30,030 t | +14.5% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 30,030 t is below the median for high income countries, which is 100,320 t, 30% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 30,030 t is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 30,030 t, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Production in Kuwait 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +5091.7% | 36 t | 1,869 t |
| 1992 | +623.1% | 13 t | 94 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.25 t | 3 t | 20 t | 8 |
| 1980s | 853.8 t | 11 t | 1,995 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,520 t | 13 t | 3,933 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 11,433 t | 5,552 t | 20,756 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,483 t | 2,949 t | 48,098 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 24,922 t | 20,020 t | 30,030 t | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Kuwait
- 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 0.0029 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 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.0308 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0053 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 171.42 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2005)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in Kuwait?
- Maize (corn) — production in Kuwait was 30,030 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 48,098 t in 2014.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 t in 1972.
- How does Kuwait rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Kuwait ranks 153rd out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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.