Maize (corn) — Production in Laos
Laos: Maize (corn) — Production was 515,300 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in Laos, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — production in Laos stood at 515,300 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.4% on the previous year and down 63.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Laos peaked at 1.55 million t in 2016 and was at its lowest, 15,000 t, in 1963.
That places Laos 97th 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 Laos, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 17,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 18,000 t | +5.9% |
| 1963 | 15,000 t | -16.7% |
| 1964 | 19,000 t | +26.7% |
| 1965 | 23,000 t | +21.1% |
| 1966 | 20,000 t | -13.0% |
| 1967 | 22,000 t | +10.0% |
| 1968 | 25,000 t | +13.6% |
| 1969 | 26,000 t | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 25,000 t | -3.8% |
| 1971 | 26,000 t | +4.0% |
| 1972 | 26,500 t | +1.9% |
| 1973 | 26,800 t | +1.1% |
| 1974 | 27,200 t | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 28,000 t | +2.9% |
| 1976 | 30,387 t | +8.5% |
| 1977 | 34,921 t | +14.9% |
| 1978 | 29,580 t | -15.3% |
| 1979 | 31,670 t | +7.1% |
| 1980 | 28,398 t | -10.3% |
| 1981 | 32,780 t | +15.4% |
| 1982 | 34,699 t | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 31,863 t | -8.2% |
| 1984 | 33,909 t | +6.4% |
| 1985 | 33,333 t | -1.7% |
| 1986 | 41,680 t | +25.0% |
| 1987 | 35,725 t | -14.3% |
| 1988 | 50,822 t | +42.3% |
| 1989 | 43,854 t | -13.7% |
| 1990 | 66,566 t | +51.8% |
| 1991 | 68,575 t | +3.0% |
| 1992 | 58,699 t | -14.4% |
| 1993 | 47,620 t | -18.9% |
| 1994 | 55,788 t | +17.2% |
| 1995 | 50,375 t | -9.7% |
| 1996 | 78,095 t | +55.0% |
| 1997 | 78,300 t | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 109,900 t | +40.4% |
| 1999 | 96,110 t | -12.5% |
| 2000 | 117,000 t | +21.7% |
| 2001 | 111,869 t | -4.4% |
| 2002 | 124,122 t | +11.0% |
| 2003 | 143,178 t | +15.4% |
| 2004 | 203,500 t | +42.1% |
| 2005 | 372,560 t | +83.1% |
| 2006 | 449,950 t | +20.8% |
| 2007 | 688,190 t | +52.9% |
| 2008 | 1.11 million t | +61.0% |
| 2009 | 1.13 million t | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 1.02 million t | -10.0% |
| 2011 | 1.10 million t | +7.4% |
| 2012 | 1.13 million t | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 1.21 million t | +7.9% |
| 2014 | 1.41 million t | +16.3% |
| 2015 | 1.52 million t | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 1.55 million t | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 1.19 million t | -23.2% |
| 2018 | 981,680 t | -17.7% |
| 2019 | 793,625 t | -19.2% |
| 2020 | 683,625 t | -13.9% |
| 2021 | 535,257 t | -21.7% |
| 2022 | 462,810 t | -13.5% |
| 2023 | 458,483 t | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 515,300 t | +12.4% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 515,300 t is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 774,000 t, 67% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Laos's 515,300 t is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 447,027 t, 1.2× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20,556 t | 15,000 t | 26,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 28,606 t | 25,000 t | 34,921 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 36,706 t | 28,398 t | 50,822 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 71,003 t | 47,620 t | 109,900 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 445,254 t | 111,869 t | 1.13 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.19 million t | 793,625 t | 1.55 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 531,095 t | 458,483 t | 683,625 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More agriculture & rural data for Laos
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1874 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.8289 % 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 0.2734 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 9.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1662 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 386.32 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0583 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in Laos?
- Maize (corn) — production in Laos was 515,300 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 1.55 million t in 2016.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,000 t in 1963.
- How does Laos rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Laos ranks 97th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos 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.