Maize (corn) — Production in Madagascar
Madagascar: Maize (corn) — Production was 265,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in Madagascar, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize (corn) — production in Madagascar is 265,000 t, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 27.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Madagascar peaked at 447,948 t in 2012 and was at its lowest, 102,700 t, in 1962.
That places Madagascar 115th 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 Madagascar, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 116,920 t | — |
| 1962 | 102,700 t | -12.2% |
| 1963 | 108,300 t | +5.5% |
| 1964 | 133,480 t | +23.3% |
| 1965 | 122,555 t | -8.2% |
| 1966 | 140,895 t | +15.0% |
| 1967 | 145,515 t | +3.3% |
| 1968 | 140,890 t | -3.2% |
| 1969 | 142,985 t | +1.5% |
| 1970 | 108,825 t | -23.9% |
| 1971 | 113,490 t | +4.3% |
| 1972 | 105,805 t | -6.8% |
| 1973 | 107,870 t | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 118,010 t | +9.4% |
| 1975 | 119,675 t | +1.4% |
| 1976 | 136,045 t | +13.7% |
| 1977 | 121,965 t | -10.3% |
| 1978 | 114,645 t | -6.0% |
| 1979 | 116,440 t | +1.6% |
| 1980 | 127,570 t | +9.6% |
| 1981 | 120,665 t | -5.4% |
| 1982 | 113,000 t | -6.4% |
| 1983 | 132,100 t | +16.9% |
| 1984 | 141,000 t | +6.7% |
| 1985 | 140,200 t | -0.6% |
| 1986 | 152,890 t | +9.1% |
| 1987 | 158,100 t | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 156,400 t | -1.1% |
| 1989 | 160,475 t | +2.6% |
| 1990 | 155,000 t | -3.4% |
| 1991 | 145,000 t | -6.5% |
| 1992 | 130,000 t | -10.3% |
| 1993 | 165,000 t | +26.9% |
| 1994 | 155,000 t | -6.1% |
| 1995 | 177,000 t | +14.2% |
| 1996 | 180,000 t | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 178,000 t | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 152,000 t | -14.6% |
| 1999 | 175,000 t | +15.1% |
| 2000 | 169,800 t | -3.0% |
| 2001 | 179,550 t | +5.7% |
| 2002 | 171,950 t | -4.2% |
| 2003 | 317,860 t | +84.9% |
| 2004 | 349,646 t | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 391,000 t | +11.8% |
| 2006 | 405,344 t | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 416,767 t | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 430,334 t | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 425,204 t | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 411,914 t | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 428,390 t | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 447,948 t | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 380,848 t | -15.0% |
| 2014 | 366,172 t | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 329,367 t | -10.1% |
| 2016 | 316,331 t | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 281,487 t | -11.0% |
| 2018 | 215,000 t | -23.6% |
| 2019 | 219,220 t | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 224,883 t | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 232,026 t | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 266,914 t | +15.0% |
| 2023 | 268,062 t | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 265,000 t | -1.1% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 265,000 t is above the median for low income countries, which is 262,500 t, 1.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 265,000 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 394,045 t, 67% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Production in Madagascar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +84.9% | 171,950 t | 317,860 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 128,249 t | 102,700 t | 145,515 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 116,277 t | 105,805 t | 136,045 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 140,240 t | 113,000 t | 160,475 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 161,200 t | 130,000 t | 180,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 325,746 t | 169,800 t | 430,334 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 339,668 t | 215,000 t | 447,948 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 251,377 t | 224,883 t | 268,062 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
- 112 Azerbaijan 302,690 t compare
- 112 Azerbaijan 302,690 t compare
- 114 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 269,805 t compare
- 115 Madagascar 265,000 t compare
- 117 Afghanistan 260,000 t compare
- 117 Afghanistan 260,000 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Madagascar
- 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 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.11 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 0.0021 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.25 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.217 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 130.06 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.72 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in Madagascar?
- Maize (corn) — production in Madagascar was 265,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 447,948 t in 2012.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 102,700 t in 1962.
- How does Madagascar rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Madagascar ranks 115th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.