Maize (corn) — Production in Malaysia
Malaysia: Maize (corn) — Production was 1,317 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in Malaysia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize (corn) — production in Malaysia is 1,317 t, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 131.9% on the previous year and up 178.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Malaysia peaked at 35,000 t in 1990 and was at its lowest, 473.8 t, in 2021.
That places Malaysia 190th out of 223 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Production in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 8,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 15,000 t | +87.5% |
| 1964 | 12,000 t | -20.0% |
| 1965 | 10,000 t | -16.7% |
| 1966 | 9,939 t | -0.6% |
| 1967 | 12,650 t | +27.3% |
| 1968 | 14,302 t | +13.1% |
| 1969 | 16,556 t | +15.8% |
| 1970 | 16,208 t | -2.1% |
| 1971 | 12,083 t | -25.5% |
| 1972 | 15,000 t | +24.1% |
| 1973 | 15,519 t | +3.5% |
| 1974 | 23,257 t | +49.9% |
| 1975 | 14,318 t | -38.4% |
| 1976 | 25,500 t | +78.1% |
| 1977 | 18,000 t | -29.4% |
| 1978 | 11,900 t | -33.9% |
| 1979 | 8,000 t | -32.8% |
| 1980 | 8,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 8,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 9,000 t | +12.5% |
| 1983 | 20,000 t | +122.2% |
| 1984 | 22,000 t | +10.0% |
| 1985 | 25,000 t | +13.6% |
| 1986 | 26,000 t | +4.0% |
| 1987 | 30,000 t | +15.4% |
| 1988 | 32,000 t | +6.7% |
| 1989 | 34,000 t | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 35,000 t | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 473.8 t | -98.6% |
| 2022 | 840 t | +77.3% |
| 2023 | 568 t | -32.4% |
| 2024 | 1,317 t | +131.9% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 1,317 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 221,748 t, 1% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 1,317 t is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 447,027 t, 0% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11,827 t | 8,000 t | 16,556 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 15,978 t | 8,000 t | 25,500 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 21,400 t | 8,000 t | 34,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 35,000 t | 35,000 t | 35,000 t | 1 |
| 2020s | 799.76 t | 473.8 t | 1,317 t | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 187 Jamaica 2,381 t compare
- 188 Luxembourg 1,720 t compare
- 189 Qatar 1,605 t compare
- 191 Mauritius 1,289 t compare
- 192 Vanuatu 985.44 t compare
- 193 Sao Tome and Principe 796.13 t compare
- 193 Sao Tome and Principe 796.13 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Malaysia
- 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 0.2303 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 0.2382 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0822 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,078 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.913 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in Malaysia?
- Maize (corn) — production in Malaysia was 1,317 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 35,000 t in 1990.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 473.8 t in 2021.
- How does Malaysia rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Malaysia ranks 190th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Malaysia 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.