Maize (corn) — Production in Namibia
Namibia: Maize (corn) — Production was 30,056 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in Namibia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — production in Namibia stood at 30,056 t.
That represents a change of down 59.3% on the previous year and down 46.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Namibia peaked at 98,856 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 6,779 t, in 1987.
Namibia ranks 152nd 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 Namibia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 20,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 21,000 t | +5.0% |
| 1963 | 21,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 21,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 22,000 t | +4.8% |
| 1966 | 22,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 22,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 23,000 t | +4.5% |
| 1969 | 23,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 23,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 23,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 24,000 t | +4.3% |
| 1973 | 25,000 t | +4.2% |
| 1974 | 26,000 t | +4.0% |
| 1975 | 27,000 t | +3.8% |
| 1976 | 27,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 29,000 t | +7.4% |
| 1978 | 30,000 t | +3.4% |
| 1979 | 30,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 32,000 t | +6.7% |
| 1981 | 32,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 32,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 34,000 t | +6.2% |
| 1984 | 35,000 t | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 8,700 t | -75.1% |
| 1986 | 22,907 t | +163.3% |
| 1987 | 6,779 t | -70.4% |
| 1988 | 15,974 t | +135.6% |
| 1989 | 24,377 t | +52.6% |
| 1990 | 28,523 t | +17.0% |
| 1991 | 51,185 t | +79.5% |
| 1992 | 10,715 t | -79.1% |
| 1993 | 25,500 t | +138.0% |
| 1994 | 40,834 t | +60.1% |
| 1995 | 18,431 t | -54.9% |
| 1996 | 19,020 t | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 49,460 t | +160.0% |
| 1998 | 17,860 t | -63.9% |
| 1999 | 18,855 t | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 31,550 t | +67.3% |
| 2001 | 27,700 t | -12.2% |
| 2002 | 27,800 t | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 28,891 t | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 28,244 t | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 40,723 t | +44.2% |
| 2006 | 60,853 t | +49.4% |
| 2007 | 55,523 t | -8.8% |
| 2008 | 58,101 t | +4.6% |
| 2009 | 57,320 t | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 53,071 t | -7.4% |
| 2011 | 53,800 t | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 87,600 t | +62.8% |
| 2013 | 40,000 t | -54.3% |
| 2014 | 55,985 t | +40.0% |
| 2015 | 55,871 t | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 43,611 t | -21.9% |
| 2017 | 71,037 t | +62.9% |
| 2018 | 59,253 t | -16.6% |
| 2019 | 45,000 t | -24.1% |
| 2020 | 60,142 t | +33.6% |
| 2021 | 78,127 t | +29.9% |
| 2022 | 98,856 t | +26.5% |
| 2023 | 73,902 t | -25.2% |
| 2024 | 30,056 t | -59.3% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 30,056 t is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 774,000 t, 4% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 30,056 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 394,045 t, 8% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Production in Namibia 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 | +163.3% | 8,700 t | 22,907 t |
| 1997 | +160.0% | 19,020 t | 49,460 t |
| 1993 | +138.0% | 10,715 t | 25,500 t |
| 1988 | +135.6% | 6,779 t | 15,974 t |
| 1992 | -79.1% | 51,185 t | 10,715 t |
| 1985 | -75.1% | 35,000 t | 8,700 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 21,667 t | 20,000 t | 23,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 26,400 t | 23,000 t | 30,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 24,374 t | 6,779 t | 35,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 28,038 t | 10,715 t | 51,185 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 41,670 t | 27,700 t | 60,853 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 56,523 t | 40,000 t | 87,600 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 68,217 t | 30,056 t | 98,856 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More agriculture & rural data for Namibia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0369 % 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 0.5257 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0015 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0026 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 12.81 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0699 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 340.78 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.13 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in Namibia?
- Maize (corn) — production in Namibia was 30,056 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 98,856 t in 2022.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,779 t in 1987.
- How does Namibia rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Namibia ranks 152nd out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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.