Maize (corn) — Production in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)
Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs): Maize (corn) — Production was 93.73 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize (corn) — production in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) is 93.73 million t, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and up 33.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) peaked at 93.73 million t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 12.06 million t, in 1961.
That places Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) 10th out of 30 groups 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 Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 12.06 million t | — |
| 1962 | 13.19 million t | +9.4% |
| 1963 | 13.20 million t | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 13.83 million t | +4.8% |
| 1965 | 14.18 million t | +2.5% |
| 1966 | 14.65 million t | +3.3% |
| 1967 | 15.56 million t | +6.2% |
| 1968 | 15.42 million t | -0.9% |
| 1969 | 15.99 million t | +3.7% |
| 1970 | 15.20 million t | -4.9% |
| 1971 | 16.04 million t | +5.5% |
| 1972 | 16.35 million t | +2.0% |
| 1973 | 16.70 million t | +2.1% |
| 1974 | 17.38 million t | +4.0% |
| 1975 | 18.43 million t | +6.0% |
| 1976 | 20.33 million t | +10.3% |
| 1977 | 19.96 million t | -1.8% |
| 1978 | 19.95 million t | -0.0% |
| 1979 | 19.05 million t | -4.5% |
| 1980 | 19.42 million t | +1.9% |
| 1981 | 19.22 million t | -1.1% |
| 1982 | 20.00 million t | +4.1% |
| 1983 | 20.80 million t | +4.0% |
| 1984 | 21.13 million t | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 22.51 million t | +6.5% |
| 1986 | 23.61 million t | +4.9% |
| 1987 | 23.60 million t | -0.1% |
| 1988 | 26.83 million t | +13.7% |
| 1989 | 27.62 million t | +2.9% |
| 1990 | 26.12 million t | -5.4% |
| 1991 | 25.81 million t | -1.2% |
| 1992 | 24.06 million t | -6.8% |
| 1993 | 27.30 million t | +13.4% |
| 1994 | 26.52 million t | -2.8% |
| 1995 | 28.19 million t | +6.3% |
| 1996 | 31.15 million t | +10.5% |
| 1997 | 30.24 million t | -2.9% |
| 1998 | 31.47 million t | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 33.46 million t | +6.3% |
| 2000 | 33.42 million t | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 34.95 million t | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 36.19 million t | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 37.43 million t | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 40.05 million t | +7.0% |
| 2005 | 41.70 million t | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 44.92 million t | +7.7% |
| 2007 | 46.69 million t | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 52.00 million t | +11.4% |
| 2009 | 53.17 million t | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 58.32 million t | +9.7% |
| 2011 | 59.64 million t | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 64.53 million t | +8.2% |
| 2013 | 66.37 million t | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 70.24 million t | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 68.44 million t | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 71.20 million t | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 77.75 million t | +9.2% |
| 2018 | 75.75 million t | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 78.38 million t | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 84.67 million t | +8.0% |
| 2021 | 89.55 million t | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 90.47 million t | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 93.66 million t | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 93.73 million t | +0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14.23 million t | 12.06 million t | 15.99 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 17.94 million t | 15.20 million t | 20.33 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 22.47 million t | 19.22 million t | 27.62 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 28.43 million t | 24.06 million t | 33.46 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.05 million t | 33.42 million t | 53.17 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 69.06 million t | 58.32 million t | 78.38 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 90.42 million t | 84.67 million t | 93.73 million t | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
- Maize (corn) — production in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) was 93.73 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
- The highest recorded value was 93.73 million t in 2024.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.06 million t in 1961.
- How does Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) ranks 10th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) 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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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.