Maize (corn) — Production in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Maize (corn) — Production was 355,856 t in 2023. ▲ Rising
Maize (corn) — Production in Nicaragua, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize (corn) — production in Nicaragua is 355,856 t, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 6.6% on the previous year and down 27.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Nicaragua peaked at 588,599 t in 2003 and was at its lowest, 130,800 t, in 1972.
Nicaragua ranks 107th of 223 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
Maize (corn) — Production in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 140,200 t | — |
| 1962 | 149,900 t | +6.9% |
| 1963 | 142,378 t | -5.0% |
| 1964 | 158,100 t | +11.0% |
| 1965 | 171,300 t | +8.3% |
| 1966 | 176,000 t | +2.7% |
| 1967 | 202,300 t | +14.9% |
| 1968 | 215,900 t | +6.7% |
| 1969 | 233,700 t | +8.2% |
| 1970 | 236,200 t | +1.1% |
| 1971 | 242,700 t | +2.8% |
| 1972 | 130,800 t | -46.1% |
| 1973 | 191,190 t | +46.2% |
| 1974 | 203,044 t | +6.2% |
| 1975 | 192,105 t | -5.4% |
| 1976 | 201,080 t | +4.7% |
| 1977 | 181,330 t | -9.8% |
| 1978 | 254,150 t | +40.2% |
| 1979 | 172,700 t | -32.0% |
| 1980 | 181,605 t | +5.2% |
| 1981 | 193,154 t | +6.4% |
| 1982 | 190,495 t | -1.4% |
| 1983 | 163,411 t | -14.2% |
| 1984 | 204,869 t | +25.4% |
| 1985 | 207,800 t | +1.4% |
| 1986 | 192,396 t | -7.4% |
| 1987 | 216,365 t | +12.5% |
| 1988 | 283,400 t | +31.0% |
| 1989 | 302,310 t | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 293,030 t | -3.1% |
| 1991 | 198,900 t | -32.1% |
| 1992 | 252,000 t | +26.7% |
| 1993 | 284,364 t | +12.8% |
| 1994 | 241,310 t | -15.1% |
| 1995 | 330,845 t | +37.1% |
| 1996 | 322,877 t | -2.4% |
| 1997 | 264,068 t | -18.2% |
| 1998 | 300,469 t | +13.8% |
| 1999 | 290,777 t | -3.2% |
| 2000 | 412,195 t | +41.8% |
| 2001 | 419,863 t | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 499,455 t | +19.0% |
| 2003 | 588,599 t | +17.8% |
| 2004 | 443,730 t | -24.6% |
| 2005 | 555,595 t | +25.2% |
| 2006 | 501,890 t | -9.7% |
| 2007 | 486,672 t | -3.0% |
| 2008 | 423,881 t | -12.9% |
| 2009 | 522,024 t | +23.2% |
| 2010 | 456,974 t | -12.5% |
| 2011 | 504,079 t | +10.3% |
| 2012 | 465,293 t | -7.7% |
| 2013 | 493,449 t | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 360,503 t | -26.9% |
| 2015 | 291,383 t | -19.2% |
| 2016 | 410,622 t | +40.9% |
| 2017 | 408,415 t | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 395,223 t | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 400,146 t | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 371,148 t | -7.2% |
| 2021 | 375,726 t | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 380,992 t | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 355,856 t | -6.6% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 355,856 t is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 774,000 t, 46% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 355,856 t is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 104,890 t, 3.4× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 176,642 t | 140,200 t | 233,700 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 200,530 t | 130,800 t | 254,150 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 213,580 t | 163,411 t | 302,310 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 277,864 t | 198,900 t | 330,845 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 485,390 t | 412,195 t | 588,599 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 418,609 t | 291,383 t | 504,079 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 370,930 t | 355,856 t | 380,992 t | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
- 104 Belgium-Luxembourg 405,482 t compare
- 105 Chad 394,045 t compare
- 106 Slovenia 384,930 t compare
- 108 Tajikistan 340,000 t compare
- 108 Tajikistan 340,000 t compare
- 110 Syrian Arab Republic 320,113 t compare
- 110 Syria 320,113 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Nicaragua
- 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 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2567 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.041 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.7276 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1448 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 459.4 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8714 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in Nicaragua?
- Maize (corn) — production in Nicaragua was 355,856 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 588,599 t in 2003.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 130,800 t in 1972.
- How does Nicaragua rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Nicaragua ranks 107th out of 223 countries with data for 2023.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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.