Maize (corn) — Production in Niger
Niger: Maize (corn) — Production was 44,298 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in Niger, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — production in Niger stood at 44,298 t.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and down 21.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Niger peaked at 56,597 t in 2014 and was at its lowest, 979 t, in 2005.
That places Niger 149th 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 Niger, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,194 t | — |
| 1962 | 2,350 t | +7.1% |
| 1963 | 2,232 t | -5.0% |
| 1964 | 4,014 t | +79.8% |
| 1965 | 2,711 t | -32.5% |
| 1966 | 2,203 t | -18.7% |
| 1967 | 2,631 t | +19.4% |
| 1968 | 1,800 t | -31.6% |
| 1969 | 1,540 t | -14.4% |
| 1970 | 1,560 t | +1.3% |
| 1971 | 1,920 t | +23.1% |
| 1972 | 2,275 t | +18.5% |
| 1973 | 2,562 t | +12.6% |
| 1974 | 3,697 t | +44.3% |
| 1975 | 3,700 t | +0.1% |
| 1976 | 11,900 t | +221.6% |
| 1977 | 5,600 t | -52.9% |
| 1978 | 8,700 t | +55.4% |
| 1979 | 9,487 t | +9.0% |
| 1980 | 10,000 t | +5.4% |
| 1981 | 11,000 t | +10.0% |
| 1982 | 7,282 t | -33.8% |
| 1983 | 6,524 t | -10.4% |
| 1984 | 3,316 t | -49.2% |
| 1985 | 2,716 t | -18.1% |
| 1986 | 6,171 t | +127.2% |
| 1987 | 7,778 t | +26.0% |
| 1988 | 4,895 t | -37.1% |
| 1989 | 2,573 t | -47.4% |
| 1990 | 1,758 t | -31.7% |
| 1991 | 1,292 t | -26.5% |
| 1992 | 4,000 t | +209.6% |
| 1993 | 2,000 t | -50.0% |
| 1994 | 2,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 2,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3,625 t | +81.2% |
| 1997 | 1,167 t | -67.8% |
| 1998 | 8,160 t | +599.2% |
| 1999 | 1,592 t | -80.5% |
| 2000 | 3,784 t | +137.7% |
| 2001 | 2,325 t | -38.6% |
| 2002 | 2,907 t | +25.0% |
| 2003 | 2,216 t | -23.8% |
| 2004 | 3,970 t | +79.2% |
| 2005 | 979 t | -75.3% |
| 2006 | 19,085 t | +1849.4% |
| 2007 | 19,324 t | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 6,409 t | -66.8% |
| 2009 | 1,389 t | -78.3% |
| 2010 | 9,756 t | +602.4% |
| 2011 | 6,983 t | -28.4% |
| 2012 | 15,844 t | +126.9% |
| 2013 | 17,813 t | +12.4% |
| 2014 | 56,597 t | +217.7% |
| 2015 | 35,387 t | -37.5% |
| 2016 | 38,022 t | +7.4% |
| 2017 | 38,345 t | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 29,536 t | -23.0% |
| 2019 | 37,900 t | +28.3% |
| 2020 | 6,419 t | -83.1% |
| 2021 | 5,681 t | -11.5% |
| 2022 | 46,110 t | +711.6% |
| 2023 | 43,380 t | -5.9% |
| 2024 | 44,298 t | +2.1% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 44,298 t is below the median for low income countries, which is 262,500 t, 17% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Niger's 44,298 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 394,045 t, 11% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Production in Niger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +1849.4% | 979 t | 19,085 t |
| 2022 | +711.6% | 5,681 t | 46,110 t |
| 2010 | +602.4% | 1,389 t | 9,756 t |
| 1998 | +599.2% | 1,167 t | 8,160 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,408 t | 1,540 t | 4,014 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,140 t | 1,560 t | 11,900 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,226 t | 2,573 t | 11,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,759 t | 1,167 t | 8,160 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,239 t | 979 t | 19,324 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 28,618 t | 6,983 t | 56,597 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 29,178 t | 5,681 t | 46,110 t | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Niger
- 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 0.0008 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.6381 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 0.0022 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.67 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4759 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 368.98 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.87 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in Niger?
- Maize (corn) — production in Niger was 44,298 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 56,597 t in 2014.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 979 t in 2005.
- How does Niger rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Niger ranks 149th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.