Maize (corn) — Production in Rwanda
Rwanda: Maize (corn) — Production was 627,086 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in Rwanda, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 627,086 t for maize (corn) — production in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 23.3% on the previous year and up 75.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Rwanda peaked at 667,833 t in 2013 and was at its lowest, 7,700 t, in 1963.
Rwanda ranks 92nd 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 28,434 t | — |
| 1962 | 68,744 t | +141.8% |
| 1963 | 7,700 t | -88.8% |
| 1964 | 21,311 t | +176.8% |
| 1965 | 43,998 t | +106.5% |
| 1966 | 48,900 t | +11.1% |
| 1967 | 53,200 t | +8.8% |
| 1968 | 42,800 t | -19.5% |
| 1969 | 41,300 t | -3.5% |
| 1970 | 64,062 t | +55.1% |
| 1971 | 56,388 t | -12.0% |
| 1972 | 49,917 t | -11.5% |
| 1973 | 54,755 t | +9.7% |
| 1974 | 63,696 t | +16.3% |
| 1975 | 67,457 t | +5.9% |
| 1976 | 70,627 t | +4.7% |
| 1977 | 77,166 t | +9.3% |
| 1978 | 75,635 t | -2.0% |
| 1979 | 83,348 t | +10.2% |
| 1980 | 85,059 t | +2.1% |
| 1981 | 84,800 t | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 91,956 t | +8.4% |
| 1983 | 110,300 t | +19.9% |
| 1984 | 101,900 t | -7.6% |
| 1985 | 99,452 t | -2.4% |
| 1986 | 89,590 t | -9.9% |
| 1987 | 90,665 t | +1.2% |
| 1988 | 135,000 t | +48.9% |
| 1989 | 95,000 t | -29.6% |
| 1990 | 101,000 t | +6.3% |
| 1991 | 104,000 t | +3.0% |
| 1992 | 98,000 t | -5.8% |
| 1993 | 87,000 t | -11.2% |
| 1994 | 67,000 t | -23.0% |
| 1995 | 56,000 t | -16.4% |
| 1996 | 66,595 t | +18.9% |
| 1997 | 83,427 t | +25.3% |
| 1998 | 58,618 t | -29.7% |
| 1999 | 54,912 t | -6.3% |
| 2000 | 62,501 t | +13.8% |
| 2001 | 80,979 t | +29.6% |
| 2002 | 91,686 t | +13.2% |
| 2003 | 78,886 t | -14.0% |
| 2004 | 88,209 t | +11.8% |
| 2005 | 97,251 t | +10.3% |
| 2006 | 96,662 t | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 101,659 t | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 166,853 t | +64.1% |
| 2009 | 286,946 t | +72.0% |
| 2010 | 432,404 t | +50.7% |
| 2011 | 525,679 t | +21.6% |
| 2012 | 573,038 t | +9.0% |
| 2013 | 667,833 t | +16.5% |
| 2014 | 357,083 t | -46.5% |
| 2015 | 370,140 t | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 374,267 t | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 410,280 t | +9.6% |
| 2018 | 424,204 t | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 421,218 t | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 448,633 t | +6.5% |
| 2021 | 482,682 t | +7.6% |
| 2022 | 458,522 t | -5.0% |
| 2023 | 508,492 t | +10.9% |
| 2024 | 627,086 t | +23.3% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 627,086 t is above the median for low income countries, which is 262,500 t, 2.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 627,086 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 394,045 t, 1.6× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Production in Rwanda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | +176.8% | 7,700 t | 21,311 t |
| 1962 | +141.8% | 28,434 t | 68,744 t |
| 1965 | +106.5% | 21,311 t | 43,998 t |
| 1963 | -88.8% | 68,744 t | 7,700 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 39,599 t | 7,700 t | 68,744 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 66,305 t | 49,917 t | 83,348 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 98,372 t | 84,800 t | 135,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 77,655 t | 54,912 t | 104,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 115,163 t | 62,501 t | 286,946 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 455,615 t | 357,083 t | 667,833 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 505,083 t | 448,633 t | 627,086 t | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Rwanda
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.57 % 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 0.1167 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.1421 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.203 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 228.16 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6953 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in Rwanda?
- Maize (corn) — production in Rwanda was 627,086 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 667,833 t in 2013.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,700 t in 1963.
- How does Rwanda rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Rwanda ranks 92nd out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.