Maize (corn) — Production in Senegal
Senegal: Maize (corn) — Production was 774,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in Senegal, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — production in Senegal stood at 774,000 t.
That represents a change of down 9.5% on the previous year and up 333.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Senegal peaked at 855,033 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 20,200 t, in 1972.
Senegal ranks 85th 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 Senegal, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 28,313 t | — |
| 1962 | 27,000 t | -4.6% |
| 1963 | 27,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 37,000 t | +37.0% |
| 1965 | 40,793 t | +10.3% |
| 1966 | 41,812 t | +2.5% |
| 1967 | 56,800 t | +35.8% |
| 1968 | 25,300 t | -55.5% |
| 1969 | 48,840 t | +93.0% |
| 1970 | 38,747 t | -20.7% |
| 1971 | 38,503 t | -0.6% |
| 1972 | 20,200 t | -47.5% |
| 1973 | 33,800 t | +67.3% |
| 1974 | 43,293 t | +28.1% |
| 1975 | 48,900 t | +13.0% |
| 1976 | 52,800 t | +8.0% |
| 1977 | 56,407 t | +6.8% |
| 1978 | 54,048 t | -4.2% |
| 1979 | 46,293 t | -14.3% |
| 1980 | 56,777 t | +22.6% |
| 1981 | 94,825 t | +67.0% |
| 1982 | 76,259 t | -19.6% |
| 1983 | 60,594 t | -20.5% |
| 1984 | 98,450 t | +62.5% |
| 1985 | 146,934 t | +49.2% |
| 1986 | 107,883 t | -26.6% |
| 1987 | 113,625 t | +5.3% |
| 1988 | 123,327 t | +8.5% |
| 1989 | 131,407 t | +6.6% |
| 1990 | 133,147 t | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 102,633 t | -22.9% |
| 1992 | 114,564 t | +11.6% |
| 1993 | 138,318 t | +20.7% |
| 1994 | 108,233 t | -21.8% |
| 1995 | 106,509 t | -1.6% |
| 1996 | 88,634 t | -16.8% |
| 1997 | 80,281 t | -9.4% |
| 1998 | 44,339 t | -44.8% |
| 1999 | 66,132 t | +49.2% |
| 2000 | 78,593 t | +18.8% |
| 2001 | 108,546 t | +38.1% |
| 2002 | 80,372 t | -26.0% |
| 2003 | 400,907 t | +398.8% |
| 2004 | 400,555 t | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 399,958 t | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 181,585 t | -54.6% |
| 2007 | 158,266 t | -12.8% |
| 2008 | 397,326 t | +151.0% |
| 2009 | 291,301 t | -26.7% |
| 2010 | 186,511 t | -36.0% |
| 2011 | 124,092 t | -33.5% |
| 2012 | 228,423 t | +84.1% |
| 2013 | 225,902 t | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 178,732 t | -20.9% |
| 2015 | 304,296 t | +70.3% |
| 2016 | 400,462 t | +31.6% |
| 2017 | 410,364 t | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 485,672 t | +18.4% |
| 2019 | 530,705 t | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 761,883 t | +43.6% |
| 2021 | 754,621 t | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 787,750 t | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 855,033 t | +8.5% |
| 2024 | 774,000 t | -9.5% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 774,000 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 774,000 t, 1.0× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 774,000 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 394,045 t, 2.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Production in Senegal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +398.8% | 80,372 t | 400,907 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 36,984 t | 25,300 t | 56,800 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 43,299 t | 20,200 t | 56,407 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 101,008 t | 56,777 t | 146,934 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 98,279 t | 44,339 t | 138,318 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 249,741 t | 78,593 t | 400,907 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 307,516 t | 124,092 t | 530,705 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 786,657 t | 754,621 t | 855,033 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
- 83 El Salvador 785,000 t compare
- 84 Czechoslovakia 779,555 t compare
- 86 Bosnia and Herzegovina 762,288 t compare
- 87 Honduras 730,330 t compare
- 88 Republic of Moldova 716,903 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Senegal
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.05 % 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 0.214 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.4391 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5098 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 26.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1708 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 333.94 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in Senegal?
- Maize (corn) — production in Senegal was 774,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 855,033 t in 2023.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,200 t in 1972.
- How does Senegal rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Senegal ranks 85th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 333.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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.