Maize (corn) — Production in South America
South America: Maize (corn) — Production was 185.83 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in South America, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — production in South America stood at 185.83 million t.
The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 47.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in South America peaked at 187.32 million t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 16.31 million t, in 1961.
That places South America 7th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Production in South America, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 16.31 million t | — |
| 1962 | 17.32 million t | +6.2% |
| 1963 | 17.32 million t | -0.0% |
| 1964 | 17.57 million t | +1.5% |
| 1965 | 20.20 million t | +15.0% |
| 1966 | 21.48 million t | +6.3% |
| 1967 | 24.62 million t | +14.6% |
| 1968 | 22.48 million t | -8.7% |
| 1969 | 22.63 million t | +0.6% |
| 1970 | 26.97 million t | +19.2% |
| 1971 | 27.41 million t | +1.6% |
| 1972 | 23.86 million t | -13.0% |
| 1973 | 26.97 million t | +13.1% |
| 1974 | 29.53 million t | +9.5% |
| 1975 | 27.42 million t | -7.2% |
| 1976 | 27.06 million t | -1.3% |
| 1977 | 31.22 million t | +15.4% |
| 1978 | 26.61 million t | -14.8% |
| 1979 | 28.61 million t | +7.5% |
| 1980 | 30.20 million t | +5.6% |
| 1981 | 37.74 million t | +24.9% |
| 1982 | 35.14 million t | -6.9% |
| 1983 | 31.15 million t | -11.3% |
| 1984 | 34.75 million t | +11.5% |
| 1985 | 38.31 million t | +10.3% |
| 1986 | 37.46 million t | -2.2% |
| 1987 | 41.00 million t | +9.4% |
| 1988 | 39.02 million t | -4.8% |
| 1989 | 36.72 million t | -5.9% |
| 1990 | 31.81 million t | -13.4% |
| 1991 | 36.58 million t | +15.0% |
| 1992 | 46.14 million t | +26.1% |
| 1993 | 46.45 million t | +0.7% |
| 1994 | 48.40 million t | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 53.52 million t | +10.6% |
| 1996 | 46.00 million t | -14.1% |
| 1997 | 54.58 million t | +18.6% |
| 1998 | 54.52 million t | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 51.60 million t | -5.4% |
| 2000 | 55.85 million t | +8.2% |
| 2001 | 64.64 million t | +15.7% |
| 2002 | 57.81 million t | -10.6% |
| 2003 | 71.81 million t | +24.2% |
| 2004 | 65.68 million t | -8.5% |
| 2005 | 64.74 million t | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 67.11 million t | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 84.73 million t | +26.2% |
| 2008 | 92.78 million t | +9.5% |
| 2009 | 74.61 million t | -19.6% |
| 2010 | 90.37 million t | +21.1% |
| 2011 | 91.68 million t | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 105.40 million t | +15.0% |
| 2013 | 126.73 million t | +20.2% |
| 2014 | 126.24 million t | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 133.70 million t | +5.9% |
| 2016 | 117.29 million t | -12.3% |
| 2017 | 160.61 million t | +36.9% |
| 2018 | 139.23 million t | -13.3% |
| 2019 | 171.82 million t | +23.4% |
| 2020 | 176.32 million t | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 163.17 million t | -7.5% |
| 2022 | 183.66 million t | +12.6% |
| 2023 | 187.32 million t | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 185.83 million t | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19.99 million t | 16.31 million t | 24.62 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 27.57 million t | 23.86 million t | 31.22 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 36.15 million t | 30.20 million t | 41.00 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 46.96 million t | 31.81 million t | 54.58 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 69.98 million t | 55.85 million t | 92.78 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 126.31 million t | 90.37 million t | 171.82 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 179.26 million t | 163.17 million t | 187.32 million t | 5 |
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- Cabbages — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) 0.6954 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sugar Crops Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -2.73 % change on previous year (2024)
- Non Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) -6.3 % change on previous year (2024)
- Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 7.04 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) 3.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Vegetables and Fruit Primary — Gross Production Value (constant) 1.31 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in South America?
- Maize (corn) — production in South America was 185.83 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 187.32 million t in 2023.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.31 million t in 1961.
- How does South America rank for maize (corn) — production?
- South America ranks 7th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South America 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.