Maize (corn) — Production in USSR
USSR: Maize (corn) — Production was 9.79 million t in 1991. ▲ Rising
Maize (corn) — Production in USSR, 1961–1991
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 1991, maize (corn) — production in USSR stood at 9.79 million t.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in USSR peaked at 17.11 million t in 1961 and was at its lowest, 7.33 million t, in 1975.
That places USSR 20th out of 223 countries with data for 1991, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 31 years of available data.
Maize (corn) — Production in USSR, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 17.11 million t | — |
| 1962 | 15.47 million t | -9.6% |
| 1963 | 11.14 million t | -28.0% |
| 1964 | 13.85 million t | +24.3% |
| 1965 | 8.03 million t | -42.0% |
| 1966 | 8.42 million t | +4.8% |
| 1967 | 9.16 million t | +8.9% |
| 1968 | 8.83 million t | -3.7% |
| 1969 | 11.95 million t | +35.4% |
| 1970 | 9.43 million t | -21.1% |
| 1971 | 8.60 million t | -8.8% |
| 1972 | 9.83 million t | +14.3% |
| 1973 | 10.14 million t | +3.1% |
| 1974 | 12.10 million t | +19.4% |
| 1975 | 7.33 million t | -39.5% |
| 1976 | 10.14 million t | +38.3% |
| 1977 | 11.00 million t | +8.5% |
| 1978 | 9.00 million t | -18.2% |
| 1979 | 8.37 million t | -7.0% |
| 1980 | 9.45 million t | +12.9% |
| 1981 | 9.42 million t | -0.4% |
| 1982 | 14.72 million t | +56.3% |
| 1983 | 13.29 million t | -9.7% |
| 1984 | 13.57 million t | +2.1% |
| 1985 | 14.41 million t | +6.1% |
| 1986 | 12.48 million t | -13.4% |
| 1987 | 14.81 million t | +18.7% |
| 1988 | 16.03 million t | +8.3% |
| 1989 | 15.30 million t | -4.5% |
| 1990 | 9.88 million t | -35.4% |
| 1991 | 9.79 million t | -1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.55 million t | 8.03 million t | 17.11 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 9.59 million t | 7.33 million t | 12.10 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.35 million t | 9.42 million t | 16.03 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.84 million t | 9.79 million t | 9.88 million t | 2 |
Countries ranked near USSR
- 17 Yugoslav SFR 11.56 million t compare
- 18 Nigeria 11.16 million t compare
- 19 United Republic of Tanzania 10.08 million t compare
- 21 Poland 9.22 million t compare
- 22 Pakistan 9.20 million t compare
- 23 Philippines 8.14 million t compare
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- Cereal production, annual growth rate -25.42 % change on previous year (1991)
- Daily number of animals slaughtered for meat, annual growth rate -6.5 % change on previous year (1991)
- Land animals slaughtered for meat, annual growth rate -5.82 % change on previous year (1991)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in USSR?
- Maize (corn) — production in USSR was 9.79 million t in 1991, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in USSR?
- The highest recorded value was 17.11 million t in 1961.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in USSR?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.33 million t in 1975.
- How does USSR rank for maize (corn) — production?
- USSR ranks 20th out of 223 countries with data for 1991.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in USSR?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this USSR 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.