Maize (corn) — Production in Western Africa
Western Africa: Maize (corn) — Production was 27.35 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in Western Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Western Africa recorded 27.35 million t for maize (corn) — production in 2024.
The figure is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 39.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Western Africa peaked at 27.43 million t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.80 million t, in 1972.
That places Western Africa 20th out of 30 groups 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 Western Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.02 million t | — |
| 1962 | 2.00 million t | -1.1% |
| 1963 | 2.13 million t | +6.3% |
| 1964 | 2.18 million t | +2.3% |
| 1965 | 2.18 million t | +0.1% |
| 1966 | 2.24 million t | +2.9% |
| 1967 | 2.25 million t | +0.3% |
| 1968 | 2.32 million t | +3.0% |
| 1969 | 2.41 million t | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 2.81 million t | +16.6% |
| 1971 | 2.64 million t | -5.9% |
| 1972 | 1.80 million t | -31.8% |
| 1973 | 2.07 million t | +14.5% |
| 1974 | 1.91 million t | -7.7% |
| 1975 | 2.60 million t | +36.6% |
| 1976 | 2.18 million t | -16.2% |
| 1977 | 1.85 million t | -15.2% |
| 1978 | 2.00 million t | +8.2% |
| 1979 | 1.96 million t | -2.1% |
| 1980 | 2.13 million t | +9.0% |
| 1981 | 2.37 million t | +11.0% |
| 1982 | 2.36 million t | -0.4% |
| 1983 | 2.46 million t | +4.2% |
| 1984 | 3.44 million t | +39.8% |
| 1985 | 4.09 million t | +19.1% |
| 1986 | 5.67 million t | +38.6% |
| 1987 | 6.66 million t | +17.6% |
| 1988 | 7.92 million t | +18.8% |
| 1989 | 7.67 million t | -3.1% |
| 1990 | 8.25 million t | +7.6% |
| 1991 | 8.76 million t | +6.1% |
| 1992 | 8.67 million t | -1.0% |
| 1993 | 9.56 million t | +10.3% |
| 1994 | 10.22 million t | +6.9% |
| 1995 | 10.21 million t | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 9.13 million t | -10.6% |
| 1997 | 9.04 million t | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 8.88 million t | -1.8% |
| 1999 | 9.88 million t | +11.3% |
| 2000 | 8.07 million t | -18.3% |
| 2001 | 8.81 million t | +9.1% |
| 2002 | 9.74 million t | +10.6% |
| 2003 | 10.46 million t | +7.4% |
| 2004 | 10.63 million t | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 11.60 million t | +9.2% |
| 2006 | 12.80 million t | +10.3% |
| 2007 | 12.06 million t | -5.8% |
| 2008 | 13.94 million t | +15.6% |
| 2009 | 14.82 million t | +6.3% |
| 2010 | 15.27 million t | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 16.22 million t | +6.2% |
| 2012 | 17.28 million t | +6.5% |
| 2013 | 17.09 million t | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 19.60 million t | +14.7% |
| 2015 | 19.23 million t | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 21.09 million t | +9.7% |
| 2017 | 22.44 million t | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 23.41 million t | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 26.06 million t | +11.3% |
| 2020 | 26.22 million t | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 26.74 million t | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 27.43 million t | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 26.47 million t | -3.5% |
| 2024 | 27.35 million t | +3.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.19 million t | 2.00 million t | 2.41 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.18 million t | 1.80 million t | 2.81 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.48 million t | 2.13 million t | 7.92 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.26 million t | 8.25 million t | 10.22 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.29 million t | 8.07 million t | 14.82 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.77 million t | 15.27 million t | 26.06 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.84 million t | 26.22 million t | 27.43 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
- 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
- 20 USSR 9.79 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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- Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Gross Production Value (constant) -1.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other fruits, n.e.c. — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 1.91 % change on previous year (2024)
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production 6.49 % change on previous year (2024)
- Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled (indigenous) — Gross Production Value 1.99 % change on previous year (2024)
- Meat of goat, fresh or chilled (indigenous) — Gross Production Value 0.1771 % change on previous year (2024)
- Maize (corn) — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) 3.32 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sugar Crops Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -0.3876 % change on previous year (2024)
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 1.77 % change on previous year (2024)
- Potatoes — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) -3.71 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in Western Africa?
- Maize (corn) — production in Western Africa was 27.35 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 27.43 million t in 2022.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.80 million t in 1972.
- How does Western Africa rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Western Africa ranks 20th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Africa 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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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.