Maize (corn) — Production in Western Asia
Western Asia: Maize (corn) — Production was 9.67 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in Western Asia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — production in Western Asia stood at 9.67 million t.
That represents a change of down 10.6% on the previous year and up 34.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Western Asia peaked at 10.81 million t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 846,897 t, in 1962.
That places Western Asia 24th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Production in Western Asia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.06 million t | — |
| 1962 | 846,897 t | -20.4% |
| 1963 | 1.03 million t | +22.1% |
| 1964 | 1.04 million t | +0.6% |
| 1965 | 983,730 t | -5.5% |
| 1966 | 1.04 million t | +5.6% |
| 1967 | 1.09 million t | +4.6% |
| 1968 | 1.03 million t | -4.9% |
| 1969 | 1.03 million t | +0.1% |
| 1970 | 1.08 million t | +4.0% |
| 1971 | 1.20 million t | +11.2% |
| 1972 | 1.09 million t | -8.6% |
| 1973 | 1.19 million t | +9.1% |
| 1974 | 1.30 million t | +9.3% |
| 1975 | 1.32 million t | +1.3% |
| 1976 | 1.49 million t | +12.6% |
| 1977 | 1.48 million t | -0.4% |
| 1978 | 1.50 million t | +1.5% |
| 1979 | 1.52 million t | +1.1% |
| 1980 | 1.42 million t | -6.8% |
| 1981 | 1.37 million t | -3.2% |
| 1982 | 1.54 million t | +12.4% |
| 1983 | 1.61 million t | +4.8% |
| 1984 | 1.67 million t | +3.5% |
| 1985 | 2.17 million t | +29.8% |
| 1986 | 2.59 million t | +19.4% |
| 1987 | 2.67 million t | +3.3% |
| 1988 | 2.32 million t | -13.1% |
| 1989 | 2.41 million t | +3.5% |
| 1990 | 2.63 million t | +9.3% |
| 1991 | 2.82 million t | +7.1% |
| 1992 | 3.13 million t | +11.3% |
| 1993 | 3.43 million t | +9.3% |
| 1994 | 2.72 million t | -20.6% |
| 1995 | 2.76 million t | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 3.05 million t | +10.8% |
| 1997 | 3.24 million t | +6.1% |
| 1998 | 3.37 million t | +3.9% |
| 1999 | 3.36 million t | -0.0% |
| 2000 | 3.15 million t | -6.5% |
| 2001 | 3.23 million t | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 3.29 million t | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 4.07 million t | +23.6% |
| 2004 | 4.40 million t | +8.0% |
| 2005 | 5.59 million t | +27.0% |
| 2006 | 5.05 million t | -9.7% |
| 2007 | 4.93 million t | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 5.72 million t | +16.0% |
| 2009 | 5.46 million t | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 5.30 million t | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 5.59 million t | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 6.13 million t | +9.7% |
| 2013 | 7.76 million t | +26.6% |
| 2014 | 7.20 million t | -7.3% |
| 2015 | 7.33 million t | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 7.44 million t | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 6.80 million t | -8.6% |
| 2018 | 6.63 million t | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 7.42 million t | +11.9% |
| 2020 | 8.03 million t | +8.1% |
| 2021 | 8.24 million t | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 10.23 million t | +24.2% |
| 2023 | 10.81 million t | +5.7% |
| 2024 | 9.67 million t | -10.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.02 million t | 846,897 t | 1.09 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.32 million t | 1.08 million t | 1.52 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.98 million t | 1.37 million t | 2.67 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.05 million t | 2.63 million t | 3.43 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.49 million t | 3.15 million t | 5.72 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.76 million t | 5.30 million t | 7.76 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.40 million t | 8.03 million t | 10.81 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Asia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in Western Asia?
- Maize (corn) — production in Western Asia was 9.67 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 10.81 million t in 2023.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 846,897 t in 1962.
- How does Western Asia rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Western Asia ranks 24th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Asia 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.