Maize (corn) — Production in World
World: Maize (corn) — Production was 1.22 billion t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in World, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize (corn) — production in World is 1.22 billion t, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.6% on the previous year and up 17.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in World peaked at 1.24 billion t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 204.88 million t, in 1962.
World ranks 1st of 30 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Production in World, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 205.03 million t | — |
| 1962 | 204.88 million t | -0.1% |
| 1963 | 220.23 million t | +7.5% |
| 1964 | 215.17 million t | -2.3% |
| 1965 | 226.54 million t | +5.3% |
| 1966 | 245.60 million t | +8.4% |
| 1967 | 272.55 million t | +11.0% |
| 1968 | 255.67 million t | -6.2% |
| 1969 | 269.51 million t | +5.4% |
| 1970 | 265.83 million t | -1.4% |
| 1971 | 313.62 million t | +18.0% |
| 1972 | 308.83 million t | -1.5% |
| 1973 | 318.29 million t | +3.1% |
| 1974 | 306.43 million t | -3.7% |
| 1975 | 341.75 million t | +11.5% |
| 1976 | 352.40 million t | +3.1% |
| 1977 | 371.59 million t | +5.4% |
| 1978 | 393.60 million t | +5.9% |
| 1979 | 418.62 million t | +6.4% |
| 1980 | 396.62 million t | -5.3% |
| 1981 | 446.77 million t | +12.6% |
| 1982 | 448.93 million t | +0.5% |
| 1983 | 347.08 million t | -22.7% |
| 1984 | 450.45 million t | +29.8% |
| 1985 | 485.53 million t | +7.8% |
| 1986 | 478.18 million t | -1.5% |
| 1987 | 453.12 million t | -5.2% |
| 1988 | 403.05 million t | -11.0% |
| 1989 | 476.87 million t | +18.3% |
| 1990 | 483.39 million t | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 494.37 million t | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 532.69 million t | +7.8% |
| 1993 | 477.16 million t | -10.4% |
| 1994 | 568.45 million t | +19.1% |
| 1995 | 517.24 million t | -9.0% |
| 1996 | 585.68 million t | +13.2% |
| 1997 | 584.56 million t | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 614.80 million t | +5.2% |
| 1999 | 607.17 million t | -1.2% |
| 2000 | 591.93 million t | -2.5% |
| 2001 | 614.99 million t | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 603.50 million t | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 644.60 million t | +6.8% |
| 2004 | 728.98 million t | +13.1% |
| 2005 | 714.22 million t | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 706.82 million t | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 793.30 million t | +12.2% |
| 2008 | 828.11 million t | +4.4% |
| 2009 | 822.09 million t | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 851.98 million t | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 886.74 million t | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 873.74 million t | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 1.02 billion t | +16.2% |
| 2014 | 1.04 billion t | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 1.05 billion t | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 1.13 billion t | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 1.14 billion t | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 1.11 billion t | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 1.14 billion t | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 1.15 billion t | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 1.20 billion t | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 1.16 billion t | -3.6% |
| 2023 | 1.24 billion t | +6.8% |
| 2024 | 1.22 billion t | -1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 235.02 million t | 204.88 million t | 272.55 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 339.10 million t | 265.83 million t | 418.62 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 438.66 million t | 347.08 million t | 485.53 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 546.55 million t | 477.16 million t | 614.80 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 704.85 million t | 591.93 million t | 828.11 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.02 billion t | 851.98 million t | 1.14 billion t | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.19 billion t | 1.15 billion t | 1.24 billion t | 5 |
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0401 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 577.68 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.2984 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4217 units per person (2025)
- Rural population 42.2% (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.3% (2025)
- Rural population 3.46 billion (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 4.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in World?
- Maize (corn) — production in World was 1.22 billion t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in World?
- The highest recorded value was 1.24 billion t in 2023.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in World?
- The lowest recorded value was 204.88 million t in 1962.
- How does World rank for maize (corn) — production?
- World ranks 1st out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in World?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this World 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.