Maize (corn) — Yield in Brazil
Brazil: Maize (corn) — Yield was 5,426 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Yield in Brazil, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
Brazil recorded 5,426 kg/ha for maize (corn) — yield in 2024.
The figure is down 8.2% on the previous year and up 4.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — yield in Brazil peaked at 5,913 kg/ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,161 kg/ha, in 1964.
Brazil ranks 78th of 218 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Yield in Brazil, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,312 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 1,305 kg/ha | -0.6% |
| 1963 | 1,309 kg/ha | +0.3% |
| 1964 | 1,161 kg/ha | -11.4% |
| 1965 | 1,381 kg/ha | +19.0% |
| 1966 | 1,307 kg/ha | -5.4% |
| 1967 | 1,383 kg/ha | +5.8% |
| 1968 | 1,337 kg/ha | -3.3% |
| 1969 | 1,315 kg/ha | -1.6% |
| 1970 | 1,442 kg/ha | +9.7% |
| 1971 | 1,339 kg/ha | -7.1% |
| 1972 | 1,413 kg/ha | +5.5% |
| 1973 | 1,430 kg/ha | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 1,525 kg/ha | +6.7% |
| 1975 | 1,505 kg/ha | -1.3% |
| 1976 | 1,597 kg/ha | +6.1% |
| 1977 | 1,632 kg/ha | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 1,220 kg/ha | -25.3% |
| 1979 | 1,441 kg/ha | +18.1% |
| 1980 | 1,779 kg/ha | +23.5% |
| 1981 | 1,833 kg/ha | +3.0% |
| 1982 | 1,731 kg/ha | -5.6% |
| 1983 | 1,750 kg/ha | +1.1% |
| 1984 | 1,761 kg/ha | +0.7% |
| 1985 | 1,866 kg/ha | +6.0% |
| 1986 | 1,649 kg/ha | -11.7% |
| 1987 | 1,984 kg/ha | +20.4% |
| 1988 | 1,878 kg/ha | -5.4% |
| 1989 | 2,058 kg/ha | +9.6% |
| 1990 | 1,874 kg/ha | -9.0% |
| 1991 | 1,808 kg/ha | -3.5% |
| 1992 | 2,283 kg/ha | +26.2% |
| 1993 | 2,532 kg/ha | +10.9% |
| 1994 | 2,363 kg/ha | -6.7% |
| 1995 | 2,600 kg/ha | +10.1% |
| 1996 | 2,476 kg/ha | -4.8% |
| 1997 | 2,623 kg/ha | +5.9% |
| 1998 | 2,796 kg/ha | +6.6% |
| 1999 | 2,776 kg/ha | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 2,718 kg/ha | -2.1% |
| 2001 | 3,402 kg/ha | +25.2% |
| 2002 | 3,056 kg/ha | -10.2% |
| 2003 | 3,727 kg/ha | +22.0% |
| 2004 | 3,367 kg/ha | -9.7% |
| 2005 | 3,040 kg/ha | -9.7% |
| 2006 | 3,382 kg/ha | +11.2% |
| 2007 | 3,785 kg/ha | +11.9% |
| 2008 | 4,080 kg/ha | +7.8% |
| 2009 | 3,714 kg/ha | -9.0% |
| 2010 | 4,367 kg/ha | +17.6% |
| 2011 | 4,211 kg/ha | -3.6% |
| 2012 | 5,006 kg/ha | +18.9% |
| 2013 | 5,254 kg/ha | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 5,176 kg/ha | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 5,535 kg/ha | +6.9% |
| 2016 | 4,288 kg/ha | -22.5% |
| 2017 | 5,618 kg/ha | +31.0% |
| 2018 | 5,108 kg/ha | -9.1% |
| 2019 | 5,773 kg/ha | +13.0% |
| 2020 | 5,695 kg/ha | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 4,650 kg/ha | -18.4% |
| 2022 | 5,209 kg/ha | +12.0% |
| 2023 | 5,913 kg/ha | +13.5% |
| 2024 | 5,426 kg/ha | -8.2% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 5,426 kg/ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4,175 kg/ha, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 5,426 kg/ha is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3,084 kg/ha, 1.8× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,312 kg/ha | 1,161 kg/ha | 1,383 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,454 kg/ha | 1,220 kg/ha | 1,632 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,829 kg/ha | 1,649 kg/ha | 2,058 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,413 kg/ha | 1,808 kg/ha | 2,796 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,427 kg/ha | 2,718 kg/ha | 4,080 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,034 kg/ha | 4,211 kg/ha | 5,773 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,379 kg/ha | 4,650 kg/ha | 5,913 kg/ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Brazil
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.6576 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2918 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.28 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0609 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 652.04 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — yield in Brazil?
- Maize (corn) — yield in Brazil was 5,426 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — yield recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 5,913 kg/ha in 2023.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — yield recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,161 kg/ha in 1964.
- How does Brazil rank for maize (corn) — yield?
- Brazil ranks 78th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — yield rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Maize (corn) — Yield. 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.