Maize (corn) — Yield in Pakistan
Pakistan: Maize (corn) — Yield was 6,133 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Yield in Pakistan, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 6,133 kg/ha for maize (corn) — yield in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.4% on the previous year and up 41.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — yield in Pakistan peaked at 6,389 kg/ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 995.6 kg/ha, in 1965.
Pakistan ranks 63rd 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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,031 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 1,052 kg/ha | +2.1% |
| 1963 | 1,052 kg/ha | -0.0% |
| 1964 | 1,086 kg/ha | +3.2% |
| 1965 | 995.6 kg/ha | -8.3% |
| 1966 | 1,061 kg/ha | +6.5% |
| 1967 | 1,302 kg/ha | +22.7% |
| 1968 | 1,016 kg/ha | -22.0% |
| 1969 | 1,031 kg/ha | +1.5% |
| 1970 | 1,121 kg/ha | +8.7% |
| 1971 | 1,114 kg/ha | -0.6% |
| 1972 | 1,094 kg/ha | -1.7% |
| 1973 | 1,214 kg/ha | +10.9% |
| 1974 | 1,217 kg/ha | +0.3% |
| 1975 | 1,294 kg/ha | +6.4% |
| 1976 | 1,224 kg/ha | -5.4% |
| 1977 | 1,251 kg/ha | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 1,228 kg/ha | -1.8% |
| 1979 | 1,248 kg/ha | +1.6% |
| 1980 | 1,262 kg/ha | +1.1% |
| 1981 | 1,259 kg/ha | -0.2% |
| 1982 | 1,273 kg/ha | +1.1% |
| 1983 | 1,270 kg/ha | -0.2% |
| 1984 | 1,270 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 1,256 kg/ha | -1.2% |
| 1986 | 1,361 kg/ha | +8.4% |
| 1987 | 1,320 kg/ha | -3.1% |
| 1988 | 1,391 kg/ha | +5.4% |
| 1989 | 1,367 kg/ha | -1.7% |
| 1990 | 1,401 kg/ha | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 1,424 kg/ha | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 1,397 kg/ha | -1.9% |
| 1993 | 1,398 kg/ha | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 1,500 kg/ha | +7.3% |
| 1995 | 1,691 kg/ha | +12.7% |
| 1996 | 1,588 kg/ha | -6.1% |
| 1997 | 1,635 kg/ha | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 1,785 kg/ha | +9.2% |
| 1999 | 1,717 kg/ha | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 1,709 kg/ha | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 1,763 kg/ha | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 1,845 kg/ha | +4.6% |
| 2003 | 2,003 kg/ha | +8.6% |
| 2004 | 2,849 kg/ha | +42.2% |
| 2005 | 2,984 kg/ha | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 3,037 kg/ha | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 3,426 kg/ha | +12.8% |
| 2008 | 3,415 kg/ha | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 3,488 kg/ha | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 3,805 kg/ha | +9.1% |
| 2011 | 3,990 kg/ha | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 3,983 kg/ha | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 4,231 kg/ha | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 4,321 kg/ha | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 4,425 kg/ha | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 4,549 kg/ha | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 4,718 kg/ha | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 4,968 kg/ha | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 5,614 kg/ha | +13.0% |
| 2020 | 6,305 kg/ha | +12.3% |
| 2021 | 5,764 kg/ha | -8.6% |
| 2022 | 6,389 kg/ha | +10.8% |
| 2023 | 5,934 kg/ha | -7.1% |
| 2024 | 6,133 kg/ha | +3.4% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 6,133 kg/ha is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,030 kg/ha, 3.0× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 6,133 kg/ha is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5,842 kg/ha, 1.0× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Yield in Pakistan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +42.2% | 2,003 kg/ha | 2,849 kg/ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,070 kg/ha | 995.6 kg/ha | 1,302 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,201 kg/ha | 1,094 kg/ha | 1,294 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,303 kg/ha | 1,256 kg/ha | 1,391 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,554 kg/ha | 1,397 kg/ha | 1,785 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,652 kg/ha | 1,709 kg/ha | 3,488 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,460 kg/ha | 3,805 kg/ha | 5,614 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,105 kg/ha | 5,764 kg/ha | 6,389 kg/ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 60 Bosnia and Herzegovina 6,250 kg/ha compare
- 61 Kazakhstan 6,198 kg/ha compare
- 61 Kazakhstan 6,198 kg/ha compare
- 64 Cambodia 6,086 kg/ha compare
- 65 China, Taiwan Province of 6,005 kg/ha compare
- 66 Algeria 6,000 kg/ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Pakistan
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.7458 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1185 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.6407 % 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 0.1381 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2302 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 367.4 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.984 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — yield in Pakistan?
- Maize (corn) — yield in Pakistan was 6,133 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — yield recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 6,389 kg/ha in 2022.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — yield recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 995.6 kg/ha in 1965.
- How does Pakistan rank for maize (corn) — yield?
- Pakistan ranks 63rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — yield rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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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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.