Maize (corn) — Yield in Portugal
Portugal: Maize (corn) — Yield was 9,477 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Yield in Portugal, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — yield in Portugal stood at 9,477 kg/ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.9% on the previous year and up 13.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — yield in Portugal peaked at 10,176 kg/ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 948.3 kg/ha, in 1965.
That places Portugal 27th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Yield in Portugal, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,278 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 1,175 kg/ha | -8.0% |
| 1963 | 1,073 kg/ha | -8.7% |
| 1964 | 1,203 kg/ha | +12.1% |
| 1965 | 948.3 kg/ha | -21.2% |
| 1966 | 1,226 kg/ha | +29.3% |
| 1967 | 1,430 kg/ha | +16.7% |
| 1968 | 1,303 kg/ha | -8.9% |
| 1969 | 1,337 kg/ha | +2.6% |
| 1970 | 1,436 kg/ha | +7.4% |
| 1971 | 1,382 kg/ha | -3.8% |
| 1972 | 1,374 kg/ha | -0.6% |
| 1973 | 1,419 kg/ha | +3.3% |
| 1974 | 1,410 kg/ha | -0.7% |
| 1975 | 1,290 kg/ha | -8.5% |
| 1976 | 1,166 kg/ha | -9.7% |
| 1977 | 1,294 kg/ha | +11.0% |
| 1978 | 1,285 kg/ha | -0.7% |
| 1979 | 1,284 kg/ha | -0.1% |
| 1980 | 1,693 kg/ha | +31.9% |
| 1981 | 1,440 kg/ha | -14.9% |
| 1982 | 1,564 kg/ha | +8.6% |
| 1983 | 1,561 kg/ha | -0.2% |
| 1984 | 2,053 kg/ha | +31.5% |
| 1985 | 2,255 kg/ha | +9.9% |
| 1986 | 2,437 kg/ha | +8.1% |
| 1987 | 2,503 kg/ha | +2.7% |
| 1988 | 2,589 kg/ha | +3.4% |
| 1989 | 3,157 kg/ha | +22.0% |
| 1990 | 3,033 kg/ha | -3.9% |
| 1991 | 3,041 kg/ha | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 3,455 kg/ha | +13.6% |
| 1993 | 3,723 kg/ha | +7.8% |
| 1994 | 4,094 kg/ha | +10.0% |
| 1995 | 4,362 kg/ha | +6.6% |
| 1996 | 4,677 kg/ha | +7.2% |
| 1997 | 4,959 kg/ha | +6.0% |
| 1998 | 5,370 kg/ha | +8.3% |
| 1999 | 5,709 kg/ha | +6.3% |
| 2000 | 5,781 kg/ha | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 5,893 kg/ha | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 5,728 kg/ha | -2.8% |
| 2003 | 5,684 kg/ha | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 5,787 kg/ha | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 4,680 kg/ha | -19.1% |
| 2006 | 5,288 kg/ha | +13.0% |
| 2007 | 5,841 kg/ha | +10.5% |
| 2008 | 6,328 kg/ha | +8.3% |
| 2009 | 6,694 kg/ha | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 6,930 kg/ha | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 8,104 kg/ha | +16.9% |
| 2012 | 8,304 kg/ha | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 8,315 kg/ha | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 8,333 kg/ha | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 8,452 kg/ha | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 8,019 kg/ha | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 8,612 kg/ha | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 8,564 kg/ha | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 9,804 kg/ha | +14.5% |
| 2020 | 9,345 kg/ha | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 10,105 kg/ha | +8.1% |
| 2022 | 9,619 kg/ha | -4.8% |
| 2023 | 10,176 kg/ha | +5.8% |
| 2024 | 9,477 kg/ha | -6.9% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 9,477 kg/ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 7,567 kg/ha, 1.3× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 9,477 kg/ha is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7,224 kg/ha, 1.3× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,219 kg/ha | 948.3 kg/ha | 1,430 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,334 kg/ha | 1,166 kg/ha | 1,436 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,125 kg/ha | 1,440 kg/ha | 3,157 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,242 kg/ha | 3,033 kg/ha | 5,709 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,770 kg/ha | 4,680 kg/ha | 6,694 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,344 kg/ha | 6,930 kg/ha | 9,804 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,745 kg/ha | 9,345 kg/ha | 10,176 kg/ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Portugal
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.449 % 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 0.1718 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.9315 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.3789 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0196 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 628.85 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.5936 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — yield in Portugal?
- Maize (corn) — yield in Portugal was 9,477 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — yield recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 10,176 kg/ha in 2023.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — yield recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 948.3 kg/ha in 1965.
- How does Portugal rank for maize (corn) — yield?
- Portugal ranks 27th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — yield rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.