Maize production in Algeria
Algeria: Maize production was 1,000 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
1,000 metric tons
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
47th
of 49 countries
All-time high
6,718 metric tons
in 1975
All-time low
185 metric tons
in 1994
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Maize production in Algeria, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2011, maize production in Algeria stood at 1,000 metric tons.
The figure is down 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Algeria peaked at 6,718 metric tons in 1975 and was at its lowest, 185 metric tons, in 1994.
Algeria ranks 47th of 49 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize production in Algeria, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5,689 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 2,700 metric tons | -52.5% |
| 1963 | 4,069 metric tons | +50.7% |
| 1964 | 5,840 metric tons | +43.5% |
| 1965 | 4,180 metric tons | -28.4% |
| 1966 | 3,440 metric tons | -17.7% |
| 1967 | 4,215 metric tons | +22.5% |
| 1968 | 6,671 metric tons | +58.3% |
| 1969 | 6,151 metric tons | -7.8% |
| 1970 | 6,438 metric tons | +4.7% |
| 1971 | 5,052 metric tons | -21.5% |
| 1972 | 4,716 metric tons | -6.7% |
| 1973 | 5,343 metric tons | +13.3% |
| 1974 | 4,295 metric tons | -19.6% |
| 1975 | 6,718 metric tons | +56.4% |
| 1976 | 2,762 metric tons | -58.9% |
| 1977 | 2,005 metric tons | -27.4% |
| 1978 | 984 metric tons | -50.9% |
| 1979 | 860 metric tons | -12.6% |
| 1980 | 1,478 metric tons | +71.9% |
| 1981 | 2,277 metric tons | +54.1% |
| 1982 | 1,434 metric tons | -37.0% |
| 1983 | 2,800 metric tons | +95.3% |
| 1984 | 5,321 metric tons | +90.0% |
| 1985 | 1,256 metric tons | -76.4% |
| 1986 | 1,442 metric tons | +14.8% |
| 1987 | 2,130 metric tons | +47.7% |
| 1988 | 2,000 metric tons | -6.1% |
| 1989 | 2,400 metric tons | +20.0% |
| 1990 | 231 metric tons | -90.4% |
| 1991 | 500 metric tons | +116.5% |
| 1992 | 662 metric tons | +32.4% |
| 1993 | 225 metric tons | -66.0% |
| 1994 | 185 metric tons | -17.8% |
| 1995 | 419 metric tons | +126.5% |
| 1996 | 446 metric tons | +6.4% |
| 1997 | 257 metric tons | -42.4% |
| 1998 | 310 metric tons | +20.6% |
| 1999 | 537 metric tons | +73.2% |
| 2000 | 1,556 metric tons | +189.8% |
| 2001 | 1,087 metric tons | -30.1% |
| 2002 | 837 metric tons | -23.0% |
| 2003 | 981 metric tons | +17.2% |
| 2004 | 679 metric tons | -30.8% |
| 2005 | 1,148 metric tons | +69.1% |
| 2006 | 2,456 metric tons | +113.9% |
| 2007 | 1,644 metric tons | -33.1% |
| 2008 | 1,015 metric tons | -38.3% |
| 2009 | 575 metric tons | -43.3% |
| 2010 | 1,000 metric tons | +73.9% |
| 2011 | 1,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 1,000 metric tons is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,569 metric tons, 18% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 1,000 metric tons is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,864 metric tons, 35% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,773 metric tons | 2,700 metric tons | 6,671 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,917 metric tons | 860 metric tons | 6,718 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,254 metric tons | 1,256 metric tons | 5,321 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 377.2 metric tons | 185 metric tons | 662 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,198 metric tons | 575 metric tons | 2,456 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,000 metric tons | 1,000 metric tons | 1,000 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
- 44 Cape Verde 5,569 metric tons compare
- 45 Sao Tome and Principe 3,900 metric tons compare
- 46 Libya 2,864 metric tons compare
- 48 Mauritius 320 metric tons compare
- 49 Djibouti 14 metric tons compare
More agriculture & rural data for Algeria
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1451 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 878.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.884 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2418 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 14.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 14.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.1% (2017)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Algeria?
- Maize production in Algeria was 1,000 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 6,718 metric tons in 1975.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 185 metric tons in 1994.
- How does Algeria rank for maize production?
- Algeria ranks 47th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Maize production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on maize relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.