Maize production in Algeria
Algeria: Maize production was 1,000 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
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.
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
More agriculture & rural data for Algeria
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 41.65 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 14.5% (2025)
- Rural population 11.47 million (2025)
- Rural population growth -0.9% (2025)
- Rural population 24.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2017)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.1% (2017)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 14.5% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 14.5% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 2.68 million hectares (2024)
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.