Maize production in Cameroon
Cameroon: Maize production was 1.75 million metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
1.75 million metric tons
Change on year
up 4.8%
World rank
11th
of 49 countries
All-time high
1.75 million metric tons
in 2011
All-time low
309,752 metric tons
in 1985
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Maize production in Cameroon, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize production in Cameroon is 1.75 million metric tons, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 136.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Cameroon peaked at 1.75 million metric tons in 2011 and was at its lowest, 309,752 metric tons, in 1985.
That places Cameroon 11th out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize production in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 360,000 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 350,000 metric tons | -2.8% |
| 1963 | 340,000 metric tons | -2.9% |
| 1964 | 330,000 metric tons | -2.9% |
| 1965 | 330,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 320,000 metric tons | -3.0% |
| 1967 | 310,000 metric tons | -3.1% |
| 1968 | 355,000 metric tons | +14.5% |
| 1969 | 400,000 metric tons | +12.7% |
| 1970 | 412,000 metric tons | +3.0% |
| 1971 | 445,000 metric tons | +8.0% |
| 1972 | 448,000 metric tons | +0.7% |
| 1973 | 448,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 500,000 metric tons | +11.6% |
| 1975 | 661,620 metric tons | +32.3% |
| 1976 | 465,469 metric tons | -29.6% |
| 1977 | 477,338 metric tons | +2.5% |
| 1978 | 400,983 metric tons | -16.0% |
| 1979 | 407,638 metric tons | +1.7% |
| 1980 | 413,680 metric tons | +1.5% |
| 1981 | 431,495 metric tons | +4.3% |
| 1982 | 503,120 metric tons | +16.6% |
| 1983 | 488,800 metric tons | -2.8% |
| 1984 | 375,063 metric tons | -23.3% |
| 1985 | 309,752 metric tons | -17.4% |
| 1986 | 389,269 metric tons | +25.7% |
| 1987 | 386,887 metric tons | -0.6% |
| 1988 | 366,735 metric tons | -5.2% |
| 1989 | 387,321 metric tons | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 369,000 metric tons | -4.7% |
| 1991 | 495,000 metric tons | +34.1% |
| 1992 | 531,000 metric tons | +7.3% |
| 1993 | 507,000 metric tons | -4.5% |
| 1994 | 524,000 metric tons | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 618,000 metric tons | +17.9% |
| 1996 | 750,000 metric tons | +21.4% |
| 1997 | 760,000 metric tons | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 793,000 metric tons | +4.3% |
| 1999 | 785,000 metric tons | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 741,447 metric tons | -5.5% |
| 2001 | 738,627 metric tons | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 861,456 metric tons | +16.6% |
| 2003 | 912,280 metric tons | +5.9% |
| 2004 | 966,106 metric tons | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 1.05 million metric tons | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 1.25 million metric tons | +19.0% |
| 2007 | 1.32 million metric tons | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 1.39 million metric tons | +5.5% |
| 2009 | 1.63 million metric tons | +16.5% |
| 2010 | 1.67 million metric tons | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 1.75 million metric tons | +4.8% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 1.75 million metric tons is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 621,790 metric tons, 2.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 1.75 million metric tons is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 326,794 metric tons, 5.4× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 343,889 metric tons | 310,000 metric tons | 400,000 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 466,605 metric tons | 400,983 metric tons | 661,620 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 405,212 metric tons | 309,752 metric tons | 503,120 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 613,200 metric tons | 369,000 metric tons | 793,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.09 million metric tons | 738,627 metric tons | 1.63 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.71 million metric tons | 1.67 million metric tons | 1.75 million metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
More agriculture & rural data for Cameroon
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 0.9031 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1685 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 332.28 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4433 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 16.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 16.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 14.9% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Cameroon?
- Maize production in Cameroon was 1.75 million metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 1.75 million metric tons in 2011.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 309,752 metric tons in 1985.
- How does Cameroon rank for maize production?
- Cameroon ranks 11th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 136.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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.