Maize production in Chad
Chad: Maize production was 195,000 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
195,000 metric tons
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
25th
of 49 countries
All-time high
225,993 metric tons
in 2008
All-time low
9,000 metric tons
in 1961
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Maize production in Chad, 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 Chad is 195,000 metric tons, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 2.5% on the previous year and up 85.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Chad peaked at 225,993 metric tons in 2008 and was at its lowest, 9,000 metric tons, in 1961.
That places Chad 25th out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize production in Chad, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9,000 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 9,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 10,000 metric tons | +11.1% |
| 1964 | 12,000 metric tons | +20.0% |
| 1965 | 14,000 metric tons | +16.7% |
| 1966 | 23,900 metric tons | +70.7% |
| 1967 | 30,000 metric tons | +25.5% |
| 1968 | 12,000 metric tons | -60.0% |
| 1969 | 12,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 12,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 13,000 metric tons | +8.3% |
| 1972 | 13,500 metric tons | +3.8% |
| 1973 | 11,000 metric tons | -18.5% |
| 1974 | 11,500 metric tons | +4.5% |
| 1975 | 15,000 metric tons | +30.4% |
| 1976 | 16,000 metric tons | +6.7% |
| 1977 | 9,500 metric tons | -40.6% |
| 1978 | 15,000 metric tons | +57.9% |
| 1979 | 20,000 metric tons | +33.3% |
| 1980 | 25,000 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 1981 | 35,000 metric tons | +40.0% |
| 1982 | 29,700 metric tons | -15.1% |
| 1983 | 28,740 metric tons | -3.2% |
| 1984 | 17,576 metric tons | -38.8% |
| 1985 | 35,147 metric tons | +100.0% |
| 1986 | 25,293 metric tons | -28.0% |
| 1987 | 18,661 metric tons | -26.2% |
| 1988 | 33,871 metric tons | +81.5% |
| 1989 | 19,171 metric tons | -43.4% |
| 1990 | 28,823 metric tons | +50.3% |
| 1991 | 47,775 metric tons | +65.8% |
| 1992 | 87,424 metric tons | +83.0% |
| 1993 | 61,076 metric tons | -30.1% |
| 1994 | 158,896 metric tons | +160.2% |
| 1995 | 62,537 metric tons | -60.6% |
| 1996 | 74,631 metric tons | +19.3% |
| 1997 | 99,141 metric tons | +32.8% |
| 1998 | 179,999 metric tons | +81.6% |
| 1999 | 94,151 metric tons | -47.7% |
| 2000 | 64,014 metric tons | -32.0% |
| 2001 | 105,295 metric tons | +64.5% |
| 2002 | 84,349 metric tons | -19.9% |
| 2003 | 117,978 metric tons | +39.9% |
| 2004 | 107,422 metric tons | -8.9% |
| 2005 | 201,305 metric tons | +87.4% |
| 2006 | 183,946 metric tons | -8.6% |
| 2007 | 201,257 metric tons | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 225,993 metric tons | +12.3% |
| 2009 | 209,030 metric tons | -7.5% |
| 2010 | 200,000 metric tons | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 195,000 metric tons | -2.5% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 195,000 metric tons is above the median for low income countries, which is 195,000 metric tons, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Chad's 195,000 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 326,794 metric tons, 60% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14,656 metric tons | 9,000 metric tons | 30,000 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 13,650 metric tons | 9,500 metric tons | 20,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 26,816 metric tons | 17,576 metric tons | 35,147 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 89,445 metric tons | 28,823 metric tons | 179,999 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 150,059 metric tons | 64,014 metric tons | 225,993 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 197,500 metric tons | 195,000 metric tons | 200,000 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Chad
More agriculture & rural data for Chad
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3634 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 371.48 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7243 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 36.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 36.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 66.9% (1975)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (1995)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Chad?
- Maize production in Chad was 195,000 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 225,993 metric tons in 2008.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,000 metric tons in 1961.
- How does Chad rank for maize production?
- Chad ranks 25th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 85.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad 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.