Maize production in Eritrea
Eritrea: Maize production was 20,040 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Maize production in Eritrea, 1993–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize production in Eritrea is 20,040 metric tons, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 11.3% on the previous year and up 121.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Eritrea peaked at 28,986 metric tons in 1998 and was at its lowest, 2,291 metric tons, in 2004.
Eritrea ranks 37th 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 Eritrea, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5,540 metric tons | — |
| 1994 | 18,530 metric tons | +234.5% |
| 1995 | 5,350 metric tons | -71.1% |
| 1996 | 6,759 metric tons | +26.3% |
| 1997 | 6,406 metric tons | -5.2% |
| 1998 | 28,986 metric tons | +352.5% |
| 1999 | 15,900 metric tons | -45.1% |
| 2000 | 5,315 metric tons | -66.6% |
| 2001 | 9,051 metric tons | +70.3% |
| 2002 | 3,008 metric tons | -66.8% |
| 2003 | 4,456 metric tons | +48.1% |
| 2004 | 2,291 metric tons | -48.6% |
| 2005 | 13,581 metric tons | +492.8% |
| 2006 | 28,404 metric tons | +109.1% |
| 2007 | 13,686 metric tons | -51.8% |
| 2008 | 4,148 metric tons | -69.7% |
| 2009 | 16,652 metric tons | +301.4% |
| 2010 | 18,000 metric tons | +8.1% |
| 2011 | 20,040 metric tons | +11.3% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 20,040 metric tons is below the median for low income countries, which is 195,000 metric tons, 10% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 20,040 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 326,794 metric tons, 6% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12,496 metric tons | 5,350 metric tons | 28,986 metric tons | 7 |
| 2000s | 10,059 metric tons | 2,291 metric tons | 28,404 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,020 metric tons | 18,000 metric tons | 20,040 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
More agriculture & rural data for Eritrea
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.26 % change on previous year (2009)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1412 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2009)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 90.81 current US$ per person (2009)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6546 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 14.1% (2009)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 14.1% (2009)
- Rural population 65.5% (2025)
- Rural population growth 2.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Eritrea?
- Maize production in Eritrea was 20,040 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 28,986 metric tons in 1998.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,291 metric tons in 2004.
- How does Eritrea rank for maize production?
- Eritrea ranks 37th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 121.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea 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.