Maize production in Gabon
Gabon: Maize production was 43,500 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Maize production in Gabon, 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 Gabon is 43,500 metric tons, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
The figure is up 4.9% on the previous year and up 73.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Gabon peaked at 43,500 metric tons in 2011 and was at its lowest, 6,000 metric tons, in 1972.
Gabon ranks 33rd of 49 countries on this measure, 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 Gabon, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8,500 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 8,500 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 8,500 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 8,400 metric tons | -1.2% |
| 1965 | 8,400 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 8,300 metric tons | -1.2% |
| 1967 | 8,300 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 8,200 metric tons | -1.2% |
| 1969 | 8,200 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 8,000 metric tons | -2.4% |
| 1971 | 8,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 6,000 metric tons | -25.0% |
| 1973 | 7,000 metric tons | +16.7% |
| 1974 | 7,928 metric tons | +13.3% |
| 1975 | 7,400 metric tons | -6.7% |
| 1976 | 8,000 metric tons | +8.1% |
| 1977 | 8,600 metric tons | +7.5% |
| 1978 | 9,290 metric tons | +8.0% |
| 1979 | 9,620 metric tons | +3.6% |
| 1980 | 9,980 metric tons | +3.7% |
| 1981 | 9,520 metric tons | -4.6% |
| 1982 | 10,500 metric tons | +10.3% |
| 1983 | 12,000 metric tons | +14.3% |
| 1984 | 13,000 metric tons | +8.3% |
| 1985 | 13,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 20,314 metric tons | +56.3% |
| 1987 | 23,649 metric tons | +16.4% |
| 1988 | 24,942 metric tons | +5.5% |
| 1989 | 19,935 metric tons | -20.1% |
| 1990 | 22,864 metric tons | +14.7% |
| 1991 | 23,677 metric tons | +3.6% |
| 1992 | 24,635 metric tons | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 26,920 metric tons | +9.3% |
| 1994 | 29,706 metric tons | +10.3% |
| 1995 | 28,622 metric tons | -3.6% |
| 1996 | 28,444 metric tons | -0.6% |
| 1997 | 24,000 metric tons | -15.6% |
| 1998 | 26,200 metric tons | +9.2% |
| 1999 | 26,800 metric tons | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 25,900 metric tons | -3.4% |
| 2001 | 25,150 metric tons | -2.9% |
| 2002 | 24,000 metric tons | -4.6% |
| 2003 | 31,000 metric tons | +29.2% |
| 2004 | 31,085 metric tons | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 34,686 metric tons | +11.6% |
| 2006 | 32,000 metric tons | -7.7% |
| 2007 | 33,000 metric tons | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 34,836 metric tons | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 39,975 metric tons | +14.8% |
| 2010 | 41,477 metric tons | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 43,500 metric tons | +4.9% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 43,500 metric tons is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,569 metric tons, 7.8× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 43,500 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 326,794 metric tons, 13% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize production in Gabon changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | +56.3% | 13,000 metric tons | 20,314 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8,367 metric tons | 8,200 metric tons | 8,500 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 7,984 metric tons | 6,000 metric tons | 9,620 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 15,684 metric tons | 9,520 metric tons | 24,942 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,187 metric tons | 22,864 metric tons | 29,706 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 31,163 metric tons | 24,000 metric tons | 39,975 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 42,488 metric tons | 41,477 metric tons | 43,500 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More agriculture & rural data for Gabon
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0675 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 557.95 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6835 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0791 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 3.9% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Gabon?
- Maize production in Gabon was 43,500 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 43,500 metric tons in 2011.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,000 metric tons in 1972.
- How does Gabon rank for maize production?
- Gabon ranks 33rd out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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.