Maize production in Libya
Libya: Maize production was 2,864 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Maize production in Libya, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
Libya recorded 2,864 metric tons for maize production in 2011.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and up 43.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Libya peaked at 5,780 metric tons in 2000 and was at its lowest, 347 metric tons, in 1995.
That places Libya 46th out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize production in Libya, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,000 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 1,400 metric tons | -30.0% |
| 1963 | 1,600 metric tons | +14.3% |
| 1964 | 1,200 metric tons | -25.0% |
| 1965 | 1,706 metric tons | +42.2% |
| 1966 | 1,569 metric tons | -8.0% |
| 1967 | 1,498 metric tons | -4.5% |
| 1968 | 1,301 metric tons | -13.2% |
| 1969 | 1,598 metric tons | +22.8% |
| 1970 | 1,262 metric tons | -21.0% |
| 1971 | 829 metric tons | -34.3% |
| 1972 | 1,329 metric tons | +60.3% |
| 1973 | 1,208 metric tons | -9.1% |
| 1974 | 1,206 metric tons | -0.2% |
| 1975 | 1,175 metric tons | -2.6% |
| 1976 | 1,144 metric tons | -2.6% |
| 1977 | 1,111 metric tons | -2.9% |
| 1978 | 1,150 metric tons | +3.5% |
| 1979 | 1,086 metric tons | -5.6% |
| 1980 | 931 metric tons | -14.3% |
| 1981 | 1,000 metric tons | +7.4% |
| 1982 | 1,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 1,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 1,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 920 metric tons | -8.0% |
| 1986 | 850 metric tons | -7.6% |
| 1987 | 770 metric tons | -9.4% |
| 1988 | 620 metric tons | -19.5% |
| 1989 | 530 metric tons | -14.5% |
| 1990 | 400 metric tons | -24.5% |
| 1991 | 421 metric tons | +5.2% |
| 1992 | 411 metric tons | -2.4% |
| 1993 | 399 metric tons | -2.9% |
| 1994 | 401 metric tons | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 347 metric tons | -13.5% |
| 1996 | 400 metric tons | +15.3% |
| 1997 | 700 metric tons | +75.0% |
| 1998 | 900 metric tons | +28.6% |
| 1999 | 1,200 metric tons | +33.3% |
| 2000 | 5,780 metric tons | +381.7% |
| 2001 | 2,000 metric tons | -65.4% |
| 2002 | 1,500 metric tons | -25.0% |
| 2003 | 1,500 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3,600 metric tons | +140.0% |
| 2005 | 3,600 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3,070 metric tons | -14.7% |
| 2007 | 3,070 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3,000 metric tons | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 3,073 metric tons | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 2,869 metric tons | -6.6% |
| 2011 | 2,864 metric tons | -0.2% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 2,864 metric tons is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,569 metric tons, 51% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Libya's 2,864 metric tons is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,864 metric tons, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize production in Libya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +381.7% | 1,200 metric tons | 5,780 metric tons |
| 2004 | +140.0% | 1,500 metric tons | 3,600 metric tons |
| 1997 | +75.0% | 400 metric tons | 700 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,541 metric tons | 1,200 metric tons | 2,000 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,150 metric tons | 829 metric tons | 1,329 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 862.1 metric tons | 530 metric tons | 1,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 557.9 metric tons | 347 metric tons | 1,200 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,019 metric tons | 1,500 metric tons | 5,780 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,866 metric tons | 2,864 metric tons | 2,869 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More agriculture & rural data for Libya
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -37.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.015 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 96.79 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.835 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1209 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2019)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Libya?
- Maize production in Libya was 2,864 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 5,780 metric tons in 2000.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 347 metric tons in 1995.
- How does Libya rank for maize production?
- Libya ranks 46th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya 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.