Maize production in Mali
Mali: Maize production was 1.30 million metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
1.30 million metric tons
Change on year
down 7.5%
World rank
15th
of 49 countries
All-time high
1.48 million metric tons
in 2009
All-time low
44,000 metric tons
in 1972
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Maize production in Mali, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
Mali recorded 1.30 million metric tons for maize production in 2011.
The figure is down 7.5% on the previous year and up 330.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Mali peaked at 1.48 million metric tons in 2009 and was at its lowest, 44,000 metric tons, in 1972.
Mali ranks 15th 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 Mali, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 69,800 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 87,700 metric tons | +25.6% |
| 1963 | 100,200 metric tons | +14.3% |
| 1964 | 106,900 metric tons | +6.7% |
| 1965 | 87,700 metric tons | -18.0% |
| 1966 | 100,650 metric tons | +14.8% |
| 1967 | 98,100 metric tons | -2.5% |
| 1968 | 91,200 metric tons | -7.0% |
| 1969 | 72,558 metric tons | -20.4% |
| 1970 | 57,841 metric tons | -20.3% |
| 1971 | 71,942 metric tons | +24.4% |
| 1972 | 44,000 metric tons | -38.8% |
| 1973 | 63,000 metric tons | +43.2% |
| 1974 | 87,000 metric tons | +38.1% |
| 1975 | 70,628 metric tons | -18.8% |
| 1976 | 76,620 metric tons | +8.5% |
| 1977 | 78,000 metric tons | +1.8% |
| 1978 | 103,110 metric tons | +32.2% |
| 1979 | 75,914 metric tons | -26.4% |
| 1980 | 45,387 metric tons | -40.2% |
| 1981 | 61,145 metric tons | +34.7% |
| 1982 | 47,053 metric tons | -23.0% |
| 1983 | 144,300 metric tons | +206.7% |
| 1984 | 101,440 metric tons | -29.7% |
| 1985 | 140,066 metric tons | +38.1% |
| 1986 | 213,423 metric tons | +52.4% |
| 1987 | 178,609 metric tons | -16.3% |
| 1988 | 214,519 metric tons | +20.1% |
| 1989 | 225,393 metric tons | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 196,579 metric tons | -12.8% |
| 1991 | 256,775 metric tons | +30.6% |
| 1992 | 192,530 metric tons | -25.0% |
| 1993 | 283,373 metric tons | +47.2% |
| 1994 | 322,492 metric tons | +13.8% |
| 1995 | 266,136 metric tons | -17.5% |
| 1996 | 294,183 metric tons | +10.5% |
| 1997 | 343,357 metric tons | +16.7% |
| 1998 | 392,972 metric tons | +14.4% |
| 1999 | 619,896 metric tons | +57.7% |
| 2000 | 214,548 metric tons | -65.4% |
| 2001 | 301,931 metric tons | +40.7% |
| 2002 | 363,629 metric tons | +20.4% |
| 2003 | 451,018 metric tons | +24.0% |
| 2004 | 459,463 metric tons | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 634,464 metric tons | +38.1% |
| 2006 | 706,737 metric tons | +11.4% |
| 2007 | 689,918 metric tons | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 695,073 metric tons | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 1.48 million metric tons | +112.5% |
| 2010 | 1.40 million metric tons | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 1.30 million metric tons | -7.5% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 1.30 million metric tons is above the median for low income countries, which is 195,000 metric tons, 6.7× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Mali's 1.30 million metric tons is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 326,794 metric tons, 4.0× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 90,534 metric tons | 69,800 metric tons | 106,900 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 72,806 metric tons | 44,000 metric tons | 103,110 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 137,134 metric tons | 45,387 metric tons | 225,393 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 316,829 metric tons | 192,530 metric tons | 619,896 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 599,377 metric tons | 214,548 metric tons | 1.48 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.35 million metric tons | 1.30 million metric tons | 1.40 million metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mali
More agriculture & rural data for Mali
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3302 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 394.01 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6779 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 33.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 33.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 8.4% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Mali?
- Maize production in Mali was 1.30 million metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 1.48 million metric tons in 2009.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 44,000 metric tons in 1972.
- How does Mali rank for maize production?
- Mali ranks 15th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 330.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali 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.