What is maize production in Niger?

Maize production in Niger was 6,366 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.

What is the highest maize production recorded in Niger?

The highest recorded value was 19,324 metric tons in 2007.

What is the lowest maize production recorded in Niger?

The lowest recorded value was 714 metric tons in 1993.

How does Niger rank for maize production?

Niger ranks 43rd out of 49 countries with data for 2011.

Is maize production rising or falling in Niger?

Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Niger 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.

Maize production in Niger

Name: Maize production in Niger
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Niger: Maize production was 6,366 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)

6,366 metric tons

Change on year

down 32.1%

World rank

43rd

of 49 countries

All-time high

19,324 metric tons

in 2007

All-time low

714 metric tons

in 1993

Years of data

1961–2011

Maize production in Niger, 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 Niger is 6,366 metric tons, measured in 2011.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 32.1% on the previous year and down 0.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maize production in Niger peaked at 19,324 metric tons in 2007 and was at its lowest, 714 metric tons, in 1993.

That places Niger 43rd 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	2,408 metric tons	1,540 metric tons	4,014 metric tons	9
1970s	5,140 metric tons	1,560 metric tons	11,900 metric tons	10
1980s	6,226 metric tons	2,573 metric tons	11,000 metric tons	10
1990s	2,381 metric tons	714 metric tons	4,200 metric tons	10
2000s	8,210 metric tons	951 metric tons	19,324 metric tons	10
2010s	7,874 metric tons	6,366 metric tons	9,381 metric tons	2

Countries ranked near Niger

40 Congo 12,000 metric tons compare
41 Mauritania 11,609 metric tons compare
42 Comoros 6,800 metric tons compare
44 Cape Verde 5,569 metric tons compare
45 Sao Tome and Principe 3,900 metric tons compare
46 Libya 2,864 metric tons compare

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More agriculture & rural data for Niger

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 10.30 billion current US$ (2025)
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 47.6% (2025)
Rural population 22.79 million (2025)
Rural population growth 2.8% (2025)
Rural population 81.6% (2025)
Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2024)
Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 47.6% (2025)
Share of GDP from agriculture 47.6% (2025)
Land under cereal production 10.33 million hectares (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is maize production in Niger?: Maize production in Niger was 6,366 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
What is the highest maize production recorded in Niger?: The highest recorded value was 19,324 metric tons in 2007.
What is the lowest maize production recorded in Niger?: The lowest recorded value was 714 metric tons in 1993.
How does Niger rank for maize production?: Niger ranks 43rd out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
Is maize production rising or falling in Niger?: Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Niger 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

Indicator: Maize production (metric tons)
Unit: metric tons
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 55 places, 2,720 data points, 1961–2011
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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.