Maize production in Rwanda
Rwanda: Maize production was 525,679 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Maize production in Rwanda, 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 Rwanda is 525,679 metric tons, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
The figure is up 21.6% on the previous year and up 549.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Rwanda peaked at 525,679 metric tons in 2011 and was at its lowest, 7,700 metric tons, in 1963.
Rwanda ranks 22nd 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 28,434 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 68,744 metric tons | +141.8% |
| 1963 | 7,700 metric tons | -88.8% |
| 1964 | 21,311 metric tons | +176.8% |
| 1965 | 43,998 metric tons | +106.5% |
| 1966 | 48,900 metric tons | +11.1% |
| 1967 | 53,200 metric tons | +8.8% |
| 1968 | 42,800 metric tons | -19.5% |
| 1969 | 41,300 metric tons | -3.5% |
| 1970 | 64,062 metric tons | +55.1% |
| 1971 | 56,388 metric tons | -12.0% |
| 1972 | 49,917 metric tons | -11.5% |
| 1973 | 54,755 metric tons | +9.7% |
| 1974 | 63,696 metric tons | +16.3% |
| 1975 | 67,457 metric tons | +5.9% |
| 1976 | 70,627 metric tons | +4.7% |
| 1977 | 77,166 metric tons | +9.3% |
| 1978 | 75,635 metric tons | -2.0% |
| 1979 | 83,348 metric tons | +10.2% |
| 1980 | 85,059 metric tons | +2.1% |
| 1981 | 84,800 metric tons | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 91,956 metric tons | +8.4% |
| 1983 | 110,300 metric tons | +19.9% |
| 1984 | 101,900 metric tons | -7.6% |
| 1985 | 99,452 metric tons | -2.4% |
| 1986 | 89,590 metric tons | -9.9% |
| 1987 | 90,665 metric tons | +1.2% |
| 1988 | 135,000 metric tons | +48.9% |
| 1989 | 95,000 metric tons | -29.6% |
| 1990 | 101,000 metric tons | +6.3% |
| 1991 | 104,000 metric tons | +3.0% |
| 1992 | 98,000 metric tons | -5.8% |
| 1993 | 87,000 metric tons | -11.2% |
| 1994 | 67,000 metric tons | -23.0% |
| 1995 | 56,000 metric tons | -16.4% |
| 1996 | 66,595 metric tons | +18.9% |
| 1997 | 83,427 metric tons | +25.3% |
| 1998 | 58,618 metric tons | -29.7% |
| 1999 | 54,912 metric tons | -6.3% |
| 2000 | 62,501 metric tons | +13.8% |
| 2001 | 80,979 metric tons | +29.6% |
| 2002 | 91,686 metric tons | +13.2% |
| 2003 | 78,886 metric tons | -14.0% |
| 2004 | 88,209 metric tons | +11.8% |
| 2005 | 97,251 metric tons | +10.3% |
| 2006 | 91,813 metric tons | -5.6% |
| 2007 | 102,000 metric tons | +11.1% |
| 2008 | 167,000 metric tons | +63.7% |
| 2009 | 286,946 metric tons | +71.8% |
| 2010 | 432,404 metric tons | +50.7% |
| 2011 | 525,679 metric tons | +21.6% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 525,679 metric tons is above the median for low income countries, which is 195,000 metric tons, 2.7× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 525,679 metric tons is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 326,794 metric tons, 1.6× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize production in Rwanda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | +176.8% | 7,700 metric tons | 21,311 metric tons |
| 1962 | +141.8% | 28,434 metric tons | 68,744 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 39,599 metric tons | 7,700 metric tons | 68,744 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 66,305 metric tons | 49,917 metric tons | 83,348 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 98,372 metric tons | 84,800 metric tons | 135,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 77,655 metric tons | 54,912 metric tons | 104,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 114,727 metric tons | 62,501 metric tons | 286,946 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 479,042 metric tons | 432,404 metric tons | 525,679 metric tons | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Rwanda
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.203 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 228.16 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6953 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6909 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 20.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 20.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2022)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Rwanda?
- Maize production in Rwanda was 525,679 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 525,679 metric tons in 2011.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,700 metric tons in 1963.
- How does Rwanda rank for maize production?
- Rwanda ranks 22nd out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 549.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.