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.
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 3.32 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 20.3% (2025)
- Rural population 10.07 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.7% (2025)
- Rural population 69.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2022)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2022)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 20.3% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 20.3% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 546,634 hectares (2024)
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.