Maize production in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Maize production was 3,900 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
3,900 metric tons
Change on year
up 8.3%
World rank
45th
of 49 countries
All-time high
4,500 metric tons
in 1996
All-time low
400 metric tons
in 1961
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Maize production in Sao Tome and Principe, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2011, maize production in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 3,900 metric tons.
That represents a change of up 8.3% on the previous year and up 56.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 4,500 metric tons in 1996 and was at its lowest, 400 metric tons, in 1961.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 45th of 49 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize production in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 400 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 400 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 400 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 400 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 400 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 420 metric tons | +5.0% |
| 1967 | 430 metric tons | +2.4% |
| 1968 | 440 metric tons | +2.3% |
| 1969 | 460 metric tons | +4.5% |
| 1970 | 470 metric tons | +2.2% |
| 1971 | 480 metric tons | +2.1% |
| 1972 | 500 metric tons | +4.2% |
| 1973 | 520 metric tons | +4.0% |
| 1974 | 530 metric tons | +1.9% |
| 1975 | 550 metric tons | +3.8% |
| 1976 | 500 metric tons | -9.1% |
| 1977 | 500 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 500 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 450 metric tons | -10.0% |
| 1980 | 450 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 500 metric tons | +11.1% |
| 1982 | 500 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 600 metric tons | +20.0% |
| 1984 | 700 metric tons | +16.7% |
| 1985 | 728 metric tons | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 900 metric tons | +23.6% |
| 1987 | 1,200 metric tons | +33.3% |
| 1988 | 1,500 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 1989 | 2,000 metric tons | +33.3% |
| 1990 | 2,700 metric tons | +35.0% |
| 1991 | 3,600 metric tons | +33.3% |
| 1992 | 4,000 metric tons | +11.1% |
| 1993 | 4,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 4,300 metric tons | +7.5% |
| 1995 | 4,000 metric tons | -7.0% |
| 1996 | 4,500 metric tons | +12.5% |
| 1997 | 4,000 metric tons | -11.1% |
| 1998 | 1,352 metric tons | -66.2% |
| 1999 | 1,487 metric tons | +10.0% |
| 2000 | 2,230 metric tons | +50.0% |
| 2001 | 2,500 metric tons | +12.1% |
| 2002 | 2,550 metric tons | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 2,600 metric tons | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 2,650 metric tons | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 2,957 metric tons | +11.6% |
| 2006 | 2,700 metric tons | -8.7% |
| 2007 | 3,000 metric tons | +11.1% |
| 2008 | 3,167 metric tons | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 3,200 metric tons | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 3,600 metric tons | +12.5% |
| 2011 | 3,900 metric tons | +8.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 416.67 metric tons | 400 metric tons | 460 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 500 metric tons | 450 metric tons | 550 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 907.8 metric tons | 450 metric tons | 2,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,394 metric tons | 1,352 metric tons | 4,500 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,755 metric tons | 2,230 metric tons | 3,200 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,750 metric tons | 3,600 metric tons | 3,900 metric tons | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Maize production in Sao Tome and Principe was 3,900 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 4,500 metric tons in 1996.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 400 metric tons in 1961.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for maize production?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 45th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.