Maize production in Senegal
Senegal: Maize production was 124,092 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Maize production in Senegal, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
Senegal recorded 124,092 metric tons for maize production in 2011.
The figure is down 33.5% on the previous year and up 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Senegal peaked at 400,907 metric tons in 2003 and was at its lowest, 20,200 metric tons, in 1972.
Senegal ranks 29th 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 Senegal, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 28,313 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 27,000 metric tons | -4.6% |
| 1963 | 27,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 37,000 metric tons | +37.0% |
| 1965 | 40,793 metric tons | +10.3% |
| 1966 | 41,812 metric tons | +2.5% |
| 1967 | 56,800 metric tons | +35.8% |
| 1968 | 25,300 metric tons | -55.5% |
| 1969 | 48,840 metric tons | +93.0% |
| 1970 | 38,747 metric tons | -20.7% |
| 1971 | 38,503 metric tons | -0.6% |
| 1972 | 20,200 metric tons | -47.5% |
| 1973 | 33,800 metric tons | +67.3% |
| 1974 | 43,293 metric tons | +28.1% |
| 1975 | 48,900 metric tons | +13.0% |
| 1976 | 52,800 metric tons | +8.0% |
| 1977 | 56,407 metric tons | +6.8% |
| 1978 | 54,048 metric tons | -4.2% |
| 1979 | 46,293 metric tons | -14.3% |
| 1980 | 56,777 metric tons | +22.6% |
| 1981 | 94,825 metric tons | +67.0% |
| 1982 | 76,259 metric tons | -19.6% |
| 1983 | 60,594 metric tons | -20.5% |
| 1984 | 98,450 metric tons | +62.5% |
| 1985 | 146,934 metric tons | +49.2% |
| 1986 | 107,883 metric tons | -26.6% |
| 1987 | 113,625 metric tons | +5.3% |
| 1988 | 123,327 metric tons | +8.5% |
| 1989 | 131,407 metric tons | +6.6% |
| 1990 | 133,147 metric tons | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 102,632 metric tons | -22.9% |
| 1992 | 114,564 metric tons | +11.6% |
| 1993 | 138,317 metric tons | +20.7% |
| 1994 | 108,233 metric tons | -21.8% |
| 1995 | 106,509 metric tons | -1.6% |
| 1996 | 88,634 metric tons | -16.8% |
| 1997 | 60,281 metric tons | -32.0% |
| 1998 | 44,339 metric tons | -26.4% |
| 1999 | 66,132 metric tons | +49.2% |
| 2000 | 78,593 metric tons | +18.8% |
| 2001 | 108,546 metric tons | +38.1% |
| 2002 | 80,372 metric tons | -26.0% |
| 2003 | 400,907 metric tons | +398.8% |
| 2004 | 400,555 metric tons | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 399,958 metric tons | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 181,585 metric tons | -54.6% |
| 2007 | 158,266 metric tons | -12.8% |
| 2008 | 397,326 metric tons | +151.0% |
| 2009 | 328,644 metric tons | -17.3% |
| 2010 | 186,511 metric tons | -43.2% |
| 2011 | 124,092 metric tons | -33.5% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 124,092 metric tons is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 621,790 metric tons, 20% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 124,092 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 326,794 metric tons, 38% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize production in Senegal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +398.8% | 80,372 metric tons | 400,907 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 36,984 metric tons | 25,300 metric tons | 56,800 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 43,299 metric tons | 20,200 metric tons | 56,407 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 101,008 metric tons | 56,777 metric tons | 146,934 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 96,279 metric tons | 44,339 metric tons | 138,317 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 253,475 metric tons | 78,593 metric tons | 400,907 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 155,302 metric tons | 124,092 metric tons | 186,511 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More agriculture & rural data for Senegal
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 26.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1708 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 333.94 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4423 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 17.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 17.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Senegal?
- Maize production in Senegal was 124,092 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 400,907 metric tons in 2003.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,200 metric tons in 1972.
- How does Senegal rank for maize production?
- Senegal ranks 29th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 51 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data).
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.