Maize production in Somalia
Somalia: Maize production was 133,597 metric tons in 2011. ▲ Rising
Maize production in Somalia, 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 Somalia is 133,597 metric tons, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.3% on the previous year and down 53.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Somalia peaked at 353,300 metric tons in 1988 and was at its lowest, 79,000 metric tons, in 1993.
That places Somalia 27th out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 51 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 112,778 metric tons | 105,000 metric tons | 120,000 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 105,920 metric tons | 81,000 metric tons | 141,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 246,250 metric tons | 110,000 metric tons | 353,300 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 146,835 metric tons | 79,000 metric tons | 315,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 191,548 metric tons | 97,000 metric tons | 287,500 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 126,798 metric tons | 120,000 metric tons | 133,597 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
More agriculture & rural data for Somalia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 575.39 million current US$ (1990)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 55.8% (1990)
- Rural population 8.82 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 2.2% (2025)
- Rural population 44.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 7.1% (1982)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.7% (1982)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 55.8% (1990)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 55.8% (1990)
- Land under cereal production 353,642 hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Somalia?
- Maize production in Somalia was 133,597 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 353,300 metric tons in 1988.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 79,000 metric tons in 1993.
- How does Somalia rank for maize production?
- Somalia ranks 27th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Somalia 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.