Maize production in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa: Maize production was 47.60 million metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
47.60 million metric tons
Change on year
up 6.0%
Rank
4th
of 6 groups
All-time high
47.60 million metric tons
in 2011
All-time low
8.36 million metric tons
in 1961
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Maize production in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2011, maize production in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa stood at 47.60 million metric tons. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
The figure is up 6.0% on the previous year and up 73.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa peaked at 47.60 million metric tons in 2011 and was at its lowest, 8.36 million metric tons, in 1961.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize production in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8.36 million metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 8.37 million metric tons | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 8.46 million metric tons | +1.1% |
| 1964 | 8.74 million metric tons | +3.3% |
| 1965 | 9.06 million metric tons | +3.7% |
| 1966 | 9.31 million metric tons | +2.8% |
| 1967 | 10.56 million metric tons | +13.4% |
| 1968 | 10.02 million metric tons | -5.1% |
| 1969 | 11.05 million metric tons | +10.3% |
| 1970 | 10.06 million metric tons | -9.0% |
| 1971 | 11.51 million metric tons | +14.4% |
| 1972 | 11.77 million metric tons | +2.2% |
| 1973 | 10.94 million metric tons | -7.1% |
| 1974 | 12.21 million metric tons | +11.7% |
| 1975 | 13.48 million metric tons | +10.4% |
| 1976 | 14.16 million metric tons | +5.1% |
| 1977 | 13.77 million metric tons | -2.8% |
| 1978 | 13.25 million metric tons | -3.8% |
| 1979 | 11.78 million metric tons | -11.1% |
| 1980 | 11.99 million metric tons | +1.7% |
| 1981 | 13.98 million metric tons | +16.6% |
| 1982 | 13.46 million metric tons | -3.7% |
| 1983 | 12.70 million metric tons | -5.6% |
| 1984 | 13.26 million metric tons | +4.4% |
| 1985 | 17.08 million metric tons | +28.8% |
| 1986 | 19.26 million metric tons | +12.8% |
| 1987 | 18.07 million metric tons | -6.2% |
| 1988 | 22.35 million metric tons | +23.7% |
| 1989 | 22.47 million metric tons | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 21.21 million metric tons | -5.6% |
| 1991 | 21.37 million metric tons | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 18.42 million metric tons | -13.8% |
| 1993 | 25.19 million metric tons | +36.7% |
| 1994 | 24.91 million metric tons | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 25.48 million metric tons | +2.3% |
| 1996 | 28.19 million metric tons | +10.6% |
| 1997 | 25.81 million metric tons | -8.4% |
| 1998 | 25.87 million metric tons | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 28.16 million metric tons | +8.8% |
| 2000 | 26.27 million metric tons | -6.7% |
| 2001 | 27.45 million metric tons | +4.5% |
| 2002 | 28.08 million metric tons | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 29.19 million metric tons | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 31.43 million metric tons | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 31.04 million metric tons | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 35.89 million metric tons | +15.6% |
| 2007 | 34.69 million metric tons | -3.3% |
| 2008 | 37.56 million metric tons | +8.3% |
| 2009 | 40.40 million metric tons | +7.6% |
| 2010 | 44.90 million metric tons | +11.2% |
| 2011 | 47.60 million metric tons | +6.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.33 million metric tons | 8.36 million metric tons | 11.05 million metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 12.29 million metric tons | 10.06 million metric tons | 14.16 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 16.46 million metric tons | 11.99 million metric tons | 22.47 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.46 million metric tons | 18.42 million metric tons | 28.19 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 32.20 million metric tons | 26.27 million metric tons | 40.40 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 46.25 million metric tons | 44.90 million metric tons | 47.60 million metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
- 1 South Africa 10.36 million metric tons compare
- 2 Nigeria 9.18 million metric tons compare
- 3 Egypt 6.88 million metric tons compare
- 4 Ethiopia 4.99 million metric tons compare
- 5 Tanzania, United Republic of 4.34 million metric tons compare
- 6 Malawi 3.70 million metric tons compare
- 7 Kenya 3.38 million metric tons compare
More agriculture & rural data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
- Agriculture production index 117.68 1999-2001 = 100 (2010)
- Land area 2.24 billion hectares (2011)
- Agricultural land 964.77 million hectares (2011)
- Wood fuel production quantity 564.02 million CUM, solid volume units (2011)
- Wood charcoal production quantity 24.21 million tonnes (2011)
- Arable and permanent cropland 216.33 million hectares (2011)
- Permanent cropland 23.07 million hectares (2011)
- Land area equipped for irrigation 5.68 million hectares (2011)
- Cereal production index 100 1999-2001 = 100 (2010)
- Cereal cropland 4.3% (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- Maize production in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa was 47.60 million metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 47.60 million metric tons in 2011.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.36 million metric tons in 1961.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa rank for maize production?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa ranks 4th out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa 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.