Maize production in Sudan
Sudan: Maize production was 35,000 metric tons in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Maize production in Sudan, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize production in Sudan is 35,000 metric tons, measured in 2010.
The figure is down 47.0% on the previous year and down 34.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Sudan peaked at 109,000 metric tons in 2006 and was at its lowest, 7,200 metric tons, in 1961.
That places Sudan 35th out of 49 countries with data for 2010, putting it 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 Sudan, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7,200 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 16,145 metric tons | +124.2% |
| 1963 | 24,150 metric tons | +49.6% |
| 1964 | 26,593 metric tons | +10.1% |
| 1965 | 12,368 metric tons | -53.5% |
| 1966 | 10,900 metric tons | -11.9% |
| 1967 | 18,226 metric tons | +67.2% |
| 1968 | 15,900 metric tons | -12.8% |
| 1969 | 35,900 metric tons | +125.8% |
| 1970 | 42,000 metric tons | +17.0% |
| 1971 | 14,000 metric tons | -66.7% |
| 1972 | 11,000 metric tons | -21.4% |
| 1973 | 37,000 metric tons | +236.4% |
| 1974 | 45,000 metric tons | +21.6% |
| 1975 | 50,000 metric tons | +11.1% |
| 1976 | 35,000 metric tons | -30.0% |
| 1977 | 43,000 metric tons | +22.9% |
| 1978 | 47,000 metric tons | +9.3% |
| 1979 | 43,000 metric tons | -8.5% |
| 1980 | 43,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 31,000 metric tons | -27.9% |
| 1982 | 29,000 metric tons | -6.5% |
| 1983 | 26,000 metric tons | -10.3% |
| 1984 | 24,000 metric tons | -7.7% |
| 1985 | 18,000 metric tons | -25.0% |
| 1986 | 36,000 metric tons | +100.0% |
| 1987 | 25,000 metric tons | -30.6% |
| 1988 | 30,000 metric tons | +20.0% |
| 1989 | 30,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 27,000 metric tons | -10.0% |
| 1991 | 61,000 metric tons | +125.9% |
| 1992 | 51,000 metric tons | -16.4% |
| 1993 | 40,000 metric tons | -21.6% |
| 1994 | 48,000 metric tons | +20.0% |
| 1995 | 21,000 metric tons | -56.2% |
| 1996 | 54,000 metric tons | +157.1% |
| 1997 | 52,000 metric tons | -3.7% |
| 1998 | 42,000 metric tons | -19.2% |
| 1999 | 37,000 metric tons | -11.9% |
| 2000 | 53,000 metric tons | +43.2% |
| 2001 | 53,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 53,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 53,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 60,000 metric tons | +13.2% |
| 2005 | 10,000 metric tons | -83.3% |
| 2006 | 109,000 metric tons | +990.0% |
| 2007 | 70,000 metric tons | -35.8% |
| 2008 | 62,000 metric tons | -11.4% |
| 2009 | 66,000 metric tons | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 35,000 metric tons | -47.0% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 35,000 metric tons is below the median for low income countries, which is 195,000 metric tons, 18% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 35,000 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 326,794 metric tons, 11% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize production in Sudan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +990.0% | 10,000 metric tons | 109,000 metric tons |
| 1973 | +236.4% | 11,000 metric tons | 37,000 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18,598 metric tons | 7,200 metric tons | 35,900 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 36,700 metric tons | 11,000 metric tons | 50,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 29,200 metric tons | 18,000 metric tons | 43,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 43,300 metric tons | 21,000 metric tons | 61,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 58,900 metric tons | 10,000 metric tons | 109,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 35,000 metric tons | 35,000 metric tons | 35,000 metric tons | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More agriculture & rural data for Sudan
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 60.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2936 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 341.88 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6507 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 29.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 29.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 7.8% (2018)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Sudan?
- Maize production in Sudan was 35,000 metric tons in 2010, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 109,000 metric tons in 2006.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,200 metric tons in 1961.
- How does Sudan rank for maize production?
- Sudan ranks 35th out of 49 countries with data for 2010.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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.