Maize production in Tanzania
Tanzania: Maize production was 4.34 million metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
4.34 million metric tons
Change on year
down 8.3%
World rank
5th
of 49 countries
All-time high
5.44 million metric tons
in 2008
All-time low
488,000 metric tons
in 1970
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Maize production in Tanzania, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2011, maize production in Tanzania stood at 4.34 million metric tons.
That represents a change of down 8.3% on the previous year and up 63.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Tanzania peaked at 5.44 million metric tons in 2008 and was at its lowest, 488,000 metric tons, in 1970.
That places Tanzania 5th out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize production in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 590,000 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 600,000 metric tons | +1.7% |
| 1963 | 850,000 metric tons | +41.7% |
| 1964 | 720,000 metric tons | -15.3% |
| 1965 | 751,000 metric tons | +4.3% |
| 1966 | 880,000 metric tons | +17.2% |
| 1967 | 750,000 metric tons | -14.8% |
| 1968 | 551,000 metric tons | -26.5% |
| 1969 | 638,000 metric tons | +15.8% |
| 1970 | 488,000 metric tons | -23.5% |
| 1971 | 719,000 metric tons | +47.3% |
| 1972 | 621,000 metric tons | -13.6% |
| 1973 | 887,000 metric tons | +42.8% |
| 1974 | 761,000 metric tons | -14.2% |
| 1975 | 1.37 million metric tons | +79.6% |
| 1976 | 1.45 million metric tons | +6.0% |
| 1977 | 1.66 million metric tons | +14.8% |
| 1978 | 1.47 million metric tons | -12.0% |
| 1979 | 1.72 million metric tons | +17.4% |
| 1980 | 1.73 million metric tons | +0.3% |
| 1981 | 1.84 million metric tons | +6.5% |
| 1982 | 1.65 million metric tons | -10.1% |
| 1983 | 1.65 million metric tons | -0.2% |
| 1984 | 1.94 million metric tons | +17.4% |
| 1985 | 2.09 million metric tons | +7.9% |
| 1986 | 2.21 million metric tons | +5.6% |
| 1987 | 2.36 million metric tons | +6.7% |
| 1988 | 2.34 million metric tons | -0.8% |
| 1989 | 3.13 million metric tons | +33.7% |
| 1990 | 2.44 million metric tons | -21.8% |
| 1991 | 2.33 million metric tons | -4.6% |
| 1992 | 2.23 million metric tons | -4.5% |
| 1993 | 2.28 million metric tons | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 1.49 million metric tons | -34.9% |
| 1995 | 2.87 million metric tons | +93.5% |
| 1996 | 2.82 million metric tons | -1.8% |
| 1997 | 1.83 million metric tons | -35.1% |
| 1998 | 2.68 million metric tons | +46.6% |
| 1999 | 2.42 million metric tons | -9.8% |
| 2000 | 1.97 million metric tons | -18.8% |
| 2001 | 2.65 million metric tons | +35.0% |
| 2002 | 4.41 million metric tons | +66.2% |
| 2003 | 2.61 million metric tons | -40.7% |
| 2004 | 4.65 million metric tons | +77.9% |
| 2005 | 3.13 million metric tons | -32.7% |
| 2006 | 3.42 million metric tons | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 3.66 million metric tons | +6.9% |
| 2008 | 5.44 million metric tons | +48.7% |
| 2009 | 3.33 million metric tons | -38.9% |
| 2010 | 4.73 million metric tons | +42.3% |
| 2011 | 4.34 million metric tons | -8.3% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 4.34 million metric tons is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 621,790 metric tons, 7.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 4.34 million metric tons is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 326,794 metric tons, 13.3× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 703,333 metric tons | 551,000 metric tons | 880,000 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.11 million metric tons | 488,000 metric tons | 1.72 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.09 million metric tons | 1.65 million metric tons | 3.13 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.34 million metric tons | 1.49 million metric tons | 2.87 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.53 million metric tons | 1.97 million metric tons | 5.44 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.54 million metric tons | 4.34 million metric tons | 4.73 million metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
More agriculture & rural data for Tanzania
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 11.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2291 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 292.74 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6312 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 22.9% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 22.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.5% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Tanzania?
- Maize production in Tanzania was 4.34 million metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 5.44 million metric tons in 2008.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 488,000 metric tons in 1970.
- How does Tanzania rank for maize production?
- Tanzania ranks 5th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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.