Maize production in Togo
Togo: Maize production was 650,831 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
650,831 metric tons
Change on year
up 2.0%
World rank
19th
of 49 countries
All-time high
651,739 metric tons
in 2009
All-time low
66,150 metric tons
in 1963
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Maize production in Togo, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
Togo recorded 650,831 metric tons for maize production in 2011.
The figure is up 2.0% on the previous year and up 21.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Togo peaked at 651,739 metric tons in 2009 and was at its lowest, 66,150 metric tons, in 1963.
That places Togo 19th out of 49 countries with data for 2011, 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 Togo, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 72,900 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 84,039 metric tons | +15.3% |
| 1963 | 66,150 metric tons | -21.3% |
| 1964 | 77,000 metric tons | +16.4% |
| 1965 | 78,174 metric tons | +1.5% |
| 1966 | 101,968 metric tons | +30.4% |
| 1967 | 93,050 metric tons | -8.7% |
| 1968 | 115,000 metric tons | +23.6% |
| 1969 | 115,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 182,000 metric tons | +58.3% |
| 1971 | 182,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 115,040 metric tons | -36.8% |
| 1973 | 115,704 metric tons | +0.6% |
| 1974 | 125,397 metric tons | +8.4% |
| 1975 | 135,090 metric tons | +7.7% |
| 1976 | 94,520 metric tons | -30.0% |
| 1977 | 123,731 metric tons | +30.9% |
| 1978 | 138,698 metric tons | +12.1% |
| 1979 | 159,308 metric tons | +14.9% |
| 1980 | 138,391 metric tons | -13.1% |
| 1981 | 150,970 metric tons | +9.1% |
| 1982 | 150,929 metric tons | -0.0% |
| 1983 | 144,663 metric tons | -4.2% |
| 1984 | 221,756 metric tons | +53.3% |
| 1985 | 181,576 metric tons | -18.1% |
| 1986 | 127,022 metric tons | -30.0% |
| 1987 | 172,132 metric tons | +35.5% |
| 1988 | 296,347 metric tons | +72.2% |
| 1989 | 287,348 metric tons | -3.0% |
| 1990 | 285,448 metric tons | -0.7% |
| 1991 | 231,400 metric tons | -18.9% |
| 1992 | 278,042 metric tons | +20.2% |
| 1993 | 393,076 metric tons | +41.4% |
| 1994 | 347,645 metric tons | -11.6% |
| 1995 | 290,432 metric tons | -16.5% |
| 1996 | 387,562 metric tons | +33.4% |
| 1997 | 452,159 metric tons | +16.7% |
| 1998 | 350,484 metric tons | -22.5% |
| 1999 | 493,570 metric tons | +40.8% |
| 2000 | 482,055 metric tons | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 537,960 metric tons | +11.6% |
| 2002 | 510,084 metric tons | -5.2% |
| 2003 | 537,960 metric tons | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 523,647 metric tons | -2.7% |
| 2005 | 509,468 metric tons | -2.7% |
| 2006 | 543,342 metric tons | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 546,050 metric tons | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 590,106 metric tons | +8.1% |
| 2009 | 651,739 metric tons | +10.4% |
| 2010 | 638,129 metric tons | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 650,831 metric tons | +2.0% |
Togo compared with similar countries
- Togo's 650,831 metric tons is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 621,790 metric tons, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Togo's 650,831 metric tons is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 326,794 metric tons, 2.0× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 89,253 metric tons | 66,150 metric tons | 115,000 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 137,149 metric tons | 94,520 metric tons | 182,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 187,113 metric tons | 127,022 metric tons | 296,347 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 350,982 metric tons | 231,400 metric tons | 493,570 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 543,241 metric tons | 482,055 metric tons | 651,739 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 644,480 metric tons | 638,129 metric tons | 650,831 metric tons | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Togo
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2033 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 281.29 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5561 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 20.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 20.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 5.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Togo?
- Maize production in Togo was 650,831 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Togo?
- The highest recorded value was 651,739 metric tons in 2009.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Togo?
- The lowest recorded value was 66,150 metric tons in 1963.
- How does Togo rank for maize production?
- Togo ranks 19th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Togo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Togo 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.