Maize production in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Maize production was 1.33 million metric tons in 2011. ▬ Flat
Maize production in Zimbabwe, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 1.33 million metric tons for maize production in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.3% on the previous year and down 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Zimbabwe peaked at 2.83 million metric tons in 1981 and was at its lowest, 361,900 metric tons, in 1992.
That places Zimbabwe 14th out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.01 million metric tons | 716,000 metric tons | 1.57 million metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.63 million metric tons | 955,358 metric tons | 2.32 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.91 million metric tons | 909,786 metric tons | 2.83 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.68 million metric tons | 361,900 metric tons | 2.61 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.15 million metric tons | 496,000 metric tons | 2.11 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.26 million metric tons | 1.19 million metric tons | 1.33 million metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More agriculture & rural data for Zimbabwe
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 4.85 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 9.5% (2025)
- Rural population 10.09 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.9% (2025)
- Rural population 59.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.9% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 9.5% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 9.5% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 1.57 million hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Zimbabwe?
- Maize production in Zimbabwe was 1.33 million metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 2.83 million metric tons in 1981.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 361,900 metric tons in 1992.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for maize production?
- Zimbabwe ranks 14th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.