Corn production in Brazil
Brazil: Corn production was 114.95 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Corn production in Brazil, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, corn production in Brazil stood at 114.95 million tonnes.
That represents a change of down 12.9% on the previous year and up 43.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corn production in Brazil peaked at 131.95 million tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 9.04 million tonnes, in 1961.
That places Brazil 3rd out of 175 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.14 million tonnes | 9.04 million tonnes | 12.82 million tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 15.69 million tonnes | 13.57 million tonnes | 19.26 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 22.39 million tonnes | 18.73 million tonnes | 26.79 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 29.87 million tonnes | 21.35 million tonnes | 36.27 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 43.99 million tonnes | 32.32 million tonnes | 58.93 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 77.31 million tonnes | 55.36 million tonnes | 101.13 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 109.78 million tonnes | 88.27 million tonnes | 131.95 million tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corn production in Brazil?
- Corn production in Brazil was 114.95 million tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corn production recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 131.95 million tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest corn production recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.04 million tonnes in 1961.
- How does Brazil rank for corn production?
- Brazil ranks 3rd out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corn production rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Corn production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Corn (maize) production is measured in tonnes.