Maize production in Chad
Chad: Maize production was 394,045 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
394,045
Change on year
up 11.2%
World rank
83rd
of 176 countries
All-time high
455,965
in 2012
All-time low
9,000
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Maize production in Chad, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Chad recorded 394,045 for maize production in 2024.
The figure is up 11.2% on the previous year and up 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Chad peaked at 455,965 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 9,000, in 1961.
Chad ranks 83rd of 176 countries on this measure, 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 Chad, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9,000 | — |
| 1962 | 9,000 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 10,000 | +11.1% |
| 1964 | 12,000 | +20.0% |
| 1965 | 14,000 | +16.7% |
| 1966 | 23,900 | +70.7% |
| 1967 | 30,000 | +25.5% |
| 1968 | 12,000 | -60.0% |
| 1969 | 12,000 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 12,000 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 13,000 | +8.3% |
| 1972 | 13,500 | +3.8% |
| 1973 | 11,000 | -18.5% |
| 1974 | 11,500 | +4.5% |
| 1975 | 15,000 | +30.4% |
| 1976 | 16,000 | +6.7% |
| 1977 | 9,500 | -40.6% |
| 1978 | 15,000 | +57.9% |
| 1979 | 20,000 | +33.3% |
| 1980 | 25,000 | +25.0% |
| 1981 | 35,000 | +40.0% |
| 1982 | 29,700 | -15.1% |
| 1983 | 28,740 | -3.2% |
| 1984 | 17,576 | -38.8% |
| 1985 | 35,147 | +100.0% |
| 1986 | 25,293 | -28.0% |
| 1987 | 18,661 | -26.2% |
| 1988 | 33,871 | +81.5% |
| 1989 | 19,171 | -43.4% |
| 1990 | 28,823 | +50.3% |
| 1991 | 47,775 | +65.8% |
| 1992 | 87,424 | +83.0% |
| 1993 | 61,076 | -30.1% |
| 1994 | 158,896 | +160.2% |
| 1995 | 62,537 | -60.6% |
| 1996 | 74,631 | +19.3% |
| 1997 | 99,141 | +32.8% |
| 1998 | 179,999 | +81.6% |
| 1999 | 94,151 | -47.7% |
| 2000 | 64,014 | -32.0% |
| 2001 | 105,295 | +64.5% |
| 2002 | 84,349 | -19.9% |
| 2003 | 117,978 | +39.9% |
| 2004 | 107,422 | -8.9% |
| 2005 | 201,305 | +87.4% |
| 2006 | 183,946 | -8.6% |
| 2007 | 201,257 | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 225,993 | +12.3% |
| 2009 | 209,031 | -7.5% |
| 2010 | 215,797 | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 299,472 | +38.8% |
| 2012 | 455,965 | +52.3% |
| 2013 | 417,986 | -8.3% |
| 2014 | 332,889 | -20.4% |
| 2015 | 349,500 | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 443,779 | +27.0% |
| 2017 | 396,506 | -10.7% |
| 2018 | 437,898 | +10.4% |
| 2019 | 414,606 | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 407,371 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 364,631 | -10.5% |
| 2022 | 363,985 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 354,241 | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 394,045 | +11.2% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 394,045 is above the median for low income countries, which is 292,556, 1.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Chad's 394,045 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 590,000, 67% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14,656 | 9,000 | 30,000 | 9 |
| 1970s | 13,650 | 9,500 | 20,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 26,816 | 17,576 | 35,147 | 10 |
| 1990s | 89,445 | 28,823 | 179,999 | 10 |
| 2000s | 150,059 | 64,014 | 225,993 | 10 |
| 2010s | 376,440 | 215,797 | 455,965 | 10 |
| 2020s | 376,855 | 354,241 | 407,371 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chad
More reference data data for Chad
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3078 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 13.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1797 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 14.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5525 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 58.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9785 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Chad?
- Maize production in Chad was 394,045 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 455,965 in 2012.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,000 in 1961.
- How does Chad rank for maize production?
- Chad ranks 83rd out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Maize production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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