Corn production in Chile
Chile: Corn production was 530,937 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Corn production in Chile, 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 Chile stood at 530,937 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and down 55.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corn production in Chile peaked at 1.54 million tonnes in 2015 and was at its lowest, 153,792 tonnes, in 1969.
Chile ranks 76th of 175 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 238,138 tonnes | 153,792 tonnes | 362,200 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 311,906 tonnes | 239,052 tonnes | 489,270 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 629,091 tonnes | 405,190 tonnes | 938,464 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 872,852 tonnes | 624,037 tonnes | 943,276 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.16 million tonnes | 652,019 tonnes | 1.51 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.29 million tonnes | 973,178 tonnes | 1.54 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 613,776 tonnes | 530,937 tonnes | 793,822 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corn production in Chile?
- Corn production in Chile was 530,937 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 Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 1.54 million tonnes in 2015.
- What is the lowest corn production recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 153,792 tonnes in 1969.
- How does Chile rank for corn production?
- Chile ranks 76th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corn production rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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.