Maize production in Chile
Chile: Maize production was 530,937 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
530,937
Change on year
down 2.2%
World rank
77th
of 176 countries
All-time high
1.54 million
in 2015
All-time low
153,792
in 1969
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Maize production in Chile, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, maize production in Chile stood at 530,937.
That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and down 55.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Chile peaked at 1.54 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 153,792, in 1969.
Chile ranks 77th 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 Chile, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 162,810 | — |
| 1962 | 180,760 | +11.0% |
| 1963 | 176,020 | -2.6% |
| 1964 | 241,520 | +37.2% |
| 1965 | 260,000 | +7.7% |
| 1966 | 285,327 | +9.7% |
| 1967 | 362,200 | +26.9% |
| 1968 | 320,810 | -11.4% |
| 1969 | 153,792 | -52.1% |
| 1970 | 239,052 | +55.4% |
| 1971 | 258,300 | +8.1% |
| 1972 | 282,990 | +9.6% |
| 1973 | 294,016 | +3.9% |
| 1974 | 366,300 | +24.6% |
| 1975 | 328,987 | -10.2% |
| 1976 | 247,950 | -24.6% |
| 1977 | 355,320 | +43.3% |
| 1978 | 256,880 | -27.7% |
| 1979 | 489,270 | +90.5% |
| 1980 | 405,190 | -17.2% |
| 1981 | 518,150 | +27.9% |
| 1982 | 425,000 | -18.0% |
| 1983 | 511,550 | +20.4% |
| 1984 | 721,390 | +41.0% |
| 1985 | 771,776 | +7.0% |
| 1986 | 721,289 | -6.5% |
| 1987 | 617,244 | -14.4% |
| 1988 | 660,855 | +7.1% |
| 1989 | 938,464 | +42.0% |
| 1990 | 823,150 | -12.3% |
| 1991 | 835,723 | +1.5% |
| 1992 | 911,056 | +9.0% |
| 1993 | 899,496 | -1.3% |
| 1994 | 937,250 | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 942,223 | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 931,572 | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 880,735 | -5.5% |
| 1998 | 943,276 | +7.1% |
| 1999 | 624,037 | -33.8% |
| 2000 | 652,019 | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 778,498 | +19.4% |
| 2002 | 924,211 | +18.7% |
| 2003 | 1.19 million | +28.7% |
| 2004 | 1.32 million | +11.0% |
| 2005 | 1.51 million | +14.2% |
| 2006 | 1.38 million | -8.3% |
| 2007 | 1.12 million | -18.8% |
| 2008 | 1.37 million | +21.6% |
| 2009 | 1.35 million | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 1.36 million | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 1.44 million | +5.9% |
| 2012 | 1.49 million | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 1.52 million | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 1.19 million | -21.9% |
| 2015 | 1.54 million | +29.7% |
| 2016 | 1.17 million | -23.7% |
| 2017 | 1.06 million | -9.5% |
| 2018 | 1.11 million | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 973,178 | -12.4% |
| 2020 | 592,988 | -39.1% |
| 2021 | 793,822 | +33.9% |
| 2022 | 608,006 | -23.4% |
| 2023 | 543,126 | -10.7% |
| 2024 | 530,937 | -2.2% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 530,937 is above the median for high income countries, which is 100,370, 5.3× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Chile's 530,937 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 175,000, 3.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 238,138 | 153,792 | 362,200 | 9 |
| 1970s | 311,906 | 239,052 | 489,270 | 10 |
| 1980s | 629,091 | 405,190 | 938,464 | 10 |
| 1990s | 872,852 | 624,037 | 943,276 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.16 million | 652,019 | 1.51 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.29 million | 973,178 | 1.54 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 613,776 | 530,937 | 793,822 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chile
More reference data data for Chile
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9268 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2204 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 5.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.2 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Chile?
- Maize production in Chile was 530,937 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 1.54 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 153,792 in 1969.
- How does Chile rank for maize production?
- Chile ranks 77th out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Maize production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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