Corn production in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Corn production was 8,042 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Corn production in Costa Rica, 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 Costa Rica stood at 8,042 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.8% on the previous year and down 22.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corn production in Costa Rica peaked at 127,000 tonnes in 1987 and was at its lowest, 6,026 tonnes, in 2021.
That places Costa Rica 135th out of 175 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 | 69,655 tonnes | 51,913 tonnes | 84,771 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 72,258 tonnes | 60,519 tonnes | 91,672 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 98,419 tonnes | 75,314 tonnes | 127,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 37,012 tonnes | 24,066 tonnes | 66,499 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,249 tonnes | 11,600 tonnes | 23,860 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,469 tonnes | 6,720 tonnes | 18,765 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,455 tonnes | 6,026 tonnes | 14,181 tonnes | 5 |
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- 132 Congo 13,000 tonnes compare
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- 136 New Caledonia 7,326 tonnes compare
- 137 Turkmenistan 6,740 tonnes compare
- 138 Armenia 6,298 tonnes compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corn production in Costa Rica?
- Corn production in Costa Rica was 8,042 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 Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 127,000 tonnes in 1987.
- What is the lowest corn production recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,026 tonnes in 2021.
- How does Costa Rica rank for corn production?
- Costa Rica ranks 135th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corn production rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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.