Corn production in Germany
Germany: Corn production was 5.01 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.01 million tonnes
Change on year
up 11.4%
World rank
25th
of 176 countries
All-time high
5.51 million tonnes
in 2012
All-time low
26,151 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Corn production in Germany, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for corn production in Germany is 5.01 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 11.4% on the previous year and down 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corn production in Germany peaked at 5.51 million tonnes in 2012 and was at its lowest, 26,151 tonnes, in 1961.
Germany ranks 25th of 176 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Corn production in Germany, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 26,151 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 45,259 tonnes | +73.1% |
| 1963 | 50,249 tonnes | +11.0% |
| 1964 | 65,010 tonnes | +29.4% |
| 1965 | 99,002 tonnes | +52.3% |
| 1966 | 128,441 tonnes | +29.7% |
| 1967 | 197,485 tonnes | +53.8% |
| 1968 | 288,989 tonnes | +46.3% |
| 1969 | 403,522 tonnes | +39.6% |
| 1970 | 521,057 tonnes | +29.1% |
| 1971 | 602,993 tonnes | +15.7% |
| 1972 | 591,044 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1973 | 586,399 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1974 | 523,800 tonnes | -10.7% |
| 1975 | 532,412 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1976 | 479,726 tonnes | -9.9% |
| 1977 | 581,311 tonnes | +21.2% |
| 1978 | 619,416 tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1979 | 746,481 tonnes | +20.5% |
| 1980 | 675,807 tonnes | -9.5% |
| 1981 | 835,360 tonnes | +23.6% |
| 1982 | 1.06 million tonnes | +26.3% |
| 1983 | 933,853 tonnes | -11.5% |
| 1984 | 1.03 million tonnes | +9.9% |
| 1985 | 1.20 million tonnes | +17.4% |
| 1986 | 1.30 million tonnes | +8.2% |
| 1987 | 1.22 million tonnes | -6.6% |
| 1988 | 1.54 million tonnes | +26.3% |
| 1989 | 1.57 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1990 | 1.55 million tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1991 | 1.94 million tonnes | +24.8% |
| 1992 | 2.14 million tonnes | +10.4% |
| 1993 | 2.66 million tonnes | +24.2% |
| 1994 | 2.45 million tonnes | -7.9% |
| 1995 | 2.39 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 1996 | 2.91 million tonnes | +21.6% |
| 1997 | 3.19 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1998 | 2.78 million tonnes | -12.8% |
| 1999 | 3.26 million tonnes | +17.1% |
| 2000 | 3.32 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 3.50 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2002 | 3.74 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 3.42 million tonnes | -8.5% |
| 2004 | 4.20 million tonnes | +22.7% |
| 2005 | 4.08 million tonnes | -2.8% |
| 2006 | 3.22 million tonnes | -21.1% |
| 2007 | 3.81 million tonnes | +18.3% |
| 2008 | 5.11 million tonnes | +34.0% |
| 2009 | 4.53 million tonnes | -11.3% |
| 2010 | 4.21 million tonnes | -7.0% |
| 2011 | 5.18 million tonnes | +23.1% |
| 2012 | 5.51 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 4.39 million tonnes | -20.4% |
| 2014 | 5.14 million tonnes | +17.2% |
| 2015 | 3.97 million tonnes | -22.7% |
| 2016 | 4.02 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 4.55 million tonnes | +13.2% |
| 2018 | 3.34 million tonnes | -26.5% |
| 2019 | 3.66 million tonnes | +9.6% |
| 2020 | 4.02 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 2021 | 4.46 million tonnes | +11.0% |
| 2022 | 3.84 million tonnes | -14.0% |
| 2023 | 4.50 million tonnes | +17.2% |
| 2024 | 5.01 million tonnes | +11.4% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 5.01 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 100,370 tonnes, 49.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Germany's 5.01 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 712,240 tonnes, 7.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 144,901 tonnes | 26,151 tonnes | 403,522 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 578,464 tonnes | 479,726 tonnes | 746,481 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.14 million tonnes | 675,807 tonnes | 1.57 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.53 million tonnes | 1.55 million tonnes | 3.26 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.89 million tonnes | 3.22 million tonnes | 5.11 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.40 million tonnes | 3.34 million tonnes | 5.51 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.37 million tonnes | 3.84 million tonnes | 5.01 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is corn production in Germany?
- Corn production in Germany was 5.01 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 5.51 million tonnes in 2012.
- What is the lowest corn production recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 26,151 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Germany rank for corn production?
- Germany ranks 25th out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corn production rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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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Corn (maize) production is measured in tonnes.