Maize production in Germany
Germany: Maize production was 5.01 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.01 million
Change on year
up 11.4%
World rank
25th
of 176 countries
All-time high
5.51 million
in 2012
All-time low
26,151
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Maize production in Germany, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize production in Germany is 5.01 million, 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, maize production in Germany peaked at 5.51 million in 2012 and was at its lowest, 26,151, 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.
Maize production in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 26,151 | — |
| 1962 | 45,259 | +73.1% |
| 1963 | 50,249 | +11.0% |
| 1964 | 65,010 | +29.4% |
| 1965 | 99,002 | +52.3% |
| 1966 | 128,441 | +29.7% |
| 1967 | 197,485 | +53.8% |
| 1968 | 288,989 | +46.3% |
| 1969 | 403,522 | +39.6% |
| 1970 | 521,057 | +29.1% |
| 1971 | 602,993 | +15.7% |
| 1972 | 591,044 | -2.0% |
| 1973 | 586,399 | -0.8% |
| 1974 | 523,800 | -10.7% |
| 1975 | 532,412 | +1.6% |
| 1976 | 479,726 | -9.9% |
| 1977 | 581,311 | +21.2% |
| 1978 | 619,416 | +6.6% |
| 1979 | 746,481 | +20.5% |
| 1980 | 675,807 | -9.5% |
| 1981 | 835,360 | +23.6% |
| 1982 | 1.06 million | +26.3% |
| 1983 | 933,853 | -11.5% |
| 1984 | 1.03 million | +9.9% |
| 1985 | 1.20 million | +17.4% |
| 1986 | 1.30 million | +8.2% |
| 1987 | 1.22 million | -6.6% |
| 1988 | 1.54 million | +26.3% |
| 1989 | 1.57 million | +2.3% |
| 1990 | 1.55 million | -1.4% |
| 1991 | 1.94 million | +24.8% |
| 1992 | 2.14 million | +10.4% |
| 1993 | 2.66 million | +24.2% |
| 1994 | 2.45 million | -7.9% |
| 1995 | 2.39 million | -2.1% |
| 1996 | 2.91 million | +21.6% |
| 1997 | 3.19 million | +9.5% |
| 1998 | 2.78 million | -12.8% |
| 1999 | 3.26 million | +17.1% |
| 2000 | 3.32 million | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 3.50 million | +5.4% |
| 2002 | 3.74 million | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 3.42 million | -8.5% |
| 2004 | 4.20 million | +22.7% |
| 2005 | 4.08 million | -2.8% |
| 2006 | 3.22 million | -21.1% |
| 2007 | 3.81 million | +18.3% |
| 2008 | 5.11 million | +34.0% |
| 2009 | 4.53 million | -11.3% |
| 2010 | 4.21 million | -7.0% |
| 2011 | 5.18 million | +23.1% |
| 2012 | 5.51 million | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 4.39 million | -20.4% |
| 2014 | 5.14 million | +17.2% |
| 2015 | 3.97 million | -22.7% |
| 2016 | 4.02 million | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 4.55 million | +13.2% |
| 2018 | 3.34 million | -26.5% |
| 2019 | 3.66 million | +9.6% |
| 2020 | 4.02 million | +9.7% |
| 2021 | 4.46 million | +11.0% |
| 2022 | 3.84 million | -14.0% |
| 2023 | 4.50 million | +17.2% |
| 2024 | 5.01 million | +11.4% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 5.01 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 100,370, 49.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Germany's 5.01 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 712,240, 7.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 144,901 | 26,151 | 403,522 | 9 |
| 1970s | 578,464 | 479,726 | 746,481 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.14 million | 675,807 | 1.57 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.53 million | 1.55 million | 3.26 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.89 million | 3.22 million | 5.11 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.40 million | 3.34 million | 5.51 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.37 million | 3.84 million | 5.01 million | 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 maize production in Germany?
- Maize production in Germany was 5.01 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 5.51 million in 2012.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 26,151 in 1961.
- How does Germany rank for maize production?
- Germany ranks 25th out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Maize production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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