Corn production in Iran
Iran: Corn production was 269,805 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Corn production in Iran, 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 Iran is 269,805 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 6.4% on the previous year and down 83.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corn production in Iran peaked at 2.36 million tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 5,867 tonnes, in 1985.
Iran ranks 88th 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 | 22,333 tonnes | 14,000 tonnes | 35,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 48,300 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 75,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 41,271 tonnes | 5,867 tonnes | 90,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 627,716 tonnes | 130,000 tonnes | 1.16 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.66 million tonnes | 1.06 million tonnes | 2.36 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.32 million tonnes | 608,898 tonnes | 1.91 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 369,007 tonnes | 253,546 tonnes | 563,636 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 85 Tajikistan 340,000 tonnes compare
- 86 Syria 320,113 tonnes compare
- 87 Azerbaijan 302,690 tonnes compare
- 89 Madagascar 265,000 tonnes compare
- 90 Afghanistan 260,000 tonnes compare
- 91 New Zealand 244,444 tonnes compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corn production in Iran?
- Corn production in Iran was 269,805 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 2.36 million tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest corn production recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,867 tonnes in 1985.
- How does Iran rank for corn production?
- Iran ranks 88th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corn production rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.