Corn production in Iraq
Iraq: Corn production was 500,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Corn production in Iraq, 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 Iraq stood at 500,000 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 7.1% on the previous year and up 72.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corn production in Iraq peaked at 831,345 tonnes in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1,898 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Iraq 79th out of 175 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 3,368 tonnes | 1,898 tonnes | 4,785 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 36,728 tonnes | 5,902 tonnes | 82,210 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 52,218 tonnes | 28,100 tonnes | 103,600 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 165,990 tonnes | 90,000 tonnes | 280,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 289,407 tonnes | 55,000 tonnes | 416,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 355,167 tonnes | 182,340 tonnes | 831,345 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 465,600 tonnes | 374,400 tonnes | 538,251 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corn production in Iraq?
- Corn production in Iraq was 500,000 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 Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 831,345 tonnes in 2013.
- What is the lowest corn production recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,898 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Iraq rank for corn production?
- Iraq ranks 79th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corn production rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.