Corn production in Japan
Japan: Corn production was 168.87 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
168.87 tonnes
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
159th
of 176 countries
All-time high
116,000 tonnes
in 1961
All-time low
144.48 tonnes
in 2015
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Corn production in Japan, 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 Japan is 168.87 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corn production in Japan peaked at 116,000 tonnes in 1961 and was at its lowest, 144.48 tonnes, in 2015.
That places Japan 159th out of 176 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.
Corn production in Japan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 116,000 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 103,600 tonnes | -10.7% |
| 1963 | 103,500 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1964 | 83,800 tonnes | -19.0% |
| 1965 | 75,300 tonnes | -10.1% |
| 1966 | 63,300 tonnes | -15.9% |
| 1967 | 60,900 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 1968 | 51,400 tonnes | -15.6% |
| 1969 | 39,700 tonnes | -22.8% |
| 1970 | 32,900 tonnes | -17.1% |
| 1971 | 25,000 tonnes | -24.0% |
| 1972 | 23,000 tonnes | -8.0% |
| 1973 | 17,000 tonnes | -26.1% |
| 1974 | 13,300 tonnes | -21.8% |
| 1975 | 14,000 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1976 | 11,000 tonnes | -21.4% |
| 1977 | 8,130 tonnes | -26.1% |
| 1978 | 7,000 tonnes | -13.9% |
| 1979 | 5,000 tonnes | -28.6% |
| 1980 | 3,500 tonnes | -30.0% |
| 1981 | 3,150 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 1982 | 2,050 tonnes | -34.9% |
| 1983 | 1,067 tonnes | -48.0% |
| 1984 | 1,570 tonnes | +47.1% |
| 1985 | 1,560 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1986 | 1,000 tonnes | -35.9% |
| 1987 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 800 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 1989 | 800 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 807 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1991 | 769.88 tonnes | -4.6% |
| 1992 | 700 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1993 | 500 tonnes | -28.6% |
| 1994 | 420 tonnes | -16.0% |
| 1995 | 300 tonnes | -28.6% |
| 1996 | 250 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 1997 | 270 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1998 | 230 tonnes | -14.8% |
| 1999 | 180 tonnes | -21.7% |
| 2000 | 180.38 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 170 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 2002 | 160 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2003 | 155.17 tonnes | -3.0% |
| 2004 | 150 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2005 | 151.47 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 153.19 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 155 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 160 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 165 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 166.46 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 167.81 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 170 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 180 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 185.95 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 144.48 tonnes | -22.3% |
| 2016 | 170.14 tonnes | +17.8% |
| 2017 | 173.26 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 162.63 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2019 | 168.68 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 171.7 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 167.67 tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 169.35 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 169.57 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 168.87 tonnes | -0.4% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 168.87 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 100,370 tonnes, 0% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Japan's 168.87 tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 345,736 tonnes, 0% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 77,500 tonnes | 39,700 tonnes | 116,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 15,633 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 32,900 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,650 tonnes | 800 tonnes | 3,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 442.69 tonnes | 180 tonnes | 807 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 160.02 tonnes | 150 tonnes | 180.38 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 168.94 tonnes | 144.48 tonnes | 185.95 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 169.43 tonnes | 167.67 tonnes | 171.7 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More reference data data for Japan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.981 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3629 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 4.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 23.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is corn production in Japan?
- Corn production in Japan was 168.87 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 116,000 tonnes in 1961.
- What is the lowest corn production recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 144.48 tonnes in 2015.
- How does Japan rank for corn production?
- Japan ranks 159th out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corn production rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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.