Maize production in Japan
Japan: Maize production was 168.87 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
168.87
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
159th
of 176 countries
All-time high
116,000
in 1961
All-time low
144.48
in 2015
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Maize production in Japan, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize production in Japan is 168.87, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Japan peaked at 116,000 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 144.48, 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.
Maize production in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 116,000 | — |
| 1962 | 103,600 | -10.7% |
| 1963 | 103,500 | -0.1% |
| 1964 | 83,800 | -19.0% |
| 1965 | 75,300 | -10.1% |
| 1966 | 63,300 | -15.9% |
| 1967 | 60,900 | -3.8% |
| 1968 | 51,400 | -15.6% |
| 1969 | 39,700 | -22.8% |
| 1970 | 32,900 | -17.1% |
| 1971 | 25,000 | -24.0% |
| 1972 | 23,000 | -8.0% |
| 1973 | 17,000 | -26.1% |
| 1974 | 13,300 | -21.8% |
| 1975 | 14,000 | +5.3% |
| 1976 | 11,000 | -21.4% |
| 1977 | 8,130 | -26.1% |
| 1978 | 7,000 | -13.9% |
| 1979 | 5,000 | -28.6% |
| 1980 | 3,500 | -30.0% |
| 1981 | 3,150 | -10.0% |
| 1982 | 2,050 | -34.9% |
| 1983 | 1,067 | -48.0% |
| 1984 | 1,570 | +47.1% |
| 1985 | 1,560 | -0.6% |
| 1986 | 1,000 | -35.9% |
| 1987 | 1,000 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 800 | -20.0% |
| 1989 | 800 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 807 | +0.9% |
| 1991 | 769.88 | -4.6% |
| 1992 | 700 | -9.1% |
| 1993 | 500 | -28.6% |
| 1994 | 420 | -16.0% |
| 1995 | 300 | -28.6% |
| 1996 | 250 | -16.7% |
| 1997 | 270 | +8.0% |
| 1998 | 230 | -14.8% |
| 1999 | 180 | -21.7% |
| 2000 | 180.38 | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 170 | -5.8% |
| 2002 | 160 | -5.9% |
| 2003 | 155.17 | -3.0% |
| 2004 | 150 | -3.3% |
| 2005 | 151.47 | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 153.19 | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 155 | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 160 | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 165 | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 166.46 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 167.81 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 170 | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 180 | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 185.95 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 144.48 | -22.3% |
| 2016 | 170.14 | +17.8% |
| 2017 | 173.26 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 162.63 | -6.1% |
| 2019 | 168.68 | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 171.7 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 167.67 | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 169.35 | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 169.57 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 168.87 | -0.4% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 168.87 is below the median for high income countries, which is 100,370, 0% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Japan's 168.87 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 345,736, 0% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 77,500 | 39,700 | 116,000 | 9 |
| 1970s | 15,633 | 5,000 | 32,900 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,650 | 800 | 3,500 | 10 |
| 1990s | 442.69 | 180 | 807 | 10 |
| 2000s | 160.02 | 150 | 180.38 | 10 |
| 2010s | 168.94 | 144.48 | 185.95 | 10 |
| 2020s | 169.43 | 167.67 | 171.7 | 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 maize production in Japan?
- Maize production in Japan was 168.87 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 116,000 in 1961.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 144.48 in 2015.
- How does Japan rank for maize production?
- Japan ranks 159th out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Maize production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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