Corn production in Madagascar
Madagascar: Corn production was 265,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Corn production in Madagascar, 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 Madagascar is 265,000 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 27.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corn production in Madagascar peaked at 447,948 tonnes in 2012 and was at its lowest, 102,700 tonnes, in 1962.
That places Madagascar 89th 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 | 128,249 tonnes | 102,700 tonnes | 145,515 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 116,277 tonnes | 105,805 tonnes | 136,045 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 140,240 tonnes | 113,000 tonnes | 160,475 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 161,200 tonnes | 130,000 tonnes | 180,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 325,746 tonnes | 169,800 tonnes | 430,334 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 339,668 tonnes | 215,000 tonnes | 447,948 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 251,377 tonnes | 224,883 tonnes | 268,062 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
- 86 Syria 320,113 tonnes compare
- 87 Azerbaijan 302,690 tonnes compare
- 88 Iran 269,805 tonnes compare
- 90 Afghanistan 260,000 tonnes compare
- 91 New Zealand 244,444 tonnes compare
- 92 Sri Lanka 223,496 tonnes compare
More reference data data for Madagascar
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.7356 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.1142 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.0487 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.8079 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.3162 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 280.82 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is corn production in Madagascar?
- Corn production in Madagascar was 265,000 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 Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 447,948 tonnes in 2012.
- What is the lowest corn production recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 102,700 tonnes in 1962.
- How does Madagascar rank for corn production?
- Madagascar ranks 89th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corn production rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.