Corn production in Malaysia
Malaysia: Corn production was 1,317 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Corn production in Malaysia, 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 Malaysia is 1,317 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 131.9% on the previous year and up 178.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, corn production in Malaysia peaked at 35,000 tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 473.8 tonnes, in 2021.
That places Malaysia 148th out of 175 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11,827 tonnes | 8,000 tonnes | 16,556 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 15,978 tonnes | 8,000 tonnes | 25,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 21,400 tonnes | 8,000 tonnes | 34,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 35,000 tonnes | 35,000 tonnes | 35,000 tonnes | 1 |
| 2020s | 799.76 tonnes | 473.8 tonnes | 1,317 tonnes | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corn production in Malaysia?
- Corn production in Malaysia was 1,317 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 Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 35,000 tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest corn production recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 473.8 tonnes in 2021.
- How does Malaysia rank for corn production?
- Malaysia ranks 148th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Malaysia 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.