Corn production in Myanmar
Myanmar: Corn production was 2.05 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.05 million tonnes
Change on year
down 6.8%
World rank
48th
of 176 countries
All-time high
2.30 million tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
47,347 tonnes
in 1965
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Corn production in Myanmar, 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 Myanmar stood at 2.05 million tonnes.
The figure is down 6.8% on the previous year and up 21.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corn production in Myanmar peaked at 2.30 million tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 47,347 tonnes, in 1965.
Myanmar ranks 48th of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Corn production in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 54,894 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 66,371 tonnes | +20.9% |
| 1963 | 74,112 tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1964 | 53,389 tonnes | -28.0% |
| 1965 | 47,347 tonnes | -11.3% |
| 1966 | 55,984 tonnes | +18.2% |
| 1967 | 68,075 tonnes | +21.6% |
| 1968 | 61,861 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1969 | 47,608 tonnes | -23.0% |
| 1970 | 47,471 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1971 | 57,442 tonnes | +21.0% |
| 1972 | 55,845 tonnes | -2.8% |
| 1973 | 61,877 tonnes | +10.8% |
| 1974 | 65,027 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1975 | 61,369 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1976 | 58,321 tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1977 | 75,289 tonnes | +29.1% |
| 1978 | 76,988 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 126,496 tonnes | +64.3% |
| 1980 | 166,347 tonnes | +31.5% |
| 1981 | 206,066 tonnes | +23.9% |
| 1982 | 239,199 tonnes | +16.1% |
| 1983 | 309,556 tonnes | +29.4% |
| 1984 | 303,307 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1985 | 298,798 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 1986 | 285,581 tonnes | -4.4% |
| 1987 | 223,687 tonnes | -21.7% |
| 1988 | 192,990 tonnes | -13.7% |
| 1989 | 193,730 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 187,024 tonnes | -3.5% |
| 1991 | 188,100 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 205,000 tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1993 | 201,400 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 279,900 tonnes | +39.0% |
| 1995 | 270,400 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1996 | 281,400 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1997 | 303,400 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1998 | 297,900 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1999 | 343,600 tonnes | +15.3% |
| 2000 | 358,900 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 524,000 tonnes | +46.0% |
| 2002 | 593,400 tonnes | +13.2% |
| 2003 | 692,900 tonnes | +16.8% |
| 2004 | 771,100 tonnes | +11.3% |
| 2005 | 903,500 tonnes | +17.2% |
| 2006 | 1.02 million tonnes | +12.4% |
| 2007 | 1.13 million tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2008 | 1.18 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 1.23 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2010 | 1.35 million tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2011 | 1.46 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2012 | 1.50 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 1.60 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2014 | 1.69 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 1.75 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 1.83 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 1.91 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 1.98 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 1.99 million tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 2.07 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 2.27 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 2.30 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 2.20 million tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2024 | 2.05 million tonnes | -6.8% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 2.05 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 805,250 tonnes, 2.5× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 2.05 million tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 345,736 tonnes, 5.9× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 58,849 tonnes | 47,347 tonnes | 74,112 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 68,612 tonnes | 47,471 tonnes | 126,496 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 241,926 tonnes | 166,347 tonnes | 309,556 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 255,812 tonnes | 187,024 tonnes | 343,600 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 839,810 tonnes | 358,900 tonnes | 1.23 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.71 million tonnes | 1.35 million tonnes | 1.99 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.18 million tonnes | 2.05 million tonnes | 2.30 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More reference data data for Myanmar
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 11.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 25.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 73.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 13.8 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is corn production in Myanmar?
- Corn production in Myanmar was 2.05 million 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 2.30 million tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest corn production recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 47,347 tonnes in 1965.
- How does Myanmar rank for corn production?
- Myanmar ranks 48th out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corn production rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.