Maize production in Myanmar
Myanmar: Maize production was 2.05 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.05 million
Change on year
down 6.8%
World rank
48th
of 176 countries
All-time high
2.30 million
in 2022
All-time low
47,347
in 1965
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Maize production in Myanmar, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, maize production in Myanmar stood at 2.05 million.
The figure is down 6.8% on the previous year and up 21.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Myanmar peaked at 2.30 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 47,347, 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.
Maize production in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 54,894 | — |
| 1962 | 66,371 | +20.9% |
| 1963 | 74,112 | +11.7% |
| 1964 | 53,389 | -28.0% |
| 1965 | 47,347 | -11.3% |
| 1966 | 55,984 | +18.2% |
| 1967 | 68,075 | +21.6% |
| 1968 | 61,861 | -9.1% |
| 1969 | 47,608 | -23.0% |
| 1970 | 47,471 | -0.3% |
| 1971 | 57,442 | +21.0% |
| 1972 | 55,845 | -2.8% |
| 1973 | 61,877 | +10.8% |
| 1974 | 65,027 | +5.1% |
| 1975 | 61,369 | -5.6% |
| 1976 | 58,321 | -5.0% |
| 1977 | 75,289 | +29.1% |
| 1978 | 76,988 | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 126,496 | +64.3% |
| 1980 | 166,347 | +31.5% |
| 1981 | 206,066 | +23.9% |
| 1982 | 239,199 | +16.1% |
| 1983 | 309,556 | +29.4% |
| 1984 | 303,307 | -2.0% |
| 1985 | 298,798 | -1.5% |
| 1986 | 285,581 | -4.4% |
| 1987 | 223,687 | -21.7% |
| 1988 | 192,990 | -13.7% |
| 1989 | 193,730 | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 187,024 | -3.5% |
| 1991 | 188,100 | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 205,000 | +9.0% |
| 1993 | 201,400 | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 279,900 | +39.0% |
| 1995 | 270,400 | -3.4% |
| 1996 | 281,400 | +4.1% |
| 1997 | 303,400 | +7.8% |
| 1998 | 297,900 | -1.8% |
| 1999 | 343,600 | +15.3% |
| 2000 | 358,900 | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 524,000 | +46.0% |
| 2002 | 593,400 | +13.2% |
| 2003 | 692,900 | +16.8% |
| 2004 | 771,100 | +11.3% |
| 2005 | 903,500 | +17.2% |
| 2006 | 1.02 million | +12.4% |
| 2007 | 1.13 million | +11.1% |
| 2008 | 1.18 million | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 1.23 million | +3.5% |
| 2010 | 1.35 million | +10.5% |
| 2011 | 1.46 million | +7.9% |
| 2012 | 1.50 million | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 1.60 million | +6.6% |
| 2014 | 1.69 million | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 1.75 million | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 1.83 million | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 1.91 million | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 1.98 million | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 1.99 million | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 2.07 million | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 2.27 million | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 2.30 million | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 2.20 million | -4.5% |
| 2024 | 2.05 million | -6.8% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 2.05 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 805,250, 2.5× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 2.05 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 345,736, 5.9× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 58,849 | 47,347 | 74,112 | 9 |
| 1970s | 68,612 | 47,471 | 126,496 | 10 |
| 1980s | 241,926 | 166,347 | 309,556 | 10 |
| 1990s | 255,812 | 187,024 | 343,600 | 10 |
| 2000s | 839,810 | 358,900 | 1.23 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.71 million | 1.35 million | 1.99 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.18 million | 2.05 million | 2.30 million | 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 maize production in Myanmar?
- Maize production in Myanmar was 2.05 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 2.30 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 47,347 in 1965.
- How does Myanmar rank for maize production?
- Myanmar ranks 48th out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Maize production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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