Corn production in Namibia

Namibia: Corn production was 30,056 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
30,056 tonnes
Change on year
down 59.3%
World rank
118th
of 175 countries
All-time high
98,856 tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
6,779 tonnes
in 1987
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Corn production in Namibia, 1961–2024

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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 Namibia stood at 30,056 tonnes.

The figure is down 59.3% on the previous year and down 46.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, corn production in Namibia peaked at 98,856 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 6,779 tonnes, in 1987.

That places Namibia 118th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 21,667 tonnes 20,000 tonnes 23,000 tonnes 9
1970s 26,400 tonnes 23,000 tonnes 30,000 tonnes 10
1980s 24,374 tonnes 6,779 tonnes 35,000 tonnes 10
1990s 28,038 tonnes 10,715 tonnes 51,185 tonnes 10
2000s 41,670 tonnes 27,700 tonnes 60,853 tonnes 10
2010s 56,523 tonnes 40,000 tonnes 87,600 tonnes 10
2020s 68,217 tonnes 30,056 tonnes 98,856 tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Namibia

  1. 115 Gabon 45,976 tonnes compare
  2. 116 Niger 44,298 tonnes compare
  3. 117 Israel 43,671 tonnes compare
  4. 119 Kuwait 30,030 tonnes compare
  5. 120 Bhutan 27,636 tonnes compare
  6. 121 Sierra Leone 27,443 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is corn production in Namibia?
Corn production in Namibia was 30,056 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 Namibia?
The highest recorded value was 98,856 tonnes in 2022.
What is the lowest corn production recorded in Namibia?
The lowest recorded value was 6,779 tonnes in 1987.
How does Namibia rank for corn production?
Namibia ranks 118th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
Is corn production rising or falling in Namibia?
Over the last ten years it is down 46.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Namibia 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

Indicator
Corn production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
176 places, 9,538 data points, 1961–2024
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Corn (maize) production is measured in tonnes.