Corn production in Namibia
Namibia: Corn production was 30,056 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Corn production in Namibia, 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 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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
Corn (maize) production is measured in tonnes.