Maize production in Netherlands
Netherlands: Maize production was 122,710 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize production in Netherlands, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Netherlands recorded 122,710 for maize production in 2024.
The figure is down 19.2% on the previous year and down 29.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Netherlands peaked at 252,300 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 179, in 1963.
That places Netherlands 102nd out of 176 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.
Maize production in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 729 | — |
| 1962 | 293 | -59.8% |
| 1963 | 179 | -38.9% |
| 1964 | 200 | +11.7% |
| 1965 | 200 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 200 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 800 | +300.0% |
| 1968 | 200 | -75.0% |
| 1969 | 376 | +88.0% |
| 1970 | 4,000 | +963.8% |
| 1971 | 11,000 | +175.0% |
| 1972 | 10,000 | -9.1% |
| 1973 | 11,000 | +10.0% |
| 1974 | 10,000 | -9.1% |
| 1975 | 7,000 | -30.0% |
| 1976 | 5,000 | -28.6% |
| 1977 | 5,000 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 5,000 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 2,000 | -60.0% |
| 1980 | 2,000 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 510 | -74.5% |
| 1982 | 1,000 | +96.1% |
| 1983 | 2,000 | +100.0% |
| 1984 | 1,000 | -50.0% |
| 1985 | 5,000 | +400.0% |
| 1986 | 2,000 | -60.0% |
| 1987 | 3,000 | +50.0% |
| 1988 | 4,000 | +33.3% |
| 1989 | 5,000 | +25.0% |
| 1990 | 30,000 | +500.0% |
| 1991 | 90,000 | +200.0% |
| 1992 | 62,600 | -30.4% |
| 1993 | 94,600 | +51.1% |
| 1994 | 83,100 | -12.2% |
| 1995 | 63,400 | -23.7% |
| 1996 | 87,200 | +37.5% |
| 1997 | 64,000 | -26.6% |
| 1998 | 150,700 | +135.5% |
| 1999 | 112,300 | -25.5% |
| 2000 | 223,300 | +98.8% |
| 2001 | 242,000 | +8.4% |
| 2002 | 230,000 | -5.0% |
| 2003 | 206,000 | -10.4% |
| 2004 | 190,000 | -7.8% |
| 2005 | 183,000 | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 181,200 | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 230,600 | +27.3% |
| 2008 | 252,300 | +9.4% |
| 2009 | 244,911 | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 196,903 | -19.6% |
| 2011 | 204,400 | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 191,363 | -6.4% |
| 2013 | 185,284 | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 173,066 | -6.6% |
| 2015 | 121,114 | -30.0% |
| 2016 | 84,641 | -30.1% |
| 2017 | 116,711 | +37.9% |
| 2018 | 89,280 | -23.5% |
| 2019 | 148,300 | +66.1% |
| 2020 | 165,790 | +11.8% |
| 2021 | 171,420 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 176,900 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 151,930 | -14.1% |
| 2024 | 122,710 | -19.2% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 122,710 is above the median for high income countries, which is 100,370, 1.2× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 122,710 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 712,240, 17% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize production in Netherlands changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | +963.8% | 376 | 4,000 |
| 1990 | +500.0% | 5,000 | 30,000 |
| 1985 | +400.0% | 1,000 | 5,000 |
| 1967 | +300.0% | 200 | 800 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 353 | 179 | 800 | 9 |
| 1970s | 7,000 | 2,000 | 11,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,551 | 510 | 5,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 83,790 | 30,000 | 150,700 | 10 |
| 2000s | 218,331 | 181,200 | 252,300 | 10 |
| 2010s | 151,106 | 84,641 | 204,400 | 10 |
| 2020s | 157,750 | 122,710 | 176,900 | 5 |
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More reference data data for Netherlands
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5851 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6002 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Netherlands?
- Maize production in Netherlands was 122,710 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 252,300 in 2008.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 179 in 1963.
- How does Netherlands rank for maize production?
- Netherlands ranks 102nd out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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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