Corn production in Niger
Niger: Corn production was 44,298 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Corn production in Niger, 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 Niger stood at 44,298 tonnes.
The figure is up 2.1% on the previous year and down 21.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corn production in Niger peaked at 56,597 tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 979 tonnes, in 2005.
Niger ranks 116th of 175 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,408 tonnes | 1,540 tonnes | 4,014 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,140 tonnes | 1,560 tonnes | 11,900 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,226 tonnes | 2,573 tonnes | 11,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,759 tonnes | 1,167 tonnes | 8,160 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,239 tonnes | 979 tonnes | 19,324 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 28,618 tonnes | 6,983 tonnes | 56,597 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 29,178 tonnes | 5,681 tonnes | 46,110 tonnes | 5 |
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- Winter temperature anomalies 2.76 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corn production in Niger?
- Corn production in Niger was 44,298 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 56,597 tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest corn production recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 979 tonnes in 2005.
- How does Niger rank for corn production?
- Niger ranks 116th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corn production rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.