Maize production in Pakistan
Pakistan: Maize production was 9.20 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
9.20 million
Change on year
down 5.5%
World rank
18th
of 176 countries
All-time high
10.98 million
in 2022
All-time low
482,600
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Maize production in Pakistan, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, maize production in Pakistan stood at 9.20 million.
The figure is down 5.5% on the previous year and up 86.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Pakistan peaked at 10.98 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 482,600, in 1962.
Pakistan ranks 18th of 176 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize production in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 487,680 | — |
| 1962 | 482,600 | -1.0% |
| 1963 | 526,300 | +9.1% |
| 1964 | 528,300 | +0.4% |
| 1965 | 539,500 | +2.1% |
| 1966 | 587,250 | +8.9% |
| 1967 | 791,500 | +34.8% |
| 1968 | 625,900 | -20.9% |
| 1969 | 667,500 | +6.6% |
| 1970 | 717,300 | +7.5% |
| 1971 | 705,100 | -1.7% |
| 1972 | 705,952 | +0.1% |
| 1973 | 767,727 | +8.8% |
| 1974 | 746,898 | -2.7% |
| 1975 | 802,476 | +7.4% |
| 1976 | 763,866 | -4.8% |
| 1977 | 820,900 | +7.5% |
| 1978 | 798,600 | -2.7% |
| 1979 | 875,200 | +9.6% |
| 1980 | 970,400 | +10.9% |
| 1981 | 930,400 | -4.1% |
| 1982 | 1.01 million | +8.1% |
| 1983 | 1.01 million | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 1.03 million | +1.4% |
| 1985 | 1.01 million | -1.8% |
| 1986 | 1.11 million | +10.1% |
| 1987 | 1.13 million | +1.4% |
| 1988 | 1.20 million | +6.9% |
| 1989 | 1.18 million | -2.1% |
| 1990 | 1.18 million | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 1.20 million | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 1.18 million | -1.6% |
| 1993 | 1.21 million | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 1.32 million | +8.7% |
| 1995 | 1.50 million | +14.1% |
| 1996 | 1.49 million | -0.9% |
| 1997 | 1.52 million | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 1.67 million | +9.8% |
| 1999 | 1.65 million | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 1.64 million | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 1.66 million | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 1.74 million | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 1.90 million | +9.2% |
| 2004 | 2.80 million | +47.4% |
| 2005 | 3.11 million | +11.2% |
| 2006 | 3.09 million | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 3.60 million | +16.7% |
| 2008 | 3.59 million | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 3.26 million | -9.2% |
| 2010 | 3.71 million | +13.7% |
| 2011 | 4.34 million | +17.0% |
| 2012 | 4.22 million | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 4.94 million | +17.2% |
| 2014 | 4.94 million | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 5.27 million | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 6.13 million | +16.4% |
| 2017 | 5.90 million | -3.8% |
| 2018 | 6.83 million | +15.7% |
| 2019 | 7.88 million | +15.5% |
| 2020 | 8.94 million | +13.4% |
| 2021 | 9.52 million | +6.5% |
| 2022 | 10.98 million | +15.3% |
| 2023 | 9.74 million | -11.3% |
| 2024 | 9.20 million | -5.5% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 9.20 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 805,250, 11.4× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 9.20 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 36,850, 249.7× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 581,837 | 482,600 | 791,500 | 9 |
| 1970s | 770,402 | 705,100 | 875,200 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.06 million | 930,400 | 1.20 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.39 million | 1.18 million | 1.67 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.64 million | 1.64 million | 3.60 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.42 million | 3.71 million | 7.88 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.68 million | 8.94 million | 10.98 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More reference data data for Pakistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 91.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 260 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.79 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Pakistan?
- Maize production in Pakistan was 9.20 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 10.98 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 482,600 in 1962.
- How does Pakistan rank for maize production?
- Pakistan ranks 18th out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 86.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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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