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