Corn production in Russia
Russia: Corn production was 13.95 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
13.95 million tonnes
Change on year
down 7.0%
World rank
11th
of 176 countries
All-time high
15.86 million tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
799,940 tonnes
in 1998
Years of data
33
1992–2024
Corn production in Russia, 1992–2024
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 Russia stood at 13.95 million tonnes.
The figure is down 7.0% on the previous year and up 23.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corn production in Russia peaked at 15.86 million tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 799,940 tonnes, in 1998.
Russia ranks 11th 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 Russia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2.14 million tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 2.44 million tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1994 | 891,950 tonnes | -63.5% |
| 1995 | 1.74 million tonnes | +94.9% |
| 1996 | 1.08 million tonnes | -37.8% |
| 1997 | 2.65 million tonnes | +145.3% |
| 1998 | 799,940 tonnes | -69.8% |
| 1999 | 1.03 million tonnes | +29.2% |
| 2000 | 1.49 million tonnes | +44.1% |
| 2001 | 808,360 tonnes | -45.7% |
| 2002 | 1.50 million tonnes | +85.5% |
| 2003 | 2.03 million tonnes | +35.4% |
| 2004 | 3.37 million tonnes | +66.1% |
| 2005 | 3.06 million tonnes | -9.3% |
| 2006 | 3.51 million tonnes | +14.7% |
| 2007 | 3.80 million tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2008 | 6.68 million tonnes | +75.9% |
| 2009 | 3.96 million tonnes | -40.7% |
| 2010 | 3.08 million tonnes | -22.2% |
| 2011 | 6.96 million tonnes | +125.7% |
| 2012 | 8.21 million tonnes | +18.0% |
| 2013 | 11.63 million tonnes | +41.7% |
| 2014 | 11.33 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 13.17 million tonnes | +16.2% |
| 2016 | 15.28 million tonnes | +16.0% |
| 2017 | 13.21 million tonnes | -13.6% |
| 2018 | 11.42 million tonnes | -13.5% |
| 2019 | 14.28 million tonnes | +25.1% |
| 2020 | 13.88 million tonnes | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 15.24 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 2022 | 15.86 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 15.00 million tonnes | -5.4% |
| 2024 | 13.95 million tonnes | -7.0% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 13.95 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 100,370 tonnes, 139.0× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Russia's 13.95 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 712,240 tonnes, 19.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.60 million tonnes | 799,940 tonnes | 2.65 million tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 3.02 million tonnes | 808,360 tonnes | 6.68 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.86 million tonnes | 3.08 million tonnes | 15.28 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.79 million tonnes | 13.88 million tonnes | 15.86 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More reference data data for Russia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 9.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 31.32 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 129.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 26.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is corn production in Russia?
- Corn production in Russia was 13.95 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 15.86 million tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest corn production recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 799,940 tonnes in 1998.
- How does Russia rank for corn production?
- Russia ranks 11th out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corn production rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia 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.