Corn production in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Corn production was 796.13 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Corn production in Sao Tome and Principe, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for corn production in Sao Tome and Principe is 796.13 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and down 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corn production in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 4,500 tonnes in 1996 and was at its lowest, 400 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 151st out of 175 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 | 416.67 tonnes | 400 tonnes | 460 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 500 tonnes | 450 tonnes | 550 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 907.8 tonnes | 450 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,394 tonnes | 1,352 tonnes | 4,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,579 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 903.87 tonnes | 576 tonnes | 1,561 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 788.81 tonnes | 759.56 tonnes | 820.74 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corn production in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Corn production in Sao Tome and Principe was 796.13 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 4,500 tonnes in 1996.
- What is the lowest corn production recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 400 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for corn production?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 151st out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corn production rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.