Corn production in Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe: Corn production was 796.13 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
796.13 tonnes
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
151st
of 175 countries
All-time high
4,500 tonnes
in 1996
All-time low
400 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Corn production in Sao Tome and Principe, 1961–2024

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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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe

  1. 148 Malaysia 1,317 tonnes compare
  2. 149 Mauritius 1,289 tonnes compare
  3. 150 Vanuatu 985.44 tonnes compare
  4. 152 United Kingdom 785 tonnes compare
  5. 153 Bahamas 604.91 tonnes compare
  6. 154 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 427 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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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

Indicator
Corn production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
176 places, 9,538 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed

Corn (maize) production is measured in tonnes.