Corn production in Syria

Syria: Corn production was 320,113 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
320,113 tonnes
Change on year
down 43.1%
World rank
86th
of 175 countries
All-time high
562,563 tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
5,672 tonnes
in 1965
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Corn production in Syria, 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 Syria is 320,113 tonnes, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 43.1% on the previous year and up 377.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, corn production in Syria peaked at 562,563 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 5,672 tonnes, in 1965.

That places Syria 86th out of 175 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 7,650 tonnes 5,672 tonnes 9,886 tonnes 9
1970s 29,216 tonnes 7,785 tonnes 58,651 tonnes 10
1980s 63,938 tonnes 26,779 tonnes 108,700 tonnes 10
1990s 224,147 tonnes 180,000 tonnes 303,260 tonnes 10
2000s 206,262 tonnes 158,930 tonnes 281,300 tonnes 10
2010s 144,236 tonnes 67,080 tonnes 298,368 tonnes 10
2020s 391,044 tonnes 226,987 tonnes 562,563 tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Syria

  1. 83 Slovenia 384,930 tonnes compare
  2. 84 Nicaragua 355,856 tonnes compare
  3. 85 Tajikistan 340,000 tonnes compare
  4. 87 Azerbaijan 302,690 tonnes compare
  5. 88 Iran 269,805 tonnes compare
  6. 89 Madagascar 265,000 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is corn production in Syria?
Corn production in Syria was 320,113 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 Syria?
The highest recorded value was 562,563 tonnes in 2023.
What is the lowest corn production recorded in Syria?
The lowest recorded value was 5,672 tonnes in 1965.
How does Syria rank for corn production?
Syria ranks 86th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
Is corn production rising or falling in Syria?
Over the last ten years it is up 377.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Syria 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.