Maize production in Syria
Syria: Maize production was 320,113 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
320,113
Change on year
down 43.1%
World rank
87th
of 176 countries
All-time high
562,563
in 2023
All-time low
5,672
in 1965
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Maize production in Syria, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize production in Syria is 320,113, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 43.1% on the previous year and up 377.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Syria peaked at 562,563 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 5,672, in 1965.
That places Syria 87th out of 176 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.
Maize production in Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9,886 | — |
| 1962 | 6,600 | -33.2% |
| 1963 | 7,600 | +15.2% |
| 1964 | 6,300 | -17.1% |
| 1965 | 5,672 | -10.0% |
| 1966 | 7,518 | +32.5% |
| 1967 | 8,900 | +18.4% |
| 1968 | 7,737 | -13.1% |
| 1969 | 8,639 | +11.7% |
| 1970 | 7,785 | -9.9% |
| 1971 | 8,465 | +8.7% |
| 1972 | 14,985 | +77.0% |
| 1973 | 15,430 | +3.0% |
| 1974 | 19,220 | +24.6% |
| 1975 | 26,752 | +39.2% |
| 1976 | 50,943 | +90.4% |
| 1977 | 58,651 | +15.1% |
| 1978 | 56,191 | -4.2% |
| 1979 | 33,734 | -40.0% |
| 1980 | 48,146 | +42.7% |
| 1981 | 46,150 | -4.1% |
| 1982 | 49,529 | +7.3% |
| 1983 | 26,779 | -45.9% |
| 1984 | 59,900 | +123.7% |
| 1985 | 78,800 | +31.6% |
| 1986 | 74,200 | -5.8% |
| 1987 | 56,900 | -23.3% |
| 1988 | 90,278 | +58.7% |
| 1989 | 108,700 | +20.4% |
| 1990 | 180,000 | +65.6% |
| 1991 | 225,000 | +25.0% |
| 1992 | 215,000 | -4.4% |
| 1993 | 200,005 | -7.0% |
| 1994 | 203,200 | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 199,000 | -2.1% |
| 1996 | 250,000 | +25.6% |
| 1997 | 303,260 | +21.3% |
| 1998 | 285,009 | -6.0% |
| 1999 | 181,000 | -36.5% |
| 2000 | 190,504 | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 215,663 | +13.2% |
| 2002 | 231,888 | +7.5% |
| 2003 | 226,680 | -2.2% |
| 2004 | 210,166 | -7.3% |
| 2005 | 187,200 | -10.9% |
| 2006 | 158,930 | -15.1% |
| 2007 | 177,036 | +11.4% |
| 2008 | 281,300 | +58.9% |
| 2009 | 183,255 | -34.9% |
| 2010 | 133,100 | -27.4% |
| 2011 | 298,368 | +124.2% |
| 2012 | 257,684 | -13.6% |
| 2013 | 109,145 | -57.6% |
| 2014 | 67,080 | -38.5% |
| 2015 | 89,128 | +32.9% |
| 2016 | 79,348 | -11.0% |
| 2017 | 91,853 | +15.8% |
| 2018 | 101,349 | +10.3% |
| 2019 | 215,309 | +112.4% |
| 2020 | 226,987 | +5.4% |
| 2021 | 309,841 | +36.5% |
| 2022 | 535,715 | +72.9% |
| 2023 | 562,563 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 320,113 | -43.1% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 320,113 is above the median for low income countries, which is 292,556, 1.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Syria's 320,113 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 36,850, 8.7× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7,650 | 5,672 | 9,886 | 9 |
| 1970s | 29,216 | 7,785 | 58,651 | 10 |
| 1980s | 63,938 | 26,779 | 108,700 | 10 |
| 1990s | 224,147 | 180,000 | 303,260 | 10 |
| 2000s | 206,262 | 158,930 | 281,300 | 10 |
| 2010s | 144,236 | 67,080 | 298,368 | 10 |
| 2020s | 391,044 | 226,987 | 562,563 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 84 Slovenia 384,930 compare
- 85 Nicaragua 355,856 compare
- 86 Tajikistan 340,000 compare
- 88 Azerbaijan 302,690 compare
- 89 Iran 269,805 compare
- 90 Madagascar 265,000 compare
More reference data data for Syria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5377 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3995 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1542 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 16.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 29.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.93 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Syria?
- Maize production in Syria was 320,113 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 562,563 in 2023.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,672 in 1965.
- How does Syria rank for maize production?
- Syria ranks 87th out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Maize production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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