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
87th
of 176 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
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 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.
Corn production in Syria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9,886 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 6,600 tonnes | -33.2% |
| 1963 | 7,600 tonnes | +15.2% |
| 1964 | 6,300 tonnes | -17.1% |
| 1965 | 5,672 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 1966 | 7,518 tonnes | +32.5% |
| 1967 | 8,900 tonnes | +18.4% |
| 1968 | 7,737 tonnes | -13.1% |
| 1969 | 8,639 tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1970 | 7,785 tonnes | -9.9% |
| 1971 | 8,465 tonnes | +8.7% |
| 1972 | 14,985 tonnes | +77.0% |
| 1973 | 15,430 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1974 | 19,220 tonnes | +24.6% |
| 1975 | 26,752 tonnes | +39.2% |
| 1976 | 50,943 tonnes | +90.4% |
| 1977 | 58,651 tonnes | +15.1% |
| 1978 | 56,191 tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1979 | 33,734 tonnes | -40.0% |
| 1980 | 48,146 tonnes | +42.7% |
| 1981 | 46,150 tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1982 | 49,529 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1983 | 26,779 tonnes | -45.9% |
| 1984 | 59,900 tonnes | +123.7% |
| 1985 | 78,800 tonnes | +31.6% |
| 1986 | 74,200 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 1987 | 56,900 tonnes | -23.3% |
| 1988 | 90,278 tonnes | +58.7% |
| 1989 | 108,700 tonnes | +20.4% |
| 1990 | 180,000 tonnes | +65.6% |
| 1991 | 225,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1992 | 215,000 tonnes | -4.4% |
| 1993 | 200,005 tonnes | -7.0% |
| 1994 | 203,200 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 199,000 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 1996 | 250,000 tonnes | +25.6% |
| 1997 | 303,260 tonnes | +21.3% |
| 1998 | 285,009 tonnes | -6.0% |
| 1999 | 181,000 tonnes | -36.5% |
| 2000 | 190,504 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 215,663 tonnes | +13.2% |
| 2002 | 231,888 tonnes | +7.5% |
| 2003 | 226,680 tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2004 | 210,166 tonnes | -7.3% |
| 2005 | 187,200 tonnes | -10.9% |
| 2006 | 158,930 tonnes | -15.1% |
| 2007 | 177,036 tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2008 | 281,300 tonnes | +58.9% |
| 2009 | 183,255 tonnes | -34.9% |
| 2010 | 133,100 tonnes | -27.4% |
| 2011 | 298,368 tonnes | +124.2% |
| 2012 | 257,684 tonnes | -13.6% |
| 2013 | 109,145 tonnes | -57.6% |
| 2014 | 67,080 tonnes | -38.5% |
| 2015 | 89,128 tonnes | +32.9% |
| 2016 | 79,348 tonnes | -11.0% |
| 2017 | 91,853 tonnes | +15.8% |
| 2018 | 101,349 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 2019 | 215,309 tonnes | +112.4% |
| 2020 | 226,987 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2021 | 309,841 tonnes | +36.5% |
| 2022 | 535,715 tonnes | +72.9% |
| 2023 | 562,563 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 320,113 tonnes | -43.1% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 320,113 tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 292,556 tonnes, 1.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Syria's 320,113 tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 36,850 tonnes, 8.7× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 84 Slovenia 384,930 tonnes compare
- 85 Nicaragua 355,856 tonnes compare
- 86 Tajikistan 340,000 tonnes compare
- 88 Azerbaijan 302,690 tonnes compare
- 89 Iran 269,805 tonnes compare
- 90 Madagascar 265,000 tonnes 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 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 87th out of 176 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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Corn (maize) production is measured in tonnes.