Corn production in Taiwan
Taiwan: Corn production was 220,070 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Corn production in Taiwan, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, corn production in Taiwan stood at 220,070 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.5% on the previous year and up 32.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corn production in Taiwan peaked at 405,999 tonnes in 1993 and was at its lowest, 27,091 tonnes, in 1961.
Taiwan ranks 93rd of 175 countries on this measure, 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 43,672 tonnes | 27,091 tonnes | 64,082 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 92,882 tonnes | 56,819 tonnes | 137,880 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 247,797 tonnes | 96,226 tonnes | 380,405 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 351,609 tonnes | 201,195 tonnes | 405,999 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 147,786 tonnes | 118,097 tonnes | 188,915 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 151,179 tonnes | 105,184 tonnes | 185,299 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 217,437 tonnes | 206,476 tonnes | 227,136 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Taiwan
- 90 Afghanistan 260,000 tonnes compare
- 91 New Zealand 244,444 tonnes compare
- 92 Sri Lanka 223,496 tonnes compare
- 94 Cuba 220,000 tonnes compare
- 95 Georgia 211,500 tonnes compare
- 96 Central African Republic 200,000 tonnes compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corn production in Taiwan?
- Corn production in Taiwan was 220,070 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 Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 405,999 tonnes in 1993.
- What is the lowest corn production recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,091 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Taiwan rank for corn production?
- Taiwan ranks 93rd out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corn production rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan 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.