Maize production in Turkey
Turkey: Maize production was 8.10 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
8.10 million
Change on year
down 10.0%
World rank
20th
of 176 countries
All-time high
9.00 million
in 2023
All-time low
800,000
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Maize production in Turkey, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize production in Turkey is 8.10 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.0% on the previous year and up 36.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Turkey peaked at 9.00 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 800,000, in 1962.
That places Turkey 20th out of 176 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize production in Turkey, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.02 million | — |
| 1962 | 800,000 | -21.3% |
| 1963 | 990,000 | +23.8% |
| 1964 | 1.00 million | +1.0% |
| 1965 | 945,000 | -5.5% |
| 1966 | 1.00 million | +5.8% |
| 1967 | 1.05 million | +5.0% |
| 1968 | 1.00 million | -4.8% |
| 1969 | 1.00 million | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 1.04 million | +4.0% |
| 1971 | 1.14 million | +9.1% |
| 1972 | 1.03 million | -9.3% |
| 1973 | 1.10 million | +6.8% |
| 1974 | 1.20 million | +9.1% |
| 1975 | 1.20 million | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 1.31 million | +9.2% |
| 1977 | 1.26 million | -3.4% |
| 1978 | 1.30 million | +2.8% |
| 1979 | 1.35 million | +3.8% |
| 1980 | 1.24 million | -8.1% |
| 1981 | 1.20 million | -3.2% |
| 1982 | 1.36 million | +13.3% |
| 1983 | 1.48 million | +8.8% |
| 1984 | 1.50 million | +1.4% |
| 1985 | 1.90 million | +26.7% |
| 1986 | 2.30 million | +21.1% |
| 1987 | 2.40 million | +4.3% |
| 1988 | 2.00 million | -16.7% |
| 1989 | 2.00 million | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2.10 million | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 2.18 million | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 2.23 million | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 2.50 million | +12.4% |
| 1994 | 1.85 million | -26.0% |
| 1995 | 1.90 million | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 2.00 million | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 2.08 million | +4.0% |
| 1998 | 2.30 million | +10.6% |
| 1999 | 2.30 million | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 2.30 million | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 2.20 million | -4.3% |
| 2002 | 2.10 million | -4.5% |
| 2003 | 2.80 million | +33.3% |
| 2004 | 3.00 million | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 4.20 million | +40.0% |
| 2006 | 3.81 million | -9.3% |
| 2007 | 3.54 million | -7.2% |
| 2008 | 4.27 million | +20.9% |
| 2009 | 4.25 million | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 4.31 million | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 4.20 million | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 4.60 million | +9.5% |
| 2013 | 5.90 million | +28.3% |
| 2014 | 5.95 million | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 6.40 million | +7.6% |
| 2016 | 6.40 million | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 5.90 million | -7.8% |
| 2018 | 5.70 million | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 6.00 million | +5.3% |
| 2020 | 6.50 million | +8.3% |
| 2021 | 6.75 million | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 8.50 million | +25.9% |
| 2023 | 9.00 million | +5.9% |
| 2024 | 8.10 million | -10.0% |
Turkey compared with similar countries
- Turkey's 8.10 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 246,650, 32.8× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Turkey's 8.10 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 712,240, 11.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 978,000 | 800,000 | 1.05 million | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.19 million | 1.03 million | 1.35 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.74 million | 1.20 million | 2.40 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.14 million | 1.85 million | 2.50 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.25 million | 2.10 million | 4.27 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.54 million | 4.20 million | 6.40 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.77 million | 6.50 million | 9.00 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Turkey
More reference data data for Turkey
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.815 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 10.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.31 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.31 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.73 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 53.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 103 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 9.35 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Turkey?
- Maize production in Turkey was 8.10 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 9.00 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 800,000 in 1962.
- How does Turkey rank for maize production?
- Turkey ranks 20th out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey 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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