Corn production in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Corn production was 785 tonnes in 1980. ◆ Volatile
Corn production in United Kingdom, 1970–1980
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 United Kingdom is 785 tonnes, measured in 1980. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is down 12.3% on the previous year and down 60.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corn production in United Kingdom peaked at 6,000 tonnes in 1972 and was at its lowest, 785 tonnes, in 1980.
That places United Kingdom 153rd out of 176 countries with data for 1980, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Corn production in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,000 tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 5,000 tonnes | +150.0% |
| 1972 | 6,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1973 | 6,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 3,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1975 | 3,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 2,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1977 | 3,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1978 | 2,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1979 | 895 tonnes | -55.2% |
| 1980 | 785 tonnes | -12.3% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 785 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 100,370 tonnes, 1% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 785 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 712,240 tonnes, 0% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,290 tonnes | 895 tonnes | 6,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 785 tonnes | 785 tonnes | 785 tonnes | 1 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 150 Mauritius 1,289 tonnes compare
- 151 Vanuatu 985.44 tonnes compare
- 152 Sao Tome and Principe 796.13 tonnes compare
- 154 Bahamas 604.91 tonnes compare
- 155 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 427 tonnes compare
- 156 Puerto Rico 232.87 tonnes compare
More reference data data for United Kingdom
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is corn production in United Kingdom?
- Corn production in United Kingdom was 785 tonnes in 1980, 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 6,000 tonnes in 1972.
- What is the lowest corn production recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 785 tonnes in 1980.
- How does United Kingdom rank for corn production?
- United Kingdom ranks 153rd out of 176 countries with data for 1980.
- Is corn production rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.