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 152nd out of 175 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.
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 |
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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 152nd out of 175 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.