Maize production in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Maize production was 785 in 1980. ◆ Volatile

Latest (1980)
785
Change on year
down 12.3%
World rank
153rd
of 176 countries
All-time high
6,000
in 1972
All-time low
785
in 1980
Years of data
11
1970–1980

Maize production in United Kingdom, 1970–1980

02.0k4.0k6.0k1970197519801970: 2.0k1971: 5.0k1972: 6.0k1973: 6.0k1974: 3.0k1975: 3.0k1976: 2.0k1977: 3.0k1978: 2.0k1979: 8951980: 785

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for maize production in United Kingdom is 785, 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, maize production in United Kingdom peaked at 6,000 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 785, 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.

Maize production in United Kingdom, year by year

Annual values for Maize production in United Kingdom, 1970 to 1980.
Year Value Change
1970 2,000 —
1971 5,000 +150.0%
1972 6,000 +20.0%
1973 6,000 +0.0%
1974 3,000 -50.0%
1975 3,000 +0.0%
1976 2,000 -33.3%
1977 3,000 +50.0%
1978 2,000 -33.3%
1979 895 -55.2%
1980 785 -12.3%

United Kingdom compared with similar countries

  • United Kingdom's 785 is below the median for high income countries, which is 100,370, 1% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
  • United Kingdom's 785 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 712,240, 0% of the median. (45 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 3,290 895 6,000 10
1980s 785 785 785 1

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 150 Mauritius 1,289 compare
  2. 151 Vanuatu 985.44 compare
  3. 152 Sao Tome and Principe 796.13 compare
  4. 154 Bahamas 604.91 compare
  5. 155 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 427 compare
  6. 156 Puerto Rico 232.87 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is maize production in United Kingdom?
Maize production in United Kingdom was 785 in 1980, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest maize production recorded in United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 6,000 in 1972.
What is the lowest maize production recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was 785 in 1980.
How does United Kingdom rank for maize production?
United Kingdom ranks 153rd out of 176 countries with data for 1980.
Is maize 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Maize production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Maize production
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
176 places, 9,538 data points, 1961–2024
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