> In 2024 Puerto Rico produced 621 t of green maize, the 36th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 8.2%.

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# Green maize production in Puerto Rico

In 2024 Puerto Rico produced 621 t of green maize, the 36th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 8.2%. The record was 635 t in 2004. Area harvested: 682 ha, yield 0.9 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 2024621 t
World rank36 of 48
10-year change+8.2%
Record635 t2004

## Green maize in Puerto Rico, 2003–2024 (tonnes)

## Puerto Rico compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.01%0.01% in 2014
Yield, t/ha0.9world 8.8 (−90%)
kg per person0.19world 1.16
10-year change+8.2%world −14%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 34 | [Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/green-maize/kazakhstan/) | 870 | 0.01% |
| 35 | [Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://husfarm.com/production/green-maize/bosnia-and-herzegovina/) | 736 | 0.01% |
| 36 | **Puerto Rico** | 621 | 0.01% |
| 37 | [Trinidad and Tobago](https://husfarm.com/production/green-maize/trinidad-and-tobago/) | 611 | 0.01% |
| 38 | [Barbados](https://husfarm.com/production/green-maize/barbados/) | 605 | 0.01% |

[Full ranking of 48 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/green-maize/)

### Map of world production of green maize

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Puerto Rico is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 621 | +0.8% | 682 | 0.91 |
| 2023 | 616 | +0.7% | 678 | 0.91 |
| 2022 | 612 | −1.3% | 674 | 0.91 |
| 2021 | 620 | +1.1% | 683 | 0.91 |
| 2020 | 613 | +1.0% | 677 | 0.91 |
| 2019 | 607 | +0.7% | 672 | 0.90 |
| 2018 | 603 | +0.5% | 668 | 0.90 |
| 2017 | 600 | +2.2% | 667 | 0.90 |
| 2016 | 587 | +0.9% | 654 | 0.90 |
| 2015 | 582 | +1.4% | 650 | 0.90 |
| 2014 | 574 | +3.2% | 645 | 0.89 |
| 2013 | 556 | −0.7% | 625 | 0.89 |
| 2012 | 560 | +2.0% | 625 | 0.90 |
| 2011 | 549 | +0.7% | 624 | 0.88 |
| 2010 | 545 | +0.7% | 623 | 0.87 |
| 2009 | 541 | +0.9% | 621 | 0.87 |
| 2008 | 536 | −6.0% | 619 | 0.87 |
| 2007 | 570 | +3.6% | 660 | 0.86 |
| 2006 | 550 | +0.2% | 655 | 0.84 |
| 2005 | 549 | −14% | 654 | 0.84 |
| 2004 | 635 | +1,076% | 756 | 0.84 |
| 2003 | 54 | — | 65 | 0.83 |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of green maize in Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico produced 621 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Puerto Rico rank in the world for production of green maize?

Puerto Rico ranked 36th of 48 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 25.3% of the world total.

### How has the production of green maize in Puerto Rico changed?

It rose by 8.2% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −14% for the world. The record was 635 t in 2004.

### What is the yield of green maize in Puerto Rico?

0.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (621 t from 682 ha), against a world average of 8.8 t/ha.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Puerto Rico is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/green-maize/united-states/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/green-maize/mexico/)[Croatia](https://husfarm.com/production/green-maize/croatia/)[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/green-maize/nigeria/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/green-maize/indonesia/)[Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/green-maize/peru/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/green-maize/france/)[South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/green-maize/south-africa/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/green-maize/thailand/)[Guinea](https://husfarm.com/production/green-maize/guinea/)[Papua New Guinea](https://husfarm.com/production/green-maize/papua-new-guinea/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/green-maize/japan/)
[All countries producing green maize](https://husfarm.com/production/green-maize/)

## Other products of Puerto Rico

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/puerto-rico/)[Plantains](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/puerto-rico/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/puerto-rico/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/puerto-rico/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/puerto-rico/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/puerto-rico/)[Mangoes and guavas](https://husfarm.com/production/mangoes/puerto-rico/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/puerto-rico/)[Pumpkins and squash](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/puerto-rico/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/puerto-rico/)[Papayas](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/puerto-rico/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/puerto-rico/)
[Agricultural production in Puerto Rico](https://husfarm.com/production/country/puerto-rico/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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