> In 2024 Bulgaria produced 1.6 million t of maize, the 52nd largest in the world (0.13% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 48%.

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# Maize production in Bulgaria

In 2024 Bulgaria produced 1.6 million t of maize, the 52nd largest in the world (0.13% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 48%. The record was 4.1 million t in 2019. Area harvested: 503,030 ha, yield 3.3 t/ha.

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Production, 20241.6 million t
World rank52 of 162
10-year change−48%
Record4.1 million t2019

## Maize in Bulgaria, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Bulgaria compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.13%0.30% in 2014
Yield, t/ha3.3world 5.8 (−44%)
kg per person242world 149
10-year change−48%world +17%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 50 | [Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/peru/) | 1,686,077 | 0.14% |
| 51 | [Côte d'Ivoire](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/cote-divoire/) | 1,640,661 | 0.13% |
| 52 | **Bulgaria** | 1,635,100 | 0.13% |
| 53 | [Zambia](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/zambia/) | 1,511,143 | 0.12% |
| 54 | [Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/colombia/) | 1,489,582 | 0.12% |

[Full ranking of 162 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/)

### Map of world production of maize

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Share of the world total; Bulgaria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 1,635,100 | −33% | 503,030 | 3.25 |
| 2023 | 2,448,780 | −4.1% | 534,640 | 4.58 |
| 2022 | 2,554,370 | −25% | 520,460 | 4.91 |
| 2021 | 3,427,310 | +14% | 573,020 | 5.98 |
| 2020 | 3,014,090 | −26% | 581,530 | 5.18 |
| 2019 | 4,059,790 | +15% | 560,910 | 7.24 |
| 2018 | 3,522,500 | +37% | 444,620 | 7.92 |
| 2017 | 2,562,569 | +15% | 398,152 | 6.44 |
| 2016 | 2,226,094 | −17% | 406,942 | 5.47 |
| 2015 | 2,696,923 | −14% | 498,644 | 5.41 |
| 2014 | 3,137,478 | +15% | 408,404 | 7.68 |
| 2013 | 2,738,671 | +59% | 428,300 | 6.39 |
| 2012 | 1,717,785 | −22% | 466,789 | 3.68 |
| 2011 | 2,209,204 | +7.9% | 399,421 | 5.53 |
| 2010 | 2,047,414 | +59% | 327,525 | 6.25 |
| 2009 | 1,290,833 | −5.7% | 274,229 | 4.71 |
| 2008 | 1,368,347 | +40% | 329,345 | 4.15 |
| 2007 | 980,055 | −38% | 214,367 | 4.57 |
| 2006 | 1,587,805 | +0.1% | 350,291 | 4.53 |
| 2005 | 1,585,701 | −25% | 298,712 | 5.31 |
| 2004 | 2,123,022 | +83% | 383,217 | 5.54 |
| 2003 | 1,161,107 | −9.9% | 414,680 | 2.80 |
| 2002 | 1,288,105 | +48% | 304,055 | 4.24 |
| 2001 | 872,645 | +8.5% | 353,113 | 2.47 |
| 2000 | 804,134 | −54% | 466,475 | 1.72 |
| 1999 | 1,739,969 | +33% | 455,026 | 3.82 |
| 1998 | 1,303,436 | −21% | 477,140 | 2.73 |
| 1997 | 1,659,240 | +59% | 463,710 | 3.58 |
| 1996 | 1,041,950 | −43% | 477,750 | 2.18 |
| 1995 | 1,817,220 | +31% | 475,256 | 3.82 |
| 1994 | 1,383,600 | +41% | 493,163 | 2.81 |
| 1993 | 983,281 | −44% | 528,385 | 1.86 |
| 1992 | 1,742,275 | −37% | 619,406 | 2.81 |
| 1991 | 2,775,207 | +127% | 560,068 | 4.96 |
| 1990 | 1,221,139 | −46% | 424,428 | 2.88 |
| 1989 | 2,265,450 | +45% | 563,249 | 4.02 |
| 1988 | 1,557,202 | −16% | 489,659 | 3.18 |
| 1987 | 1,857,621 | −35% | 497,088 | 3.74 |
| 1986 | 2,848,101 | +111% | 574,224 | 4.96 |
| 1985 | 1,350,433 | −55% | 435,239 | 3.10 |
| 1984 | 2,993,905 | −3.9% | 541,511 | 5.53 |
| 1983 | 3,114,766 | −8.9% | 595,661 | 5.23 |
| 1982 | 3,417,731 | +42% | 620,879 | 5.50 |
| 1981 | 2,400,514 | +6.4% | 563,289 | 4.26 |
| 1980 | 2,255,535 | −30% | 584,543 | 3.86 |
| 1979 | 3,223,361 | +44% | 665,943 | 4.84 |
| 1978 | 2,235,763 | −11% | 600,762 | 3.72 |
| 1977 | 2,513,276 | −17% | 701,993 | 3.58 |
| 1976 | 3,031,270 | +7.4% | 731,156 | 4.15 |
| 1975 | 2,822,482 | +74% | 652,061 | 4.33 |
| 1974 | 1,626,491 | −37% | 523,352 | 3.11 |
| 1973 | 2,565,280 | −14% | 623,464 | 4.11 |
| 1972 | 2,973,501 | +18% | 688,693 | 4.32 |
| 1971 | 2,517,970 | +6.0% | 654,802 | 3.85 |
| 1970 | 2,375,090 | −1.7% | 635,275 | 3.74 |
| 1969 | 2,415,013 | +37% | 577,624 | 4.18 |
| 1968 | 1,768,271 | −10% | 557,182 | 3.17 |
| 1967 | 1,970,653 | −11% | 567,311 | 3.47 |
| 1966 | 2,206,513 | +78% | 574,148 | 3.84 |
| 1965 | 1,237,826 | −40% | 554,710 | 2.23 |
| 1964 | 2,055,744 | +19% | 657,539 | 3.13 |
| 1963 | 1,732,036 | +11% | 659,962 | 2.62 |
| 1962 | 1,555,740 | +9.2% | 650,843 | 2.39 |
| 1961 | 1,424,492 | — | 634,565 | 2.24 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports889,013 t USD 199 m
Exporter rank18 of 137
Imports92,586 t USD 74.9 m
Importer rank89 of 190
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of maize in Bulgaria?

Bulgaria produced 1.6 million t in 2024, 0.13% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Bulgaria rank in the world for production of maize?

Bulgaria ranked 52nd of 162 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 31.0% of the world total.

### How has the production of maize in Bulgaria changed?

It fell by 48% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. The record was 4.1 million t in 2019.

### What is the yield of maize in Bulgaria?

3.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1.6 million t from 503,030 ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.

### Does Bulgaria export or import maize (corn)?

In 2024 Bulgaria reported exports of 889,013 t (USD 199 m) and imports of 92,586 t (USD 74.9 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/united-states/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/china/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/brazil/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/argentina/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/india/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/ukraine/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/mexico/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/canada/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/indonesia/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/france/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/russia/)[South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/south-africa/)
[All countries producing maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/)

## Other products of Bulgaria

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/bulgaria/)[Sunflower seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/bulgaria/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/bulgaria/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/bulgaria/)[Sunflower-seed oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/bulgaria/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/bulgaria/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/bulgaria/)[Yoghurt](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/bulgaria/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/bulgaria/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/bulgaria/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/bulgaria/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/bulgaria/)
[Agricultural production in Bulgaria](https://husfarm.com/production/country/bulgaria/)

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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