Maize production in Comoros
In 2024 Comoros produced 20,105 t of maize, the 124th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 36%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 11,691 ha, yield 1.7 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 20,105 t
- World rank
- 124 of 162
- 10-year change
- +36%
- Record
- 20,105 t
- 2024
Maize in Comoros, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Comoros compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.7
- world 5.8 (−70%)
- kg per person
- 23.2
- world 149
- 10-year change
- +36%
- world +17%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | Sudan | 22,170 | 0.00% |
| 123 | United Arab Emirates | 20,216 | 0.00% |
| 124 | Comoros | 20,105 | 0.00% |
| 125 | Eritrea | 20,000 | 0.00% |
| 126 | Botswana | 18,000 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of maize
Share of the world total; Comoros is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,105 | +1.8% | 11,691 | 1.72 |
| 2023 | 19,751 | +2.7% | 11,389 | 1.73 |
| 2022 | 19,228 | +2.9% | 10,990 | 1.75 |
| 2021 | 18,693 | +3.1% | 10,601 | 1.76 |
| 2020 | 18,138 | +3.2% | 10,266 | 1.77 |
| 2019 | 17,583 | +3.3% | 9,849 | 1.79 |
| 2018 | 17,028 | +3.4% | 9,439 | 1.80 |
| 2017 | 16,473 | +3.5% | 8,999 | 1.83 |
| 2016 | 15,918 | +3.6% | 8,612 | 1.85 |
| 2015 | 15,363 | +3.7% | 8,232 | 1.87 |
| 2014 | 14,808 | +4.6% | 7,859 | 1.88 |
| 2013 | 14,159 | +5.6% | 7,444 | 1.90 |
| 2012 | 13,412 | +6.5% | 6,986 | 1.92 |
| 2011 | 12,592 | +7.4% | 6,498 | 1.94 |
| 2010 | 11,724 | +21% | 5,995 | 1.96 |
| 2009 | 9,723 | +12% | 4,926 | 1.97 |
| 2008 | 8,654 | +49% | 4,345 | 1.99 |
| 2007 | 5,791 | +11% | 2,882 | 2.01 |
| 2006 | 5,197 | +11% | 2,565 | 2.03 |
| 2005 | 4,681 | +9.6% | 2,293 | 2.04 |
| 2004 | 4,270 | +6.7% | 2,075 | 2.06 |
| 2003 | 4,000 | +4.3% | 1,929 | 2.07 |
| 2002 | 3,835 | +0.6% | 1,836 | 2.09 |
| 2001 | 3,812 | +0.6% | 1,824 | 2.09 |
| 2000 | 3,789 | +0.6% | 1,787 | 2.12 |
| 1999 | 3,766 | +0.6% | 1,726 | 2.18 |
| 1998 | 3,742 | +1.1% | 1,936 | 1.93 |
| 1997 | 3,700 | 0.0% | 1,700 | 2.18 |
| 1996 | 3,700 | −0.2% | 1,648 | 2.25 |
| 1995 | 3,709 | +1.6% | 1,637 | 2.27 |
| 1994 | 3,650 | +1.1% | 1,599 | 2.28 |
| 1993 | 3,610 | +0.6% | 1,569 | 2.30 |
| 1992 | 3,590 | +0.6% | 1,548 | 2.32 |
| 1991 | 3,570 | 0.0% | 1,527 | 2.34 |
| 1990 | 3,570 | +0.6% | 1,500 | 2.38 |
| 1989 | 3,550 | +1.4% | 1,477 | 2.40 |
| 1988 | 3,500 | +1.4% | 1,457 | 2.40 |
| 1987 | 3,450 | −14% | 1,436 | 2.40 |
| 1986 | 3,990 | +12% | 2,400 | 1.66 |
| 1985 | 3,550 | +2.9% | 2,400 | 1.48 |
| 1984 | 3,450 | −31% | 2,000 | 1.73 |
| 1983 | 5,000 | −3.8% | 4,000 | 1.25 |
| 1982 | 5,200 | −1.9% | 5,200 | 1.00 |
| 1981 | 5,300 | +1.9% | 5,300 | 1.00 |
| 1980 | 5,200 | +4.0% | 5,200 | 1.00 |
| 1979 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 5,000 | 1.00 |
| 1978 | 5,000 | +8.7% | 5,000 | 1.00 |
| 1977 | 4,600 | +9.5% | 4,300 | 1.07 |
| 1976 | 4,200 | +5.0% | 4,000 | 1.05 |
| 1975 | 4,000 | +5.3% | 3,800 | 1.05 |
| 1974 | 3,800 | +2.7% | 3,600 | 1.06 |
| 1973 | 3,700 | +2.8% | 3,500 | 1.06 |
| 1972 | 3,600 | +2.9% | 3,400 | 1.06 |
| 1971 | 3,500 | 0.0% | 3,300 | 1.06 |
| 1970 | 3,500 | 0.0% | 3,300 | 1.06 |
| 1969 | 3,500 | 0.0% | 3,300 | 1.06 |
| 1968 | 3,500 | 0.0% | 3,200 | 1.09 |
| 1967 | 3,500 | +6.1% | 3,200 | 1.09 |
| 1966 | 3,300 | +10% | 3,000 | 1.10 |
| 1965 | 3,000 | +15% | 2,800 | 1.07 |
| 1964 | 2,600 | +13% | 2,500 | 1.04 |
| 1963 | 2,300 | 0.0% | 2,250 | 1.02 |
| 1962 | 2,300 | 0.0% | 2,100 | 1.10 |
| 1961 | 2,300 | — | 2,200 | 1.05 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 2 t USD 4,000
- Importer rank
- 186 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
Questions and answers
What is the production of maize in Comoros?
Comoros produced 20,105 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Comoros rank in the world for production of maize?
Comoros ranked 124th 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 Comoros changed?
It rose by 36% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of maize in Comoros?
1.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (20,105 t from 11,691 ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.
Does Comoros export or import maize (corn)?
In 2024 Comoros reported no exports and imports of 2 t (USD 4,000), 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; the 2024 figure for Comoros is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.