FAOSTAT · 1993–2024
Maize production in Ethiopia
In 2024 Ethiopia produced 11.7 million t of maize, the 13th largest in the world (0.96% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 51%. The record was 11.9 million t in 2022. Area harvested: 3.4 million ha, yield 3.4 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 11.7 million t
- World rank
- 13 of 162
- 10-year change
- +51%
- Record
- 11.9 million t
- 2022
Maize in Ethiopia, 1993–2024 (tonnes)
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,701,131 | +1.6% | 3,397,928 | 3.44 |
| 2023 | 11,512,343 | −2.9% | 3,376,888 | 3.41 |
| 2022 | 11,853,521 | +1.0% | 3,397,887 | 3.49 |
| 2021 | 11,737,528 | +7.2% | 3,419,008 | 3.43 |
| 2020 | 10,945,980 | −5.3% | 2,949,450 | 3.71 |
| 2019 | 11,555,370 | +6.4% | 3,161,370 | 3.66 |
| 2018 | 10,864,092 | +3.6% | 3,255,852 | 3.34 |
| 2017 | 10,488,193 | +19% | 3,166,792 | 3.31 |
| 2016 | 8,846,787 | +7.7% | 3,002,159 | 2.95 |
| 2015 | 8,211,424 | +6.2% | 2,957,510 | 2.78 |
| 2014 | 7,729,850 | +8.8% | 2,620,090 | 2.95 |
| 2013 | 7,105,706 | +6.0% | 2,593,066 | 2.74 |
| 2012 | 6,700,801 | +17% | 2,583,900 | 2.59 |
| 2011 | 5,747,070 | +4.8% | 2,587,240 | 2.22 |
| 2010 | 5,481,406 | +14% | 2,499,980 | 2.19 |
| 2009 | 4,796,706 | +7.2% | 2,416,619 | 1.98 |
| 2008 | 4,473,011 | +4.5% | 2,374,989 | 1.88 |
| 2007 | 4,281,078 | +6.2% | 2,348,154 | 1.82 |
| 2006 | 4,029,630 | +3.0% | 1,526,125 | 2.64 |
| 2005 | 3,911,869 | +35% | 1,950,115 | 2.01 |
| 2004 | 2,906,314 | +5.9% | 1,801,566 | 1.61 |
| 2003 | 2,743,880 | −2.9% | 1,791,115 | 1.53 |
| 2002 | 2,825,555 | −14% | 1,506,759 | 1.88 |
| 2001 | 3,298,330 | +23% | 1,892,690 | 1.74 |
| 2000 | 2,682,940 | −5.3% | 1,655,750 | 1.62 |
| 1999 | 2,832,070 | +21% | 1,651,350 | 1.72 |
| 1998 | 2,344,300 | −22% | 1,449,300 | 1.62 |
| 1997 | 2,986,500 | −5.6% | 1,718,270 | 1.74 |
| 1996 | 3,164,180 | +59% | 1,880,580 | 1.68 |
| 1995 | 1,989,700 | +43% | 1,464,080 | 1.36 |
| 1994 | 1,396,230 | −4.1% | 1,242,740 | 1.12 |
| 1993 | 1,455,920 | — | 838,450 | 1.74 |
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.