> In 2024 Iraq produced 500,000 t of maize, the 79th largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 73%.

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# Maize production in Iraq

In 2024 Iraq produced 500,000 t of maize, the 79th largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 73%. The record was 831,345 t in 2013. Area harvested: 100,000 ha, yield 5.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is from an external organisation.

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Production, 2024500,000 t
World rank79 of 162
10-year change+73%
Record831,345 t2013

## Maize in Iraq, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Iraq compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.04%0.03% in 2014
Yield, t/ha5.0world 5.8 (−14%)
kg per person10.9world 149
10-year change+73%world +17%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 77 | [Laos](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/laos/) | 515,300 | 0.04% |
| 78 | [Belgium](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/belgium/) | 501,790 | 0.04% |
| 79 | **Iraq** | 500,000 | 0.04% |
| 80 | [Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/australia/) | 447,027 | 0.04% |
| 81 | [Albania](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/albania/) | 410,438 | 0.03% |

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

### Map of world production of maize

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 500,000 | −7.1% | 100,000 | 5.00 |
| 2023 | 538,251 | +8.5% | 88,812 | 6.06 |
| 2022 | 496,003 | +32% | 82,844 | 5.99 |
| 2021 | 374,400 | −11% | 78,042 | 4.80 |
| 2020 | 419,345 | −11% | 90,522 | 4.63 |
| 2019 | 473,064 | +110% | 100,594 | 4.70 |
| 2018 | 225,000 | +21% | 50,000 | 4.50 |
| 2017 | 185,291 | −29% | 52,012 | 3.56 |
| 2016 | 259,546 | +42% | 66,738 | 3.89 |
| 2015 | 182,340 | −37% | 57,260 | 3.18 |
| 2014 | 289,288 | −65% | 84,574 | 3.42 |
| 2013 | 831,345 | +65% | 196,938 | 4.22 |
| 2012 | 503,389 | +50% | 150,516 | 3.34 |
| 2011 | 335,710 | +26% | 128,736 | 2.61 |
| 2010 | 266,699 | +12% | 113,075 | 2.36 |
| 2009 | 238,113 | −17% | 114,050 | 2.09 |
| 2008 | 287,955 | −25% | 122,575 | 2.35 |
| 2007 | 384,000 | −3.8% | 155,000 | 2.48 |
| 2006 | 399,000 | −0.5% | 164,500 | 2.43 |
| 2005 | 401,000 | −3.6% | 173,750 | 2.31 |
| 2004 | 416,000 | +79% | 185,000 | 2.25 |
| 2003 | 233,000 | −6.0% | 95,250 | 2.45 |
| 2002 | 248,000 | +6.9% | 101,500 | 2.44 |
| 2001 | 232,000 | +322% | 98,250 | 2.36 |
| 2000 | 55,000 | −52% | 72,750 | 0.76 |
| 1999 | 115,000 | −14% | 60,000 | 1.92 |
| 1998 | 133,000 | +9.9% | 61,000 | 2.18 |
| 1997 | 121,000 | −3.2% | 61,000 | 1.98 |
| 1996 | 125,000 | +39% | 60,000 | 2.08 |
| 1995 | 90,000 | −30% | 63,000 | 1.43 |
| 1994 | 128,000 | −54% | 60,000 | 2.13 |
| 1993 | 280,000 | +7.7% | 145,000 | 1.93 |
| 1992 | 260,000 | +10% | 129,700 | 2.00 |
| 1991 | 236,000 | +37% | 107,975 | 2.19 |
| 1990 | 171,900 | +66% | 69,275 | 2.48 |
| 1989 | 103,600 | +34% | 46,225 | 2.24 |
| 1988 | 77,200 | +26% | 49,150 | 1.57 |
| 1987 | 61,300 | +16% | 31,225 | 1.96 |
| 1986 | 53,000 | +29% | 26,525 | 2.00 |
| 1985 | 40,951 | +32% | 21,417 | 1.91 |
| 1984 | 30,930 | +10% | 18,803 | 1.64 |
| 1983 | 28,100 | −0.4% | 15,000 | 1.87 |
| 1982 | 28,200 | −28% | 11,925 | 2.36 |
| 1981 | 39,300 | −34% | 17,625 | 2.23 |
| 1980 | 59,600 | +1.7% | 23,700 | 2.51 |
| 1979 | 58,600 | −22% | 23,475 | 2.50 |
| 1978 | 74,800 | −9.0% | 32,725 | 2.29 |
| 1977 | 82,210 | +50% | 31,590 | 2.60 |
| 1976 | 54,980 | +135% | 27,355 | 2.01 |
| 1975 | 23,424 | +60% | 9,445 | 2.48 |
| 1974 | 14,639 | −23% | 7,000 | 2.09 |
| 1973 | 19,108 | +7.9% | 10,000 | 1.91 |
| 1972 | 17,703 | +11% | 12,500 | 1.42 |
| 1971 | 15,919 | +170% | 9,000 | 1.77 |
| 1970 | 5,902 | +23% | 4,800 | 1.23 |
| 1969 | 4,785 | +9.0% | 4,000 | 1.20 |
| 1968 | 4,389 | −1.7% | 3,800 | 1.16 |
| 1967 | 4,467 | +3.5% | 4,000 | 1.12 |
| 1966 | 4,317 | +18% | 4,000 | 1.08 |
| 1965 | 3,658 | +31% | 2,500 | 1.46 |
| 1964 | 2,800 | +39% | 2,000 | 1.40 |
| 1963 | 2,013 | +1.5% | 2,000 | 1.01 |
| 1962 | 1,983 | +4.5% | 2,000 | 0.99 |
| 1961 | 1,898 | — | 2,000 | 0.95 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports29 t USD 21,000
Exporter rank113 of 137
Imports966,809 t USD 231 m
Importer rank41 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 Iraq?

Iraq produced 500,000 t in 2024, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Iraq ranked 79th 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 Iraq changed?

It rose by 73% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. The record was 831,345 t in 2013.

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

5.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (500,000 t from 100,000 ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.

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

In 2024 Iraq reported exports of 29 t (USD 21,000) and imports of 966,809 t (USD 231 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; the 2024 figure for Iraq is from an external organisation. 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 Iraq

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/iraq/)[Dates](https://husfarm.com/production/dates/iraq/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/iraq/)[Rye](https://husfarm.com/production/rye/iraq/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/iraq/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/iraq/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/iraq/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/iraq/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/iraq/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/iraq/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/iraq/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/iraq/)
[Agricultural production in Iraq](https://husfarm.com/production/country/iraq/)

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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