> In 2024 Mali produced 4.0 million t of maize, the 31st largest in the world (0.32% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 127%.

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# Maize production in Mali

In 2024 Mali produced 4.0 million t of maize, the 31st largest in the world (0.32% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 127%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 1.6 million ha, yield 2.5 t/ha.

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Production, 20244.0 million t
World rank31 of 162
10-year change+127%
Record4.0 million t2024

## Maize in Mali, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Mali compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.32%0.17% in 2014
Yield, t/ha2.5world 5.8 (−57%)
kg per person161world 149
10-year change+127%world +17%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 29 | [Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/vietnam/) | 4,402,173 | 0.36% |
| 30 | [Kenya](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/kenya/) | 4,023,000 | 0.33% |
| 31 | **Mali** | 3,952,763 | 0.32% |
| 32 | [Paraguay](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/paraguay/) | 3,942,500 | 0.32% |
| 33 | [Ghana](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/ghana/) | 3,794,000 | 0.31% |

[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; Mali is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 3,952,763 | +17% | 1,598,149 | 2.47 |
| 2023 | 3,386,941 | −13% | 1,509,160 | 2.24 |
| 2022 | 3,904,687 | +8.4% | 1,454,000 | 2.69 |
| 2021 | 3,603,000 | +2.4% | 1,536,189 | 2.35 |
| 2020 | 3,516,865 | −7.9% | 1,170,148 | 3.01 |
| 2019 | 3,816,536 | +5.3% | 1,432,151 | 2.66 |
| 2018 | 3,624,950 | +0.7% | 1,258,559 | 2.88 |
| 2017 | 3,598,205 | +28% | 1,233,008 | 2.92 |
| 2016 | 2,811,385 | +24% | 1,031,522 | 2.73 |
| 2015 | 2,276,036 | +31% | 899,640 | 2.53 |
| 2014 | 1,744,026 | +6.6% | 803,136 | 2.17 |
| 2013 | 1,635,564 | +15% | 630,832 | 2.59 |
| 2012 | 1,418,907 | +9.3% | 580,881 | 2.44 |
| 2011 | 1,298,234 | −4.3% | 924,850 | 1.40 |
| 2010 | 1,356,043 | −8.2% | 504,362 | 2.69 |
| 2009 | 1,476,993 | +112% | 442,890 | 3.33 |
| 2008 | 695,073 | +0.7% | 352,263 | 1.97 |
| 2007 | 689,918 | −2.4% | 409,916 | 1.68 |
| 2006 | 706,737 | +11% | 412,484 | 1.71 |
| 2005 | 634,464 | +38% | 424,861 | 1.49 |
| 2004 | 459,463 | +1.0% | 252,311 | 1.82 |
| 2003 | 454,758 | +25% | 316,683 | 1.44 |
| 2002 | 365,174 | +21% | 318,161 | 1.15 |
| 2001 | 301,931 | +41% | 260,627 | 1.16 |
| 2000 | 214,548 | −65% | 161,053 | 1.33 |
| 1999 | 619,896 | +58% | 426,300 | 1.45 |
| 1998 | 392,972 | +14% | 239,379 | 1.64 |
| 1997 | 343,357 | +17% | 202,814 | 1.69 |
| 1996 | 294,183 | +11% | 185,664 | 1.58 |
| 1995 | 266,136 | −17% | 207,230 | 1.28 |
| 1994 | 322,493 | +14% | 284,208 | 1.13 |
| 1993 | 283,373 | +47% | 256,925 | 1.10 |
| 1992 | 192,530 | −25% | 191,563 | 1.01 |
| 1991 | 256,775 | +31% | 185,749 | 1.38 |
| 1990 | 196,579 | −13% | 169,958 | 1.16 |
| 1989 | 225,393 | +5.1% | 174,612 | 1.29 |
| 1988 | 214,519 | +20% | 142,902 | 1.50 |
| 1987 | 178,609 | −16% | 118,144 | 1.51 |
| 1986 | 213,423 | +52% | 128,984 | 1.65 |
| 1985 | 140,066 | +38% | 109,042 | 1.28 |
| 1984 | 101,440 | −30% | 89,310 | 1.14 |
| 1983 | 144,300 | +207% | 126,300 | 1.14 |
| 1982 | 47,053 | −23% | 47,400 | 0.99 |
| 1981 | 61,145 | +35% | 69,200 | 0.88 |
| 1980 | 45,387 | −40% | 40,900 | 1.11 |
| 1979 | 75,914 | −26% | 45,500 | 1.67 |
| 1978 | 103,110 | +32% | 42,800 | 2.41 |
| 1977 | 78,000 | +1.8% | 89,400 | 0.87 |
| 1976 | 76,620 | +8.5% | 89,400 | 0.86 |
| 1975 | 70,628 | −19% | 81,372 | 0.87 |
| 1974 | 87,000 | +38% | 90,000 | 0.97 |
| 1973 | 63,000 | +43% | 75,000 | 0.84 |
| 1972 | 44,000 | −39% | 65,000 | 0.68 |
| 1971 | 71,942 | +24% | 84,400 | 0.85 |
| 1970 | 57,841 | −20% | 53,400 | 1.08 |
| 1969 | 72,558 | −20% | 95,940 | 0.76 |
| 1968 | 91,200 | −7.0% | 108,390 | 0.84 |
| 1967 | 98,100 | −2.5% | 108,200 | 0.91 |
| 1966 | 100,650 | +15% | 112,950 | 0.89 |
| 1965 | 87,700 | −18% | 100,650 | 0.87 |
| 1964 | 106,900 | +6.7% | 127,685 | 0.84 |
| 1963 | 100,200 | +14% | 115,759 | 0.87 |
| 1962 | 87,700 | +26% | 109,000 | 0.80 |
| 1961 | 69,800 | — | 89,505 | 0.78 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports3,870 t USD 238,000
Exporter rank68 of 137
Imports16,937 t USD 2.6 m
Importer rank129 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 Mali?

Mali produced 4.0 million t in 2024, 0.32% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Mali ranked 31st 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 Mali changed?

It rose by 127% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

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

2.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (4.0 million t from 1.6 million ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.

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

In 2024 Mali reported exports of 3,870 t (USD 238,000) and imports of 16,937 t (USD 2.6 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 Mali

[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/mali/)[Millet](https://husfarm.com/production/millet/mali/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/mali/)[Spring onions and shallots](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/mali/)[Okra](https://husfarm.com/production/okra/mali/)[Seed cotton](https://husfarm.com/production/seed-cotton/mali/)[Mangoes and guavas](https://husfarm.com/production/mangoes/mali/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/mali/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/mali/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/mali/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/mali/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/mali/)
[Agricultural production in Mali](https://husfarm.com/production/country/mali/)

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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