Maize production in North Macedonia
In 2024 North Macedonia produced 130,413 t of maize, the 99th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 7.0%. The record was 190,722 t in 2018. Area harvested: 28,334 ha, yield 4.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 130,413 t
- World rank
- 99 of 162
- 10-year change
- −7.0%
- Record
- 190,722 t
- 2018
Maize in North Macedonia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 4.6
- world 5.8 (−21%)
- kg per person
- 71.5
- world 149
- 10-year change
- −7.0%
- world +17%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | South Sudan | 157,000 | 0.01% |
| 98 | Switzerland | 156,750 | 0.01% |
| 99 | North Macedonia | 130,413 | 0.01% |
| 100 | Netherlands | 122,710 | 0.01% |
| 101 | Lithuania | 111,740 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of maize
Share of the world total; North Macedonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 130,413 | −2.1% | 28,334 | 4.60 |
| 2023 | 133,176 | −9.4% | 29,077 | 4.58 |
| 2022 | 146,980 | +9.7% | 30,769 | 4.78 |
| 2021 | 134,036 | −10% | 30,827 | 4.35 |
| 2020 | 149,685 | +1.1% | 32,555 | 4.60 |
| 2019 | 148,058 | −22% | 34,672 | 4.27 |
| 2018 | 190,722 | +55% | 37,065 | 5.15 |
| 2017 | 123,014 | −16% | 32,004 | 3.84 |
| 2016 | 147,029 | +7.3% | 31,779 | 4.63 |
| 2015 | 136,991 | −2.3% | 32,506 | 4.21 |
| 2014 | 140,221 | +3.7% | 31,231 | 4.49 |
| 2013 | 135,269 | +14% | 32,002 | 4.23 |
| 2012 | 118,821 | −8.1% | 30,040 | 3.96 |
| 2011 | 129,322 | −2.0% | 30,283 | 4.27 |
| 2010 | 132,006 | −16% | 29,480 | 4.48 |
| 2009 | 157,547 | +24% | 33,482 | 4.71 |
| 2008 | 127,125 | +7.4% | 31,013 | 4.10 |
| 2007 | 118,378 | −20% | 30,859 | 3.84 |
| 2006 | 147,494 | −0.5% | 31,724 | 4.65 |
| 2005 | 148,234 | +1.5% | 33,008 | 4.49 |
| 2004 | 146,105 | +3.3% | 33,772 | 4.33 |
| 2003 | 141,436 | +0.9% | 34,837 | 4.06 |
| 2002 | 140,151 | +19% | 33,850 | 4.14 |
| 2001 | 117,300 | −6.4% | 34,000 | 3.45 |
| 2000 | 125,383 | −22% | 37,075 | 3.38 |
| 1999 | 160,550 | +14% | 39,229 | 4.09 |
| 1998 | 140,949 | −10% | 32,229 | 4.37 |
| 1997 | 157,234 | +10% | 40,158 | 3.92 |
| 1996 | 142,421 | −14% | 42,031 | 3.39 |
| 1995 | 165,652 | +24% | 42,454 | 3.90 |
| 1994 | 133,211 | +32% | 42,719 | 3.12 |
| 1993 | 101,063 | −22% | 44,693 | 2.26 |
| 1992 | 130,259 | — | 43,772 | 2.98 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 7,293 t USD 1.7 m
- Exporter rank
- 61 of 137
- Imports
- 53,061 t USD 14.7 m
- Importer rank
- 101 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 North Macedonia?
North Macedonia produced 130,413 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Macedonia rank in the world for production of maize?
North Macedonia ranked 99th 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 North Macedonia changed?
It fell by 7.0% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. The record was 190,722 t in 2018.
What is the yield of maize in North Macedonia?
4.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (130,413 t from 28,334 ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.
Does North Macedonia export or import maize (corn)?
In 2024 North Macedonia reported exports of 7,293 t (USD 1.7 m) and imports of 53,061 t (USD 14.7 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
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.