Maize production in Oman
In 2024 Oman produced 2,492 t of maize, the 141st largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 75%. The record was 27,818 t in 1991. Area harvested: 493 ha, yield 5.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 2,492 t
- World rank
- 141 of 162
- 10-year change
- −75%
- Record
- 27,818 t
- 1991
Maize in Oman, 1991–2024 (tonnes)
Oman compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 5.1
- world 5.8 (−13%)
- kg per person
- 0.47
- world 149
- 10-year change
- −75%
- world +17%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139 | Libya | 3,800 | 0.00% |
| 140 | Montenegro | 3,464 | 0.00% |
| 141 | Oman | 2,492 | 0.00% |
| 142 | Fiji | 2,421 | 0.00% |
| 143 | Jamaica | 2,381 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of maize
Share of the world total; Oman is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,492 | +2.2% | 493 | 5.05 |
| 2023 | 2,438 | −89% | 483 | 5.05 |
| 2022 | 22,161 | +43% | 562 | 39.43 |
| 2021 | 15,545 | −42% | 507 | 30.66 |
| 2020 | 26,755 | +200% | 3,112 | 8.60 |
| 2019 | 8,916 | +1.0% | 1,037 | 8.60 |
| 2018 | 8,827 | +25% | 1,026 | 8.60 |
| 2017 | 7,075 | +3.2% | 1,021 | 6.93 |
| 2016 | 6,856 | −57% | 1,007 | 6.81 |
| 2015 | 15,762 | +61% | 1,318 | 11.96 |
| 2014 | 9,793 | −28% | 1,445 | 6.78 |
| 2013 | 13,604 | −3.6% | 1,892 | 7.19 |
| 2012 | 14,107 | −8.7% | 1,787 | 7.89 |
| 2011 | 15,445 | +49% | 1,971 | 7.84 |
| 2010 | 10,360 | −31% | 1,230 | 8.42 |
| 2009 | 14,907 | −4.6% | 1,923 | 7.75 |
| 2008 | 15,624 | −4.4% | 2,023 | 7.72 |
| 2007 | 16,342 | −4.2% | 2,124 | 7.69 |
| 2006 | 17,059 | −4.0% | 2,225 | 7.67 |
| 2005 | 17,776 | −3.9% | 2,327 | 7.64 |
| 2004 | 18,493 | −3.7% | 2,430 | 7.61 |
| 2003 | 19,211 | −3.6% | 2,534 | 7.58 |
| 2002 | 19,928 | −3.5% | 2,639 | 7.55 |
| 2001 | 20,645 | −3.4% | 2,745 | 7.52 |
| 2000 | 21,363 | −3.2% | 2,852 | 7.49 |
| 1999 | 22,080 | −3.1% | 2,960 | 7.46 |
| 1998 | 22,797 | −3.0% | 3,069 | 7.43 |
| 1997 | 23,514 | −3.0% | 3,178 | 7.40 |
| 1996 | 24,232 | −2.9% | 3,289 | 7.37 |
| 1995 | 24,949 | −2.8% | 3,400 | 7.34 |
| 1994 | 25,666 | −2.7% | 3,512 | 7.31 |
| 1993 | 26,384 | −2.6% | 3,625 | 7.28 |
| 1992 | 27,101 | −2.6% | 3,740 | 7.25 |
| 1991 | 27,818 | — | 3,855 | 7.22 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 6 t USD 32,000
- Exporter rank
- 130 of 137
- Imports
- 289,369 t USD 72.4 m
- Importer rank
- 62 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 Oman?
Oman produced 2,492 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Oman rank in the world for production of maize?
Oman ranked 141st 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 Oman changed?
It fell by 75% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. The record was 27,818 t in 1991.
What is the yield of maize in Oman?
5.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (2,492 t from 493 ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.
Does Oman export or import maize (corn)?
In 2024 Oman reported exports of 6 t (USD 32,000) and imports of 289,369 t (USD 72.4 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.