> In 2024 Philippines produced 8.1 million t of maize, the 18th largest in the world (0.67% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 4.7%. The record was 8.

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# Maize production in Philippines

In 2024 Philippines produced 8.1 million t of maize, the 18th largest in the world (0.67% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 4.7%. The record was 8.4 million t in 2023. Area harvested: 2.5 million ha, yield 3.3 t/ha.

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Production, 20248.1 million t
World rank18 of 162
10-year change+4.7%
Record8.4 million t2023

## Maize in Philippines, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Philippines compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.67%0.75% in 2014
Yield, t/ha3.3world 5.8 (−43%)
kg per person70.3world 149
10-year change+4.7%world +17%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 16 | [Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/poland/) | 9,223,230 | 0.76% |
| 17 | [Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/pakistan/) | 9,200,000 | 0.76% |
| 18 | **Philippines** | 8,138,178 | 0.67% |
| 19 | [Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/turkey/) | 8,100,000 | 0.66% |
| 20 | [Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/egypt/) | 7,206,000 | 0.59% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 8,138,178 | −3.2% | 2,456,495 | 3.31 |
| 2023 | 8,405,004 | +1.8% | 2,540,929 | 3.31 |
| 2022 | 8,255,610 | −0.4% | 2,525,477 | 3.27 |
| 2021 | 8,287,191 | +2.1% | 2,564,727 | 3.23 |
| 2020 | 8,118,546 | +1.8% | 2,553,781 | 3.18 |
| 2019 | 7,978,845 | +2.7% | 2,516,723 | 3.17 |
| 2018 | 7,771,919 | −1.8% | 2,511,436 | 3.09 |
| 2017 | 7,914,908 | +9.6% | 2,552,592 | 3.10 |
| 2016 | 7,218,817 | −4.0% | 2,484,465 | 2.91 |
| 2015 | 7,518,756 | −3.2% | 2,561,934 | 2.93 |
| 2014 | 7,770,603 | +5.3% | 2,611,432 | 2.98 |
| 2013 | 7,377,293 | −0.4% | 2,563,718 | 2.88 |
| 2012 | 7,407,068 | +6.3% | 2,593,924 | 2.86 |
| 2011 | 6,971,221 | +9.3% | 2,544,612 | 2.74 |
| 2010 | 6,376,796 | −9.3% | 2,499,040 | 2.55 |
| 2009 | 7,034,033 | +1.5% | 2,683,890 | 2.62 |
| 2008 | 6,928,225 | +2.8% | 2,661,021 | 2.60 |
| 2007 | 6,736,940 | +11% | 2,648,317 | 2.54 |
| 2006 | 6,082,109 | +16% | 2,570,673 | 2.37 |
| 2005 | 5,253,160 | −3.0% | 2,441,788 | 2.15 |
| 2004 | 5,413,386 | +17% | 2,527,135 | 2.14 |
| 2003 | 4,615,625 | +6.9% | 2,409,828 | 1.92 |
| 2002 | 4,319,262 | −4.5% | 2,395,456 | 1.80 |
| 2001 | 4,525,012 | +0.3% | 2,486,588 | 1.82 |
| 2000 | 4,511,104 | −1.6% | 2,510,342 | 1.80 |
| 1999 | 4,584,593 | +20% | 2,642,208 | 1.74 |
| 1998 | 3,823,184 | −12% | 2,354,208 | 1.62 |
| 1997 | 4,332,417 | +4.4% | 2,725,875 | 1.59 |
| 1996 | 4,151,332 | +0.6% | 2,735,723 | 1.52 |
| 1995 | 4,128,510 | −8.6% | 2,692,332 | 1.53 |
| 1994 | 4,519,246 | −5.8% | 3,005,820 | 1.50 |
| 1993 | 4,797,977 | +3.9% | 3,149,340 | 1.52 |
| 1992 | 4,618,854 | −0.8% | 3,331,410 | 1.39 |
| 1991 | 4,655,026 | −8.8% | 3,589,460 | 1.30 |
| 1990 | 5,102,000 | +13% | 3,819,560 | 1.34 |
| 1989 | 4,522,195 | +2.1% | 3,689,240 | 1.23 |
| 1988 | 4,427,963 | +3.5% | 3,745,070 | 1.18 |
| 1987 | 4,278,119 | +4.6% | 3,682,650 | 1.16 |
| 1986 | 4,091,000 | +4.3% | 3,563,000 | 1.15 |
| 1985 | 3,922,000 | +14% | 3,510,910 | 1.12 |
| 1984 | 3,439,000 | +2.8% | 3,226,950 | 1.07 |
| 1983 | 3,346,235 | +7.0% | 3,270,210 | 1.02 |
| 1982 | 3,125,885 | −5.0% | 3,157,480 | 0.99 |
| 1981 | 3,290,175 | +5.8% | 3,360,700 | 0.98 |
| 1980 | 3,109,685 | −0.4% | 3,238,690 | 0.96 |
| 1979 | 3,122,790 | +1.9% | 3,201,070 | 0.98 |
| 1978 | 3,065,255 | +9.6% | 3,252,430 | 0.94 |
| 1977 | 2,796,085 | +0.8% | 3,158,070 | 0.89 |
| 1976 | 2,774,770 | +2.1% | 3,242,520 | 0.86 |
| 1975 | 2,717,320 | +8.1% | 3,193,160 | 0.85 |
| 1974 | 2,513,865 | +11% | 3,009,910 | 0.84 |
| 1973 | 2,257,535 | +23% | 2,726,390 | 0.83 |
| 1972 | 1,842,820 | −9.0% | 2,350,600 | 0.78 |
| 1971 | 2,024,220 | +0.6% | 2,454,270 | 0.82 |
| 1970 | 2,011,810 | +0.2% | 2,427,750 | 0.83 |
| 1969 | 2,008,200 | +16% | 2,419,600 | 0.83 |
| 1968 | 1,732,800 | +7.0% | 2,256,100 | 0.77 |
| 1967 | 1,619,153 | +8.7% | 2,247,900 | 0.72 |
| 1966 | 1,489,952 | +8.0% | 2,157,900 | 0.69 |
| 1965 | 1,379,828 | +5.1% | 2,106,080 | 0.66 |
| 1964 | 1,312,680 | +1.5% | 1,922,750 | 0.68 |
| 1963 | 1,292,710 | +1.6% | 1,897,570 | 0.68 |
| 1962 | 1,272,900 | +0.5% | 1,949,500 | 0.65 |
| 1961 | 1,266,270 | — | 2,016,270 | 0.63 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports1,391 t USD 4.9 m
Exporter rank76 of 137
Imports1.9 million t USD 544 m
Importer rank25 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 Philippines?

Philippines produced 8.1 million t in 2024, 0.67% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Philippines ranked 18th 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 Philippines changed?

It rose by 4.7% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. The record was 8.4 million t in 2023.

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

3.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (8.1 million t from 2.5 million ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.

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

In 2024 Philippines reported exports of 1,391 t (USD 4.9 m) and imports of 1.9 million t (USD 544 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 Philippines

[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/philippines/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/philippines/)[Coconuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/philippines/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/philippines/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/philippines/)[Other tropical fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-tropical-fruits/philippines/)[Plantains](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/philippines/)[Pineapples](https://husfarm.com/production/pineapples/philippines/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/philippines/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/philippines/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/philippines/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/philippines/)
[Agricultural production in Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/country/philippines/)

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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