Maize production in Serbia
In 2024 Serbia produced 5.1 million t of maize, the 23rd largest in the world (0.42% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 36%. The record was 8.0 million t in 2014. Area harvested: 987,492 ha, yield 5.2 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 5.1 million t
- World rank
- 23 of 162
- 10-year change
- −36%
- Record
- 8.0 million t
- 2014
Maize in Serbia, 2006–2024 (tonnes)
Serbia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.42%
- 0.76% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 5.2
- world 5.8 (−11%)
- kg per person
- 758
- world 149
- 10-year change
- −36%
- world +17%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Romania | 5,971,850 | 0.49% |
| 22 | Hungary | 5,297,730 | 0.43% |
| 23 | Serbia | 5,107,309 | 0.42% |
| 24 | Germany | 5,010,500 | 0.41% |
| 25 | Uganda | 5,000,000 | 0.41% |
Map of world production of maize
Share of the world total; Serbia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,107,309 | −23% | 987,492 | 5.17 |
| 2023 | 6,630,984 | +55% | 922,980 | 7.18 |
| 2022 | 4,283,293 | −29% | 952,216 | 4.50 |
| 2021 | 6,027,131 | −23% | 1,020,337 | 5.91 |
| 2020 | 7,872,607 | +7.2% | 996,527 | 7.90 |
| 2019 | 7,344,542 | +5.5% | 962,083 | 7.63 |
| 2018 | 6,964,770 | +73% | 901,753 | 7.72 |
| 2017 | 4,018,370 | −46% | 1,002,319 | 4.01 |
| 2016 | 7,376,738 | +35% | 1,010,097 | 7.30 |
| 2015 | 5,454,841 | −31% | 1,010,227 | 5.40 |
| 2014 | 7,951,583 | +36% | 1,057,877 | 7.52 |
| 2013 | 5,864,419 | +66% | 980,334 | 5.98 |
| 2012 | 3,532,602 | −45% | 976,020 | 3.62 |
| 2011 | 6,479,564 | −10% | 1,258,437 | 5.15 |
| 2010 | 7,207,191 | +13% | 1,223,579 | 5.89 |
| 2009 | 6,396,262 | +3.9% | 1,208,640 | 5.29 |
| 2008 | 6,158,120 | +58% | 1,273,910 | 4.83 |
| 2007 | 3,904,825 | −35% | 1,201,832 | 3.25 |
| 2006 | 6,016,765 | — | 1,169,976 | 5.14 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 2.1 million t USD 483 m
- Exporter rank
- 13 of 137
- Imports
- 19,539 t USD 77.6 m
- Importer rank
- 127 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 Serbia?
Serbia produced 5.1 million t in 2024, 0.42% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Serbia rank in the world for production of maize?
Serbia ranked 23rd 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 Serbia changed?
It fell by 36% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. The record was 8.0 million t in 2014.
What is the yield of maize in Serbia?
5.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (5.1 million t from 987,492 ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.
Does Serbia export or import maize (corn)?
In 2024 Serbia reported exports of 2.1 million t (USD 483 m) and imports of 19,539 t (USD 77.6 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
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.