FAOSTAT · 2012–2024
Maize production in South Sudan
In 2024 South Sudan produced 157,000 t of maize, the 97th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 41%. The record was 268,000 t in 2014. Area harvested: 162,707 ha, yield 1.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2024
- 157,000 t
- World rank
- 97 of 162
- 10-year change
- −41%
- Record
- 268,000 t
- 2014
Maize in South Sudan, 2012–2024 (tonnes)
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 157,000 | +11% | 162,707 | 0.96 |
| 2023 | 141,000 | −36% | 141,795 | 0.99 |
| 2022 | 219,300 | +25% | 220,000 | 1.00 |
| 2021 | 175,454 | −3.1% | 207,714 | 0.84 |
| 2020 | 181,003 | +6.8% | 204,597 | 0.88 |
| 2019 | 169,427 | +13% | 192,416 | 0.88 |
| 2018 | 149,611 | −1.8% | 176,014 | 0.85 |
| 2017 | 152,314 | −7.5% | 172,068 | 0.89 |
| 2016 | 164,613 | −10% | 187,248 | 0.88 |
| 2015 | 183,589 | −31% | 202,344 | 0.91 |
| 2014 | 268,000 | +57% | 278,000 | 0.96 |
| 2013 | 171,000 | +30% | 322,000 | 0.53 |
| 2012 | 132,000 | — | 286,000 | 0.46 |
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.