Maize production in Sweden
In 2024 Sweden produced 15,500 t of maize, the 128th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). The record was 15,700 t in 2023. Area harvested: 2,290 ha, yield 6.8 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 15,500 t
- World rank
- 128 of 162
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 15,700 t
- 2023
Maize in Sweden, 2018–2024 (tonnes)
Sweden compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- Yield, t/ha
- 6.8
- world 5.8 (+17%)
- kg per person
- 1.46
- world 149
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | Botswana | 18,000 | 0.00% |
| 127 | Mauritania | 18,000 | 0.00% |
| 128 | Sweden | 15,500 | 0.00% |
| 129 | Guinea-Bissau | 15,000 | 0.00% |
| 130 | Congo | 13,000 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of maize
Share of the world total; Sweden is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,500 | −1.3% | 2,290 | 6.77 |
| 2023 | 15,700 | +29% | 1,970 | 7.97 |
| 2022 | 12,200 | −18% | 1,770 | 6.89 |
| 2021 | 14,900 | +19% | 1,740 | 8.56 |
| 2020 | 12,500 | +11% | 1,850 | 6.76 |
| 2019 | 11,300 | +146% | 1,620 | 6.98 |
| 2018 | 4,600 | — | 1,110 | 4.14 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 642 t USD 1.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 84 of 137
- Imports
- 45,612 t USD 19.5 m
- Importer rank
- 105 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 Sweden?
Sweden produced 15,500 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sweden rank in the world for production of maize?
Sweden ranked 128th of 162 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 31.0% of the world total.
What is the yield of maize in Sweden?
6.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (15,500 t from 2,290 ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.
Does Sweden export or import maize (corn)?
In 2024 Sweden reported exports of 642 t (USD 1.2 m) and imports of 45,612 t (USD 19.5 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.