Maize production in Vanuatu
In 2024 Vanuatu produced 985 t of maize, the 148th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 11%. The record was 986 t in 2022. Area harvested: 1,549 ha, yield 0.6 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 985 t
- World rank
- 148 of 162
- 10-year change
- +11%
- Record
- 986 t
- 2022
Maize in Vanuatu, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Vanuatu compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.6
- world 5.8 (−89%)
- kg per person
- 3.01
- world 149
- 10-year change
- +11%
- world +17%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146 | Malaysia | 1,317 | 0.00% |
| 147 | Mauritius | 1,289 | 0.00% |
| 148 | Vanuatu | 985 | 0.00% |
| 149 | Sao Tome and Principe | 796 | 0.00% |
| 150 | Bahamas | 605 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of maize
Share of the world total; Vanuatu is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 985 | +0.1% | 1,549 | 0.64 |
| 2023 | 984 | −0.2% | 1,555 | 0.63 |
| 2022 | 986 | +3.0% | 1,568 | 0.63 |
| 2021 | 957 | +1.2% | 1,526 | 0.63 |
| 2020 | 946 | +1.5% | 1,514 | 0.62 |
| 2019 | 932 | +1.6% | 1,504 | 0.62 |
| 2018 | 917 | +1.4% | 1,495 | 0.61 |
| 2017 | 904 | +1.9% | 1,490 | 0.61 |
| 2016 | 887 | +1.5% | 1,474 | 0.60 |
| 2015 | 874 | −1.8% | 1,454 | 0.60 |
| 2014 | 890 | −6.3% | 1,446 | 0.62 |
| 2013 | 950 | +19% | 1,500 | 0.63 |
| 2012 | 800 | −3.7% | 1,400 | 0.57 |
| 2011 | 831 | +1.0% | 1,455 | 0.57 |
| 2010 | 823 | +0.4% | 1,460 | 0.56 |
| 2009 | 820 | 0.0% | 1,469 | 0.56 |
| 2008 | 820 | +2.5% | 1,500 | 0.55 |
| 2007 | 800 | +6.7% | 1,450 | 0.55 |
| 2006 | 750 | −2.2% | 1,400 | 0.54 |
| 2005 | 767 | +1.5% | 1,445 | 0.53 |
| 2004 | 756 | +1.7% | 1,420 | 0.53 |
| 2003 | 743 | +0.1% | 1,397 | 0.53 |
| 2002 | 742 | +1.1% | 1,410 | 0.53 |
| 2001 | 734 | +1.1% | 1,410 | 0.52 |
| 2000 | 726 | +1.1% | 1,409 | 0.52 |
| 1999 | 718 | +2.6% | 1,410 | 0.51 |
| 1998 | 700 | 0.0% | 1,390 | 0.50 |
| 1997 | 700 | +0.6% | 1,406 | 0.50 |
| 1996 | 696 | +0.7% | 1,414 | 0.49 |
| 1995 | 691 | −1.3% | 1,420 | 0.49 |
| 1994 | 700 | +4.5% | 1,456 | 0.48 |
| 1993 | 670 | +1.5% | 1,410 | 0.48 |
| 1992 | 660 | +1.5% | 1,406 | 0.47 |
| 1991 | 650 | −7.1% | 1,402 | 0.46 |
| 1990 | 700 | +6.1% | 1,370 | 0.51 |
| 1989 | 660 | +1.5% | 1,300 | 0.51 |
| 1988 | 650 | −1.5% | 1,300 | 0.50 |
| 1987 | 660 | −1.5% | 1,300 | 0.51 |
| 1986 | 670 | +1.5% | 1,300 | 0.52 |
| 1985 | 660 | +1.5% | 1,270 | 0.52 |
| 1984 | 650 | 0.0% | 1,250 | 0.52 |
| 1983 | 650 | 0.0% | 1,250 | 0.52 |
| 1982 | 650 | 0.0% | 1,250 | 0.52 |
| 1981 | 650 | 0.0% | 1,250 | 0.52 |
| 1980 | 650 | +8.3% | 1,250 | 0.52 |
| 1979 | 600 | 0.0% | 1,200 | 0.50 |
| 1978 | 600 | 0.0% | 1,200 | 0.50 |
| 1977 | 600 | 0.0% | 1,200 | 0.50 |
| 1976 | 600 | +9.1% | 1,200 | 0.50 |
| 1975 | 550 | +10% | 1,100 | 0.50 |
| 1974 | 500 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 0.50 |
| 1973 | 500 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 0.50 |
| 1972 | 500 | +11% | 950 | 0.53 |
| 1971 | 450 | 0.0% | 900 | 0.50 |
| 1970 | 450 | +13% | 850 | 0.53 |
| 1969 | 400 | +5.3% | 800 | 0.50 |
| 1968 | 380 | +8.6% | 800 | 0.48 |
| 1967 | 350 | +6.1% | 750 | 0.47 |
| 1966 | 330 | −5.7% | 700 | 0.47 |
| 1965 | 350 | 0.0% | 700 | 0.50 |
| 1964 | 350 | 0.0% | 700 | 0.50 |
| 1963 | 350 | 0.0% | 700 | 0.50 |
| 1962 | 350 | 0.0% | 700 | 0.50 |
| 1961 | 350 | — | 700 | 0.50 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 26 t USD 66,000
- Importer rank
- 183 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 Vanuatu?
Vanuatu produced 985 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Vanuatu rank in the world for production of maize?
Vanuatu ranked 148th 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 Vanuatu changed?
It rose by 11% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. The record was 986 t in 2022.
What is the yield of maize in Vanuatu?
0.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (985 t from 1,549 ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.
Does Vanuatu export or import maize (corn)?
In 2024 Vanuatu reported no exports and imports of 26 t (USD 66,000), 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; the 2024 figure for Vanuatu is imputed by FAO. 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.