Oil of maize production in Zimbabwe
In 2023 Zimbabwe produced 12,531 t of oil of maize, the 28th largest in the world (0.41% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 1.4%. The record was 15,300 t in 1999.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 12,531 t
- World rank
- 28 of 56
- 10-year change
- −1.4%
- Record
- 15,300 t
- 1999
Oil of maize in Zimbabwe, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Zimbabwe compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.41%
- 0.54% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −1.4%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Croatia | 13,100 | 0.43% |
| 27 | Uzbekistan | 12,535 | 0.41% |
| 28 | Zimbabwe | 12,531 | 0.41% |
| 29 | Philippines | 12,404 | 0.40% |
| 30 | Austria | 11,286 | 0.37% |
Map of world production of oil of maize
Share of the world total; Zimbabwe is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12,531 | −3.8% |
| 2022 | 13,022 | −2.5% |
| 2021 | 13,355 | −4.1% |
| 2020 | 13,930 | −6.1% |
| 2019 | 14,840 | −0.1% |
| 2018 | 14,848 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 14,700 | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 13,500 | −3.6% |
| 2015 | 14,000 | +23% |
| 2014 | 11,400 | −10% |
| 2013 | 12,703 | −2.6% |
| 2012 | 13,047 | +18% |
| 2011 | 11,068 | −6.2% |
| 2010 | 11,802 | −23% |
| 2009 | 15,300 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 15,300 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 15,300 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 15,300 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 15,300 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 15,300 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 15,300 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 15,300 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 15,300 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 15,300 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 15,300 | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 14,850 | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 14,400 | +6.7% |
| 1996 | 13,500 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 13,500 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 13,500 | +7.1% |
| 1993 | 12,600 | +12% |
| 1992 | 11,250 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 11,250 | +8.7% |
| 1990 | 10,350 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 10,350 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 10,350 | +9.5% |
| 1987 | 9,450 | −4.5% |
| 1986 | 9,900 | +4.8% |
| 1985 | 9,450 | −4.5% |
| 1984 | 9,900 | +4.8% |
| 1983 | 9,450 | −4.5% |
| 1982 | 9,900 | +4.8% |
| 1981 | 9,450 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 9,450 | −8.7% |
| 1979 | 10,350 | +15% |
| 1978 | 9,000 | +25% |
| 1977 | 7,200 | +6.7% |
| 1976 | 6,750 | 0.0% |
| 1975 | 6,750 | +7.1% |
| 1974 | 6,300 | +17% |
| 1973 | 5,400 | +20% |
| 1972 | 4,500 | +25% |
| 1971 | 3,600 | +60% |
| 1970 | 2,250 | +25% |
| 1969 | 1,800 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of oil of maize in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe produced 12,531 t in 2023, 0.41% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Zimbabwe rank in the world for production of oil of maize?
Zimbabwe ranked 28th of 56 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 34.5% of the world total.
How has the production of oil of maize in Zimbabwe changed?
It fell by 1.4% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 15,300 t in 1999.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Zimbabwe 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.