World - Maize production quantity

1,155,754,013 (thousand tonnes) in 2020

In 2022, maize production for World was 1,163 million thousand tonnes. Maize production of World increased from 318 million thousand tonnes in 1973 to 1,163 million thousand tonnes in 2022 growing at an average annual rate of 3.04%.

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What is maize production?

Zea mays Corn, Indian corn, mealies. A grain with a high germ content. At the national level, hybrid and ordinary maize should be reported separately owing to widely different yields and uses. Used largely for animal feed and commercial starch production.

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What is World maize production?