Cameroon produced 2,200 thousand tonnes of Maize in 2024, a 31.7% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 18,333 hg/ha, 6% below the Africa average of 19,527 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,670.3 | 19,741 | 846.1 |
| 2011 | 1,572.1 | 20,240 | 776.7 |
| 2012 | 1,750 | 17,152 | 1,020.3 |
| 2013 | 1,647 | 19,787 | 832.4 |
| 2014 | 1,959.3 | 17,645 | 1,110.4 |
| 2015 | 2,070.6 | 17,406 | 1,189.5 |
| 2016 | 2,195.9 | 19,800 | 1,109.1 |
| 2017 | 2,169.2 | 18,400 | 1,178.9 |
| 2018 | 2,398.6 | 18,456 | 1,299.7 |
| 2019 | 2,217.2 | 19,055 | 1,163.6 |
| 2020 | 2,088 | 17,847 | 1,169.9 |
| 2021 | 2,100 | 17,707 | 1,186 |
| 2022 | 2,200 | 16,923 | 1,300 |
| 2023 | 2,200 | 18,333 | 1,200 |
| 2024 | 2,200 | 18,333 | 1,200 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-07.