Ethiopia produced 11,701.1 thousand tonnes of Maize in 2024, a 113.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 34,436 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 19,527 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,481.4 | 21,926 | 2,500 |
| 2011 | 5,747.1 | 22,213 | 2,587.2 |
| 2012 | 6,700.8 | 25,933 | 2,583.9 |
| 2013 | 7,105.7 | 27,403 | 2,593.1 |
| 2014 | 7,729.8 | 29,502 | 2,620.1 |
| 2015 | 8,211.4 | 27,765 | 2,957.5 |
| 2016 | 8,846.8 | 29,468 | 3,002.2 |
| 2017 | 10,488.2 | 33,119 | 3,166.8 |
| 2018 | 10,864.1 | 33,368 | 3,255.9 |
| 2019 | 11,555.4 | 36,552 | 3,161.4 |
| 2020 | 10,946 | 37,112 | 2,949.4 |
| 2021 | 11,737.5 | 34,330 | 3,419 |
| 2022 | 11,853.5 | 34,885 | 3,397.9 |
| 2023 | 11,512.3 | 34,092 | 3,376.9 |
| 2024 | 11,701.1 | 34,436 | 3,397.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.