Lesotho produced 56.4 thousand tonnes of Maize in 2024, a -56.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 6,327 hg/ha, 68% below the Africa average of 19,527 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 128.2 | 9,071 | 141.3 |
| 2011 | 73.4 | 6,344 | 115.7 |
| 2012 | 88.2 | 6,952 | 126.9 |
| 2013 | 86.3 | 8,227 | 104.9 |
| 2014 | 90.1 | 6,786 | 132.7 |
| 2015 | 65.6 | 6,571 | 99.9 |
| 2016 | 19.2 | 4,680 | 41 |
| 2017 | 172.7 | 10,409 | 165.9 |
| 2018 | 109.9 | 8,684 | 126.6 |
| 2019 | 24.6 | 7,688 | 32 |
| 2020 | 21.8 | 4,569 | 47.7 |
| 2021 | 88.6 | 10,252 | 86.4 |
| 2022 | 72.1 | 8,046 | 89.6 |
| 2023 | 127 | 8,508 | 149.3 |
| 2024 | 56.4 | 6,327 | 89.2 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.