Madagascar produced 265 thousand tonnes of Maize in 2024, a -35.7% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 18,327 hg/ha, 6% below the Africa average of 19,527 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 411.9 | 15,577 | 264.4 |
| 2011 | 428.4 | 15,455 | 277.2 |
| 2012 | 447.9 | 16,591 | 270 |
| 2013 | 380.8 | 16,581 | 229.7 |
| 2014 | 366.2 | 16,832 | 217.5 |
| 2015 | 329.4 | 17,142 | 192.1 |
| 2016 | 316.3 | 17,309 | 182.8 |
| 2017 | 281.5 | 17,406 | 161.7 |
| 2018 | 215 | 17,516 | 122.7 |
| 2019 | 219.2 | 17,363 | 126.3 |
| 2020 | 224.9 | 17,745 | 126.7 |
| 2021 | 232 | 18,233 | 127.3 |
| 2022 | 266.9 | 18,047 | 147.9 |
| 2023 | 268.1 | 18,187 | 147.4 |
| 2024 | 265 | 18,327 | 144.6 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.