South Sudan produced 157 thousand tonnes of Maize in 2024, a 18.9% change from 2012. Yield in 2024 was 9,649 hg/ha, 51% below the Africa average of 19,527 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 132 | 4,615 | 286 |
| 2013 | 171 | 5,311 | 322 |
| 2014 | 268 | 9,640 | 278 |
| 2015 | 183.6 | 9,073 | 202.3 |
| 2016 | 164.6 | 8,791 | 187.2 |
| 2017 | 152.3 | 8,852 | 172.1 |
| 2018 | 149.6 | 8,500 | 176 |
| 2019 | 169.4 | 8,805 | 192.4 |
| 2020 | 181 | 8,847 | 204.6 |
| 2021 | 175.5 | 8,447 | 207.7 |
| 2022 | 219.3 | 9,968 | 220 |
| 2023 | 141 | 9,944 | 141.8 |
| 2024 | 157 | 9,649 | 162.7 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.