Zimbabwe produced 634.7 thousand tonnes of Maize in 2024, a -46.8% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 7,299 hg/ha, 63% below the Africa average of 19,527 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,192.4 | 8,751 | 1,362.6 |
| 2011 | 1,010.5 | 6,568 | 1,538.6 |
| 2012 | 1,096 | 7,912 | 1,385.2 |
| 2013 | 939.3 | 7,449 | 1,260.9 |
| 2014 | 975 | 9,301 | 1,048.3 |
| 2015 | 642.8 | 5,803 | 1,107.7 |
| 2016 | 511.8 | 4,405 | 1,162 |
| 2017 | 1,532.6 | 13,933 | 1,099.9 |
| 2018 | 1,560.1 | 13,506 | 1,155.1 |
| 2019 | 774 | 7,807 | 991.4 |
| 2020 | 1,202.3 | 11,801 | 1,018.9 |
| 2021 | 1,469.7 | 15,344 | 957.8 |
| 2022 | 869.1 | 7,628 | 1,139.3 |
| 2023 | 1,020.9 | 9,350 | 1,091.9 |
| 2024 | 634.7 | 7,299 | 869.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.