Countries by Corn (Maize) Production 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by total corn and maize production in 2024, measured in millions of metric tons according to USDA WASDE data. The United States produces approximately 31% of the world's corn — most of it used for animal feed, ethanol fuel production, and industrial starch processing rather than direct human consumption. The US Corn Belt states of Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, and Minnesota together produce more corn than most countries produce of any crop.

✨ AI Insight

The disparity in corn production is striking, with the United States producing nearly 36% more corn than China, the second-largest producer, which stands at 288 million metric tons. This gap underscores the U.S.'s agricultural dominance, particularly in the Corn Belt states, where production is heavily geared towards animal feed and industrial uses rather than direct human consumption. Brazil, at 127 million metric tons, lags significantly behind the top two, while Argentina and Ukraine show even lower outputs of 55 and 28 million metric tons, respectively. This trend suggests that while the U.S. continues to lead, emerging economies may need to enhance their agricultural practices to compete more effectively in the global market.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

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United States leads with 389 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 121 · median: 45.

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Gap in 2024: United States is 24.3× larger than South Africa.