In 2024 India produced about 40.2 million tonnes of maize (corn) from 11.3 million hectares, an average yield of 3,545 kg per hectare. That is up 67% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 37% over the same period.
Production
Area harvested
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India against the world
Among the 12 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's maize (corn), India ranks 12 of 12 for yield in 2024, at 3,545 kg per hectare. The world average is 5,802 kg per hectare. United States of America leads at 11,257 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | 11,257 | 31.0% |
| 2 | Canada | 10,588 | 1.3% |
| 3 | France | 9,204 | 1.2% |
| 4 | Ukraine | 6,600 | 2.2% |
| 5 | China, mainland | 6,592 | 24.2% |
| 6 | Argentina | 6,581 | 4.7% |
| 7 | Indonesia | 5,940 | 1.2% |
| 8 | Russian Federation | 5,836 | 1.1% |
| 9 | Brazil | 5,426 | 9.4% |
| 10 | South Africa | 4,874 | 1.1% |
| 11 | Mexico | 3,704 | 2.0% |
| 12 | India | 3,545 | 3.3% |
How does your maize (corn) yield compare?
Averages are national figures and depend on irrigation, variety and season. Your own field can be well above or below them.
Source: FAO, FAOSTAT crops and livestock products (CC BY 4.0). National totals for India, including FAO estimates; they can differ from Indian ministry releases.