Argentina vs Eastern Asia: Maize (corn) — Area harvested
Maize (corn) — Area harvested over time
- Argentina
- Eastern Asia
How they compare
Eastern Asia currently reports 45.38 million ha against 8.74 million ha in Argentina, a difference of 36.64 million ha.
That makes Eastern Asia's figure about 5.2 times Argentina's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, Eastern Asia has been ahead every year.
Argentina ranks 6th and Eastern Asia ranks 5th of 222 countries.
Eastern Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | Eastern Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.09 million ha | 16.11 million ha | 13.02 million ha | Eastern Asia |
| 1970s | 3.21 million ha | 18.79 million ha | 15.58 million ha | Eastern Asia |
| 1980s | 2.86 million ha | 20.04 million ha | 17.18 million ha | Eastern Asia |
| 1990s | 2.50 million ha | 23.52 million ha | 21.02 million ha | Eastern Asia |
| 2000s | 2.68 million ha | 27.22 million ha | 24.54 million ha | Eastern Asia |
| 2010s | 5.09 million ha | 39.51 million ha | 34.42 million ha | Eastern Asia |
| 2020s | 8.30 million ha | 43.96 million ha | 35.66 million ha | Eastern Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — area harvested, Argentina or Eastern Asia?
- Eastern Asia, at 45.38 million ha against 8.74 million ha in Argentina as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — area harvested between Argentina and Eastern Asia?
- 36.64 million ha, with Eastern Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Eastern Asia?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Argentina and Eastern Asia rank globally for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Argentina ranks 6th and Eastern Asia ranks 5th of 222 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Maize (corn) — Area harvested. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.