Argentina vs Nigeria: Maize (corn) — Area harvested
Maize (corn) — Area harvested over time
- Argentina
- Nigeria
How they compare
Argentina currently reports 8.74 million ha against 5.50 million ha in Nigeria, a difference of 3.24 million ha.
That makes Argentina's figure about 1.6 times Nigeria's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Argentina ahead.
Argentina ranks 6th and Nigeria ranks 9th of 222 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Argentina averaged higher in 4 and Nigeria in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.09 million ha | 1.25 million ha | 1.84 million ha | Argentina |
| 1970s | 3.21 million ha | 902,400 ha | 2.31 million ha | Argentina |
| 1980s | 2.86 million ha | 1.81 million ha | 1.05 million ha | Argentina |
| 1990s | 2.50 million ha | 4.75 million ha | 2.24 million ha | Nigeria |
| 2000s | 2.68 million ha | 3.53 million ha | 848,574 ha | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 5.09 million ha | 5.86 million ha | 771,191 ha | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 8.30 million ha | 5.85 million ha | 2.45 million ha | Argentina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — area harvested, Argentina or Nigeria?
- Argentina, at 8.74 million ha against 5.50 million ha in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — area harvested between Argentina and Nigeria?
- 3.24 million ha, with Argentina ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Nigeria?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Argentina and Nigeria rank globally for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Argentina ranks 6th and Nigeria ranks 9th 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.