Australia vs Sri Lanka: Maize (corn) — Area harvested
Maize (corn) — Area harvested over time
- Australia
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Australia currently reports 75,132 ha against 72,701 ha in Sri Lanka, a difference of 2,431 ha.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Australia ahead.
Australia ranks 112th and Sri Lanka ranks 115th of 222 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Australia averaged higher in 5 and Sri Lanka in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 80,701 ha | 13,942 ha | 66,759 ha | Australia |
| 1970s | 59,484 ha | 26,965 ha | 32,519 ha | Australia |
| 1980s | 65,624 ha | 29,416 ha | 36,208 ha | Australia |
| 1990s | 53,804 ha | 30,143 ha | 23,661 ha | Australia |
| 2000s | 67,982 ha | 32,532 ha | 35,450 ha | Australia |
| 2010s | 61,425 ha | 62,055 ha | 630.3 ha | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 57,788 ha | 83,569 ha | 25,781 ha | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — area harvested, Australia or Sri Lanka?
- Australia, at 75,132 ha against 72,701 ha in Sri Lanka as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — area harvested between Australia and Sri Lanka?
- 2,431 ha, with Australia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Sri Lanka?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Australia and Sri Lanka rank globally for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Australia ranks 112th and Sri Lanka ranks 115th 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.