Benin vs Western Europe: Maize (corn) — Area harvested
Maize (corn) — Area harvested over time
- Benin
- Western Europe
How they compare
Western Europe currently reports 2.39 million ha against 1.76 million ha in Benin, a difference of 631,480 ha.
That makes Western Europe's figure about 1.4 times Benin's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, Western Europe has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 27th and Western Europe ranks 24th of 222 countries.
Western Europe has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Western Europe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 393,542 ha | 1.07 million ha | 680,068 ha | Western Europe |
| 1970s | 349,217 ha | 2.05 million ha | 1.70 million ha | Western Europe |
| 1980s | 442,954 ha | 2.19 million ha | 1.75 million ha | Western Europe |
| 1990s | 517,543 ha | 2.28 million ha | 1.77 million ha | Western Europe |
| 2000s | 722,617 ha | 2.44 million ha | 1.72 million ha | Western Europe |
| 2010s | 1.04 million ha | 2.36 million ha | 1.32 million ha | Western Europe |
| 2020s | 1.57 million ha | 2.28 million ha | 715,542 ha | Western Europe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — area harvested, Benin or Western Europe?
- Western Europe, at 2.39 million ha against 1.76 million ha in Benin as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — area harvested between Benin and Western Europe?
- 631,480 ha, with Western Europe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Western Europe?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Benin and Western Europe rank globally for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Benin ranks 27th and Western Europe ranks 24th 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.