China vs China, mainland: Maize (corn) — Area harvested
Maize (corn) — Area harvested over time
- China
- China, mainland
How they compare
China currently reports 44.78 million ha against 44.74 million ha in China, mainland, a difference of 36,600 ha.
Across all 64 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 1st and China, mainland ranks 3rd of 222 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | China, mainland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15.50 million ha | 15.48 million ha | 19,756 ha | China |
| 1970s | 18.10 million ha | 18.07 million ha | 33,780 ha | China |
| 1980s | 19.33 million ha | 19.27 million ha | 58,870 ha | China |
| 1990s | 22.87 million ha | 22.81 million ha | 67,110 ha | China |
| 2000s | 26.71 million ha | 26.68 million ha | 23,160 ha | China |
| 2010s | 38.97 million ha | 38.95 million ha | 24,790 ha | China |
| 2020s | 43.36 million ha | 43.32 million ha | 34,520 ha | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — area harvested, China or China, mainland?
- China, at 44.78 million ha against 44.74 million ha in China, mainland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — area harvested between China and China, mainland?
- 36,600 ha, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and China, mainland?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do China and China, mainland rank globally for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- China ranks 1st and China, mainland ranks 3rd 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.