Eastern Asia vs Mexico: Maize (corn) — Area harvested
Maize (corn) — Area harvested over time
- Eastern Asia
- Mexico
How they compare
Eastern Asia currently reports 45.38 million ha against 6.57 million ha in Mexico, a difference of 38.81 million ha.
That makes Eastern Asia's figure about 6.9 times Mexico's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, Eastern Asia has been ahead every year.
Eastern Asia ranks 5th and Mexico ranks 7th of 30 groups.
Eastern Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Asia | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16.11 million ha | 7.28 million ha | 8.84 million ha | Eastern Asia |
| 1970s | 18.79 million ha | 7.05 million ha | 11.74 million ha | Eastern Asia |
| 1980s | 20.04 million ha | 6.82 million ha | 13.22 million ha | Eastern Asia |
| 1990s | 23.52 million ha | 7.56 million ha | 15.96 million ha | Eastern Asia |
| 2000s | 27.22 million ha | 7.21 million ha | 20.02 million ha | Eastern Asia |
| 2010s | 39.51 million ha | 7.01 million ha | 32.50 million ha | Eastern Asia |
| 2020s | 43.96 million ha | 6.82 million ha | 37.14 million ha | Eastern Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — area harvested, Eastern Asia or Mexico?
- Eastern Asia, at 45.38 million ha against 6.57 million ha in Mexico as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — area harvested between Eastern Asia and Mexico?
- 38.81 million ha, with Eastern Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Asia and Mexico?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Eastern Asia and Mexico rank globally for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Eastern Asia ranks 5th and Mexico ranks 7th of 30 groups.
- 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.