European Union (27) vs South Africa: Maize (corn) — Area harvested
Maize (corn) — Area harvested over time
- European Union (27)
- South Africa
How they compare
European Union (27) currently reports 8.67 million ha against 2.64 million ha in South Africa, a difference of 6.04 million ha.
That makes European Union (27)'s figure about 3.3 times South Africa's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, European Union (27) has been ahead every year.
European Union (27) ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 18th of 30 groups.
European Union (27) has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | European Union (27) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.42 million ha | 4.39 million ha | 4.04 million ha | European Union (27) |
| 1970s | 9.20 million ha | 4.64 million ha | 4.55 million ha | European Union (27) |
| 1980s | 8.68 million ha | 4.68 million ha | 4.00 million ha | European Union (27) |
| 1990s | 9.12 million ha | 3.96 million ha | 5.16 million ha | European Union (27) |
| 2000s | 9.39 million ha | 3.06 million ha | 6.33 million ha | European Union (27) |
| 2010s | 9.00 million ha | 2.68 million ha | 6.32 million ha | European Union (27) |
| 2020s | 8.86 million ha | 2.70 million ha | 6.16 million ha | European Union (27) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — area harvested, European Union (27) or South Africa?
- European Union (27), at 8.67 million ha against 2.64 million ha in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — area harvested between European Union (27) and South Africa?
- 6.04 million ha, with European Union (27) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for European Union (27) and South Africa?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do European Union (27) and South Africa rank globally for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- European Union (27) ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 18th 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.