Indonesia vs South Africa: Maize (corn) — Area harvested
Maize (corn) — Area harvested over time
- Indonesia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 2.64 million ha against 2.55 million ha in Indonesia, a difference of 87,600 ha.
The two have swapped places 10 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was South Africa ahead.
Indonesia ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 18th of 222 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Indonesia averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Indonesia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.93 million ha | 4.39 million ha | 1.46 million ha | South Africa |
| 1970s | 2.66 million ha | 4.64 million ha | 1.99 million ha | South Africa |
| 1980s | 2.84 million ha | 4.68 million ha | 1.84 million ha | South Africa |
| 1990s | 3.38 million ha | 3.96 million ha | 584,091 ha | South Africa |
| 2000s | 3.54 million ha | 3.06 million ha | 477,101 ha | Indonesia |
| 2010s | 3.93 million ha | 2.68 million ha | 1.26 million ha | Indonesia |
| 2020s | 2.49 million ha | 2.70 million ha | 210,794 ha | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — area harvested, Indonesia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 2.64 million ha against 2.55 million ha in Indonesia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — area harvested between Indonesia and South Africa?
- 87,600 ha, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Indonesia and South Africa?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Indonesia and South Africa rank globally for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Indonesia ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 18th 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.