Least Developed Countries (LDCs) vs Nigeria: Maize (corn) — Area harvested
Maize (corn) — Area harvested over time
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- Nigeria
How they compare
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) currently reports 33.37 million ha against 5.50 million ha in Nigeria, a difference of 27.87 million ha.
That makes Least Developed Countries (LDCs)'s figure about 6.1 times Nigeria's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) has been ahead every year.
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 10th and Nigeria ranks 9th of 30 groups.
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.23 million ha | 1.25 million ha | 6.98 million ha | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 1970s | 8.98 million ha | 902,400 ha | 8.08 million ha | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 1980s | 10.54 million ha | 1.81 million ha | 8.73 million ha | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 1990s | 12.71 million ha | 4.75 million ha | 7.96 million ha | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 2000s | 17.01 million ha | 3.53 million ha | 13.48 million ha | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 2010s | 25.30 million ha | 5.86 million ha | 19.43 million ha | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 2020s | 31.47 million ha | 5.85 million ha | 25.62 million ha | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — area harvested, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) or Nigeria?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs), at 33.37 million ha against 5.50 million ha in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — area harvested between Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Nigeria?
- 27.87 million ha, with Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Nigeria?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Nigeria rank globally for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 10th and Nigeria ranks 9th 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.