Melanesia vs Saudi Arabia: Maize (corn) — Area harvested
Maize (corn) — Area harvested over time
- Melanesia
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 9,453 ha against 5,259 ha in Melanesia, a difference of 4,194 ha.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.8 times Melanesia's.
The two have swapped places 12 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Melanesia ranks 167th and Saudi Arabia ranks 164th of 222 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Melanesia averaged higher in 2 and Saudi Arabia in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Melanesia | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,958 ha | 4,333 ha | 2,375 ha | Saudi Arabia |
| 1970s | 2,022 ha | 5,264 ha | 3,241 ha | Saudi Arabia |
| 1980s | 3,090 ha | 2,133 ha | 956.5 ha | Melanesia |
| 1990s | 3,446 ha | 2,796 ha | 649.6 ha | Melanesia |
| 2000s | 4,575 ha | 17,117 ha | 12,542 ha | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 4,989 ha | 12,199 ha | 7,211 ha | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 5,021 ha | 11,348 ha | 6,326 ha | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — area harvested, Melanesia or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 9,453 ha against 5,259 ha in Melanesia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — area harvested between Melanesia and Saudi Arabia?
- 4,194 ha, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Melanesia and Saudi Arabia?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Melanesia and Saudi Arabia rank globally for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Melanesia ranks 167th and Saudi Arabia ranks 164th 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.