Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) vs Nigeria: Maize (corn) — Area harvested
Maize (corn) — Area harvested over time
- Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)
- Nigeria
How they compare
Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) currently reports 41.14 million ha against 5.50 million ha in Nigeria, a difference of 35.64 million ha.
That makes Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)'s figure about 7.5 times Nigeria's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) has been ahead every year.
Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) ranks 6th and Nigeria ranks 9th of 30 groups.
Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.86 million ha | 1.25 million ha | 11.61 million ha | Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) |
| 1970s | 14.40 million ha | 902,400 ha | 13.50 million ha | Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) |
| 1980s | 16.21 million ha | 1.81 million ha | 14.39 million ha | Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) |
| 1990s | 18.44 million ha | 4.75 million ha | 13.69 million ha | Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) |
| 2000s | 23.12 million ha | 3.53 million ha | 19.59 million ha | Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) |
| 2010s | 32.33 million ha | 5.86 million ha | 26.47 million ha | Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) |
| 2020s | 39.04 million ha | 5.85 million ha | 33.18 million ha | Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — area harvested, Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) or Nigeria?
- Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), at 41.14 million ha against 5.50 million ha in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — area harvested between Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) and Nigeria?
- 35.64 million ha, with Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) and Nigeria?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) and Nigeria rank globally for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) ranks 6th 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.