Central America vs Nigeria: Maize (corn) — Production
Maize (corn) — Production over time
- Central America
- Nigeria
How they compare
Central America currently reports 28.67 million t against 11.16 million t in Nigeria, a difference of 17.51 million t.
That makes Central America's figure about 2.6 times Nigeria's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, Central America has been ahead every year.
Central America ranks 19th and Nigeria ranks 18th of 30 groups.
Central America has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central America | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.51 million t | 1.09 million t | 8.41 million t | Central America |
| 1970s | 10.99 million t | 888,800 t | 10.10 million t | Central America |
| 1980s | 14.63 million t | 2.46 million t | 12.17 million t | Central America |
| 1990s | 19.99 million t | 5.91 million t | 14.08 million t | Central America |
| 2000s | 24.08 million t | 5.90 million t | 18.18 million t | Central America |
| 2010s | 28.25 million t | 9.87 million t | 18.38 million t | Central America |
| 2020s | 30.84 million t | 12.06 million t | 18.78 million t | Central America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — production, Central America or Nigeria?
- Central America, at 28.67 million t against 11.16 million t in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — production between Central America and Nigeria?
- 17.51 million t, with Central America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central America and Nigeria?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Central America and Nigeria rank globally for maize (corn) — production?
- Central America ranks 19th and Nigeria ranks 18th of 30 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Maize (corn) — Production. 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.