Least Developed Countries (LDCs) vs South Africa: Maize (corn) — Production
Maize (corn) — Production over time
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- South Africa
How they compare
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) currently reports 64.82 million t against 12.85 million t in South Africa, a difference of 51.97 million t.
That makes Least Developed Countries (LDCs)'s figure about 5.0 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 10 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ahead.
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 12th and South Africa ranks 14th 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) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.86 million t | 5.78 million t | 2.07 million t | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 1970s | 9.54 million t | 8.48 million t | 1.07 million t | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 1980s | 11.82 million t | 8.90 million t | 2.92 million t | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 1990s | 15.11 million t | 8.52 million t | 6.59 million t | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 2000s | 24.08 million t | 9.92 million t | 14.16 million t | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 2010s | 45.94 million t | 12.27 million t | 33.67 million t | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 2020s | 61.83 million t | 15.38 million t | 46.45 million t | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — production, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) or South Africa?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs), at 64.82 million t against 12.85 million t in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — production between Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and South Africa?
- 51.97 million t, with Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and South Africa?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and South Africa rank globally for maize (corn) — production?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 12th and South Africa ranks 14th 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.