Africa vs Germany: Maize (corn) — Yield
Maize (corn) — Yield over time
- Africa
- Germany
How they compare
Germany currently reports 10,053 kg/ha against 2,070 kg/ha in Africa, a difference of 7,983 kg/ha.
That makes Germany's figure about 4.9 times Africa's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.
Africa ranks 24th and Germany ranks 22nd of 30 groups.
Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,103 kg/ha | 3,885 kg/ha | 2,782 kg/ha | Germany |
| 1970s | 1,364 kg/ha | 5,253 kg/ha | 3,888 kg/ha | Germany |
| 1980s | 1,472 kg/ha | 6,494 kg/ha | 5,021 kg/ha | Germany |
| 1990s | 1,537 kg/ha | 7,675 kg/ha | 6,138 kg/ha | Germany |
| 2000s | 1,774 kg/ha | 9,016 kg/ha | 7,242 kg/ha | Germany |
| 2010s | 1,987 kg/ha | 9,549 kg/ha | 7,563 kg/ha | Germany |
| 2020s | 2,158 kg/ha | 9,610 kg/ha | 7,452 kg/ha | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — yield, Africa or Germany?
- Germany, at 10,053 kg/ha against 2,070 kg/ha in Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — yield between Africa and Germany?
- 7,983 kg/ha, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Germany?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Africa and Germany rank globally for maize (corn) — yield?
- Africa ranks 24th and Germany ranks 22nd of 30 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Maize (corn) — Yield. 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.