Africa vs Italy: Maize (corn) — Yield
Maize (corn) — Yield over time
- Africa
- Italy
How they compare
Italy currently reports 9,974 kg/ha against 2,070 kg/ha in Africa, a difference of 7,904 kg/ha.
That makes Italy's figure about 4.8 times Africa's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, Italy has been ahead every year.
Africa ranks 24th and Italy ranks 24th of 30 groups.
Italy has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa | Italy | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,103 kg/ha | 3,601 kg/ha | 2,498 kg/ha | Italy |
| 1970s | 1,364 kg/ha | 5,762 kg/ha | 4,398 kg/ha | Italy |
| 1980s | 1,472 kg/ha | 7,188 kg/ha | 5,716 kg/ha | Italy |
| 1990s | 1,537 kg/ha | 8,744 kg/ha | 7,207 kg/ha | Italy |
| 2000s | 1,774 kg/ha | 9,110 kg/ha | 7,336 kg/ha | Italy |
| 2010s | 1,987 kg/ha | 9,624 kg/ha | 7,637 kg/ha | Italy |
| 2020s | 2,158 kg/ha | 10,127 kg/ha | 7,969 kg/ha | Italy |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — yield, Africa or Italy?
- Italy, at 9,974 kg/ha against 2,070 kg/ha in Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — yield between Africa and Italy?
- 7,904 kg/ha, with Italy ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Italy?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Africa and Italy rank globally for maize (corn) — yield?
- Africa ranks 24th and Italy ranks 24th 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.