Africa vs Switzerland: Maize (corn) — Yield
Maize (corn) — Yield over time
- Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 9,979 kg/ha against 2,070 kg/ha in Africa, a difference of 7,909 kg/ha.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 4.8 times Africa's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Africa ranks 24th and Switzerland ranks 23rd of 30 groups.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,103 kg/ha | 5,010 kg/ha | 3,907 kg/ha | Switzerland |
| 1970s | 1,364 kg/ha | 6,229 kg/ha | 4,865 kg/ha | Switzerland |
| 1980s | 1,472 kg/ha | 7,800 kg/ha | 6,328 kg/ha | Switzerland |
| 1990s | 1,537 kg/ha | 8,674 kg/ha | 7,137 kg/ha | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 1,774 kg/ha | 9,011 kg/ha | 7,237 kg/ha | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 1,987 kg/ha | 10,217 kg/ha | 8,230 kg/ha | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 2,158 kg/ha | 9,473 kg/ha | 7,315 kg/ha | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — yield, Africa or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 9,979 kg/ha against 2,070 kg/ha in Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — yield between Africa and Switzerland?
- 7,909 kg/ha, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Switzerland?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Africa and Switzerland rank globally for maize (corn) — yield?
- Africa ranks 24th and Switzerland ranks 23rd 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.