Argentina vs China, mainland: Maize (corn) — Yield
Maize (corn) — Yield over time
- Argentina
- China, mainland
How they compare
China, mainland currently reports 6,592 kg/ha against 6,581 kg/ha in Argentina, a difference of 11 kg/ha.
The two have swapped places 15 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Argentina ahead.
Argentina ranks 59th and China, mainland ranks 56th of 218 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Argentina averaged higher in 5 and China, mainland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | China, mainland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,920 kg/ha | 1,558 kg/ha | 361.34 kg/ha | Argentina |
| 1970s | 2,685 kg/ha | 2,431 kg/ha | 254.02 kg/ha | Argentina |
| 1980s | 3,275 kg/ha | 3,602 kg/ha | 326.92 kg/ha | China, mainland |
| 1990s | 4,519 kg/ha | 4,801 kg/ha | 282.45 kg/ha | China, mainland |
| 2000s | 6,279 kg/ha | 5,069 kg/ha | 1,210 kg/ha | Argentina |
| 2010s | 6,961 kg/ha | 5,929 kg/ha | 1,032 kg/ha | Argentina |
| 2020s | 6,681 kg/ha | 6,434 kg/ha | 247.58 kg/ha | Argentina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — yield, Argentina or China, mainland?
- China, mainland, at 6,592 kg/ha against 6,581 kg/ha in Argentina as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — yield between Argentina and China, mainland?
- 11 kg/ha, with China, mainland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and China, mainland?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Argentina and China, mainland rank globally for maize (corn) — yield?
- Argentina ranks 59th and China, mainland ranks 56th of 218 countries.
- 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.