China vs Iran (Islamic Republic of): Maize (corn) — Yield
Maize (corn) — Yield over time
- China
- Iran (Islamic Republic of)
How they compare
Iran (Islamic Republic of) currently reports 6,665 kg/ha against 6,591 kg/ha in China, a difference of 74 kg/ha.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was China ahead.
China ranks 57th and Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 54th of 218 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, China averaged higher in 3 and Iran (Islamic Republic of) in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,559 kg/ha | 1,075 kg/ha | 483.98 kg/ha | China |
| 1970s | 2,432 kg/ha | 1,786 kg/ha | 645.9 kg/ha | China |
| 1980s | 3,604 kg/ha | 2,775 kg/ha | 828.81 kg/ha | China |
| 1990s | 4,803 kg/ha | 6,325 kg/ha | 1,522 kg/ha | Iran (Islamic Republic of) |
| 2000s | 5,071 kg/ha | 6,748 kg/ha | 1,677 kg/ha | Iran (Islamic Republic of) |
| 2010s | 5,929 kg/ha | 6,825 kg/ha | 895.84 kg/ha | Iran (Islamic Republic of) |
| 2020s | 6,434 kg/ha | 6,526 kg/ha | 92.42 kg/ha | Iran (Islamic Republic of) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — yield, China or Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- Iran (Islamic Republic of), at 6,665 kg/ha against 6,591 kg/ha in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — yield between China and Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- 74 kg/ha, with Iran (Islamic Republic of) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do China and Iran (Islamic Republic of) rank globally for maize (corn) — yield?
- China ranks 57th and Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 54th 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.