Germany vs Southern Africa: Maize (corn) — Yield
Maize (corn) — Yield over time
- Germany
- Southern Africa
How they compare
Germany currently reports 10,053 kg/ha against 4,560 kg/ha in Southern Africa, a difference of 5,493 kg/ha.
That makes Germany's figure about 2.2 times Southern Africa's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 22nd and Southern Africa ranks 19th of 218 countries.
Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Southern Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,885 kg/ha | 1,280 kg/ha | 2,605 kg/ha | Germany |
| 1970s | 5,253 kg/ha | 1,771 kg/ha | 3,482 kg/ha | Germany |
| 1980s | 6,494 kg/ha | 1,871 kg/ha | 4,623 kg/ha | Germany |
| 1990s | 7,675 kg/ha | 2,062 kg/ha | 5,613 kg/ha | Germany |
| 2000s | 9,016 kg/ha | 3,096 kg/ha | 5,920 kg/ha | Germany |
| 2010s | 9,549 kg/ha | 4,229 kg/ha | 5,320 kg/ha | Germany |
| 2020s | 9,610 kg/ha | 5,264 kg/ha | 4,346 kg/ha | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — yield, Germany or Southern Africa?
- Germany, at 10,053 kg/ha against 4,560 kg/ha in Southern Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — yield between Germany and Southern Africa?
- 5,493 kg/ha, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Southern Africa?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Germany and Southern Africa rank globally for maize (corn) — yield?
- Germany ranks 22nd and Southern Africa ranks 19th 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.