Iraq vs South Africa: Maize (corn) — Yield
Maize (corn) — Yield over time
- Iraq
- South Africa
How they compare
Iraq currently reports 5,000 kg/ha against 4,874 kg/ha in South Africa, a difference of 126 kg/ha.
The two have swapped places 27 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was South Africa ahead.
Iraq ranks 87th and South Africa ranks 90th of 218 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Iraq averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,151 kg/ha | 1,316 kg/ha | 165.1 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 1970s | 2,029 kg/ha | 1,814 kg/ha | 215.22 kg/ha | Iraq |
| 1980s | 2,031 kg/ha | 1,922 kg/ha | 109.09 kg/ha | Iraq |
| 1990s | 2,033 kg/ha | 2,137 kg/ha | 104.36 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2000s | 2,190 kg/ha | 3,317 kg/ha | 1,126 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2010s | 3,579 kg/ha | 4,567 kg/ha | 987.56 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2020s | 5,296 kg/ha | 5,699 kg/ha | 403.3 kg/ha | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — yield, Iraq or South Africa?
- Iraq, at 5,000 kg/ha against 4,874 kg/ha in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — yield between Iraq and South Africa?
- 126 kg/ha, with Iraq ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and South Africa?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Iraq and South Africa rank globally for maize (corn) — yield?
- Iraq ranks 87th and South Africa ranks 90th 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.