Italy vs Western Africa: Maize (corn) — Yield
Maize (corn) — Yield over time
- Italy
- Western Africa
How they compare
Italy currently reports 9,974 kg/ha against 1,979 kg/ha in Western Africa, a difference of 7,995 kg/ha.
That makes Italy's figure about 5.0 times Western Africa's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, Italy has been ahead every year.
Italy ranks 24th and Western Africa ranks 25th of 218 countries.
Italy has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Italy | Western Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,601 kg/ha | 794.59 kg/ha | 2,807 kg/ha | Italy |
| 1970s | 5,762 kg/ha | 873.35 kg/ha | 4,889 kg/ha | Italy |
| 1980s | 7,188 kg/ha | 1,057 kg/ha | 6,131 kg/ha | Italy |
| 1990s | 8,744 kg/ha | 1,258 kg/ha | 7,486 kg/ha | Italy |
| 2000s | 9,110 kg/ha | 1,566 kg/ha | 7,544 kg/ha | Italy |
| 2010s | 9,624 kg/ha | 1,692 kg/ha | 7,931 kg/ha | Italy |
| 2020s | 10,127 kg/ha | 1,971 kg/ha | 8,156 kg/ha | Italy |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — yield, Italy or Western Africa?
- Italy, at 9,974 kg/ha against 1,979 kg/ha in Western Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — yield between Italy and Western Africa?
- 7,995 kg/ha, with Italy ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Italy and Western Africa?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Italy and Western Africa rank globally for maize (corn) — yield?
- Italy ranks 24th and Western Africa ranks 25th 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.