Laos vs South Africa: Maize (corn) — Yield
Maize (corn) — Yield over time
- Laos
- South Africa
How they compare
Laos currently reports 4,974 kg/ha against 4,874 kg/ha in South Africa, a difference of 100 kg/ha.
The two have swapped places 22 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Laos ahead.
Laos ranks 88th and South Africa ranks 90th of 218 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Laos averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,619 kg/ha | 1,316 kg/ha | 302.87 kg/ha | Laos |
| 1970s | 1,472 kg/ha | 1,814 kg/ha | 341.66 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 1980s | 1,230 kg/ha | 1,922 kg/ha | 692.58 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 1990s | 2,000 kg/ha | 2,137 kg/ha | 137.36 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2000s | 3,643 kg/ha | 3,317 kg/ha | 326.34 kg/ha | Laos |
| 2010s | 5,609 kg/ha | 4,567 kg/ha | 1,043 kg/ha | Laos |
| 2020s | 4,958 kg/ha | 5,699 kg/ha | 741.1 kg/ha | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — yield, Laos or South Africa?
- Laos, at 4,974 kg/ha against 4,874 kg/ha in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — yield between Laos and South Africa?
- 100 kg/ha, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and South Africa?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Laos and South Africa rank globally for maize (corn) — yield?
- Laos ranks 88th 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.