Malawi vs Nigeria: Maize (corn) — Yield
Maize (corn) — Yield over time
- Malawi
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 2,030 kg/ha against 2,000 kg/ha in Malawi, a difference of 30 kg/ha.
The two have swapped places 31 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Malawi ahead.
Malawi ranks 146th and Nigeria ranks 143rd of 218 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Malawi averaged higher in 4 and Nigeria in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malawi | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,043 kg/ha | 879.1 kg/ha | 163.53 kg/ha | Malawi |
| 1970s | 1,140 kg/ha | 1,023 kg/ha | 116.9 kg/ha | Malawi |
| 1980s | 1,154 kg/ha | 1,328 kg/ha | 173.64 kg/ha | Nigeria |
| 1990s | 1,215 kg/ha | 1,260 kg/ha | 45.05 kg/ha | Nigeria |
| 2000s | 1,507 kg/ha | 1,663 kg/ha | 155.92 kg/ha | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 1,956 kg/ha | 1,685 kg/ha | 271.34 kg/ha | Malawi |
| 2020s | 2,113 kg/ha | 2,061 kg/ha | 52.2 kg/ha | Malawi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — yield, Malawi or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 2,030 kg/ha against 2,000 kg/ha in Malawi as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — yield between Malawi and Nigeria?
- 30 kg/ha, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Nigeria?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Malawi and Nigeria rank globally for maize (corn) — yield?
- Malawi ranks 146th and Nigeria ranks 143rd 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.