New Zealand vs World: Maize (corn) — Yield
Maize (corn) — Yield over time
- New Zealand
- World
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 11,301 kg/ha against 5,802 kg/ha in World, a difference of 5,499 kg/ha.
That makes New Zealand's figure about 1.9 times World's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, New Zealand has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 15th and World ranks 15th of 218 countries.
New Zealand has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,498 kg/ha | 2,157 kg/ha | 3,341 kg/ha | New Zealand |
| 1970s | 7,694 kg/ha | 2,813 kg/ha | 4,881 kg/ha | New Zealand |
| 1980s | 8,964 kg/ha | 3,428 kg/ha | 5,536 kg/ha | New Zealand |
| 1990s | 9,723 kg/ha | 4,008 kg/ha | 5,714 kg/ha | New Zealand |
| 2000s | 10,576 kg/ha | 4,739 kg/ha | 5,837 kg/ha | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 11,081 kg/ha | 5,471 kg/ha | 5,610 kg/ha | New Zealand |
| 2020s | 11,326 kg/ha | 5,786 kg/ha | 5,540 kg/ha | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — yield, New Zealand or World?
- New Zealand, at 11,301 kg/ha against 5,802 kg/ha in World as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — yield between New Zealand and World?
- 5,499 kg/ha, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and World?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do New Zealand and World rank globally for maize (corn) — yield?
- New Zealand ranks 15th and World ranks 15th 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.