Nigeria vs Sao Tome and Principe: Maize (corn) — Yield
Maize (corn) — Yield over time
- Nigeria
- Sao Tome and Principe
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 2,030 kg/ha against 2,004 kg/ha in Sao Tome and Principe, a difference of 26 kg/ha.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Sao Tome and Principe ahead.
Nigeria ranks 143rd and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 144th of 218 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Nigeria averaged higher in 1 and Sao Tome and Principe in 6.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Sao Tome and Principe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 879.1 kg/ha | 1,474 kg/ha | 594.68 kg/ha | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 1970s | 1,023 kg/ha | 1,522 kg/ha | 499.4 kg/ha | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 1980s | 1,328 kg/ha | 1,597 kg/ha | 269.03 kg/ha | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 1990s | 1,260 kg/ha | 2,145 kg/ha | 885.25 kg/ha | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 2000s | 1,663 kg/ha | 2,147 kg/ha | 484.04 kg/ha | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 2010s | 1,685 kg/ha | 2,003 kg/ha | 318.45 kg/ha | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 2020s | 2,061 kg/ha | 2,004 kg/ha | 57.28 kg/ha | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — yield, Nigeria or Sao Tome and Principe?
- Nigeria, at 2,030 kg/ha against 2,004 kg/ha in Sao Tome and Principe as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — yield between Nigeria and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 26 kg/ha, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Nigeria and Sao Tome and Principe rank globally for maize (corn) — yield?
- Nigeria ranks 143rd and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 144th 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.