Nigeria vs Uganda: Maize (corn) — Yield
Maize (corn) — Yield over time
- Nigeria
- Uganda
How they compare
Uganda currently reports 2,174 kg/ha against 2,030 kg/ha in Nigeria, a difference of 144 kg/ha.
That makes Uganda's figure about 1.1 times Nigeria's.
The two have swapped places 16 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Uganda ahead.
Nigeria ranks 143rd and Uganda ranks 140th of 218 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Nigeria averaged higher in 1 and Uganda in 6.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 879.1 kg/ha | 1,089 kg/ha | 209.78 kg/ha | Uganda |
| 1970s | 1,023 kg/ha | 1,323 kg/ha | 300.12 kg/ha | Uganda |
| 1980s | 1,328 kg/ha | 1,229 kg/ha | 98.52 kg/ha | Nigeria |
| 1990s | 1,260 kg/ha | 1,483 kg/ha | 222.9 kg/ha | Uganda |
| 2000s | 1,663 kg/ha | 1,793 kg/ha | 130.53 kg/ha | Uganda |
| 2010s | 1,685 kg/ha | 2,161 kg/ha | 476.7 kg/ha | Uganda |
| 2020s | 2,061 kg/ha | 2,095 kg/ha | 33.78 kg/ha | Uganda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — yield, Nigeria or Uganda?
- Uganda, at 2,174 kg/ha against 2,030 kg/ha in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — yield between Nigeria and Uganda?
- 144 kg/ha, with Uganda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Uganda?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Nigeria and Uganda rank globally for maize (corn) — yield?
- Nigeria ranks 143rd and Uganda ranks 140th 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.