Portugal vs Western Africa: Maize (corn) — Yield
Maize (corn) — Yield over time
- Portugal
- Western Africa
How they compare
Portugal currently reports 9,477 kg/ha against 1,979 kg/ha in Western Africa, a difference of 7,498 kg/ha.
That makes Portugal's figure about 4.8 times Western Africa's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, Portugal has been ahead every year.
Portugal ranks 27th and Western Africa ranks 25th of 218 countries.
Portugal has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Portugal | Western Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,219 kg/ha | 794.59 kg/ha | 424.68 kg/ha | Portugal |
| 1970s | 1,334 kg/ha | 873.35 kg/ha | 460.58 kg/ha | Portugal |
| 1980s | 2,125 kg/ha | 1,057 kg/ha | 1,068 kg/ha | Portugal |
| 1990s | 4,242 kg/ha | 1,258 kg/ha | 2,984 kg/ha | Portugal |
| 2000s | 5,770 kg/ha | 1,566 kg/ha | 4,205 kg/ha | Portugal |
| 2010s | 8,344 kg/ha | 1,692 kg/ha | 6,651 kg/ha | Portugal |
| 2020s | 9,745 kg/ha | 1,971 kg/ha | 7,773 kg/ha | Portugal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — yield, Portugal or Western Africa?
- Portugal, at 9,477 kg/ha against 1,979 kg/ha in Western Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — yield between Portugal and Western Africa?
- 7,498 kg/ha, with Portugal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and Western Africa?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Portugal and Western Africa rank globally for maize (corn) — yield?
- Portugal ranks 27th and Western Africa ranks 25th 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.