South Africa vs Thailand: Maize (corn) — Yield
Maize (corn) — Yield over time
- South Africa
- Thailand
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 4,874 kg/ha against 4,661 kg/ha in Thailand, a difference of 213 kg/ha.
The two have swapped places 13 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Thailand ahead.
South Africa ranks 90th and Thailand ranks 92nd of 218 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Thailand in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,316 kg/ha | 2,054 kg/ha | 737.58 kg/ha | Thailand |
| 1970s | 1,814 kg/ha | 2,160 kg/ha | 345.71 kg/ha | Thailand |
| 1980s | 1,922 kg/ha | 2,376 kg/ha | 453.76 kg/ha | Thailand |
| 1990s | 2,137 kg/ha | 3,059 kg/ha | 921.9 kg/ha | Thailand |
| 2000s | 3,317 kg/ha | 3,876 kg/ha | 559.56 kg/ha | Thailand |
| 2010s | 4,567 kg/ha | 4,340 kg/ha | 226.81 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2020s | 5,699 kg/ha | 4,598 kg/ha | 1,101 kg/ha | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — yield, South Africa or Thailand?
- South Africa, at 4,874 kg/ha against 4,661 kg/ha in Thailand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — yield between South Africa and Thailand?
- 213 kg/ha, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Thailand?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Thailand rank globally for maize (corn) — yield?
- South Africa ranks 90th and Thailand ranks 92nd 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.