Switzerland vs Western Africa: Maize (corn) — Yield
Maize (corn) — Yield over time
- Switzerland
- Western Africa
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 9,979 kg/ha against 1,979 kg/ha in Western Africa, a difference of 8,000 kg/ha.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 5.0 times Western Africa's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Switzerland ranks 23rd and Western Africa ranks 25th of 218 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Switzerland | Western Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,010 kg/ha | 794.59 kg/ha | 4,216 kg/ha | Switzerland |
| 1970s | 6,229 kg/ha | 873.35 kg/ha | 5,356 kg/ha | Switzerland |
| 1980s | 7,800 kg/ha | 1,057 kg/ha | 6,743 kg/ha | Switzerland |
| 1990s | 8,674 kg/ha | 1,258 kg/ha | 7,415 kg/ha | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 9,011 kg/ha | 1,566 kg/ha | 7,445 kg/ha | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 10,217 kg/ha | 1,692 kg/ha | 8,524 kg/ha | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 9,473 kg/ha | 1,971 kg/ha | 7,501 kg/ha | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — yield, Switzerland or Western Africa?
- Switzerland, at 9,979 kg/ha against 1,979 kg/ha in Western Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — yield between Switzerland and Western Africa?
- 8,000 kg/ha, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Switzerland and Western Africa?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Switzerland and Western Africa rank globally for maize (corn) — yield?
- Switzerland ranks 23rd 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.