Land under maize production in Algeria
Algeria: Land under maize production was 288 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under maize production in Algeria, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, land under maize production in Algeria stood at 288 hectares.
The figure is down 4.0% on the previous year and down 28.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under maize production in Algeria peaked at 6,290 hectares in 1970 and was at its lowest, 120 hectares, in 1997.
Algeria ranks 47th of 49 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,829 hectares | 3,797 hectares | 6,160 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,494 hectares | 770 hectares | 6,290 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,967 hectares | 1,000 hectares | 3,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 234 hectares | 120 hectares | 410 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 293.4 hectares | 168 hectares | 430 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 294 hectares | 288 hectares | 300 hectares | 2 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
- 44 Comoros, Union of the 2,600 hectares compare
- 45 Libya 1,463 hectares compare
- 46 São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of 1,300 hectares compare
- 48 Mauritius 43 hectares compare
- 49 Djibouti 7 hectares compare
More agriculture & rural data for Algeria
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1451 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 878.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.884 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2418 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 14.51 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 14.51 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.1% (2017)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under maize production in Algeria?
- Land under maize production in Algeria was 288 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under maize production recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 6,290 hectares in 1970.
- What is the lowest land under maize production recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 120 hectares in 1997.
- How does Algeria rank for land under maize production?
- Algeria ranks 47th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under maize production rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Land under maize production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under maize production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Production data on relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.