Land under maize production in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Land under maize production was 1,300 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under maize production in Sao Tome and Principe, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, land under maize production in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 1,300 hectares.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.3% on the previous year and up 13.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under maize production in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 2,033 hectares in 1993 and was at its lowest, 270 hectares, in 1961.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 46th out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land under maize production in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 270 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 270 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 270 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 270 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 270 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 290 hectares | +7.4% |
| 1967 | 300 hectares | +3.4% |
| 1968 | 300 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 305 hectares | +1.7% |
| 1970 | 310 hectares | +1.6% |
| 1971 | 310 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 325 hectares | +4.8% |
| 1973 | 340 hectares | +4.6% |
| 1974 | 350 hectares | +2.9% |
| 1975 | 360 hectares | +2.9% |
| 1976 | 330 hectares | -8.3% |
| 1977 | 330 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 330 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 300 hectares | -9.1% |
| 1980 | 300 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 330 hectares | +10.0% |
| 1982 | 330 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 400 hectares | +21.2% |
| 1984 | 450 hectares | +12.5% |
| 1985 | 480 hectares | +6.7% |
| 1986 | 600 hectares | +25.0% |
| 1987 | 750 hectares | +25.0% |
| 1988 | 850 hectares | +13.3% |
| 1989 | 1,000 hectares | +17.6% |
| 1990 | 1,400 hectares | +40.0% |
| 1991 | 1,700 hectares | +21.4% |
| 1992 | 1,800 hectares | +5.9% |
| 1993 | 2,033 hectares | +12.9% |
| 1994 | 1,900 hectares | -6.5% |
| 1995 | 1,800 hectares | -5.3% |
| 1996 | 2,000 hectares | +11.1% |
| 1997 | 1,800 hectares | -10.0% |
| 1998 | 700 hectares | -61.1% |
| 1999 | 679 hectares | -3.0% |
| 2000 | 1,000 hectares | +47.3% |
| 2001 | 1,150 hectares | +15.0% |
| 2002 | 1,210 hectares | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 1,220 hectares | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 1,235 hectares | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 1,240 hectares | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 1,100 hectares | -11.3% |
| 2007 | 1,300 hectares | +18.2% |
| 2008 | 1,300 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1,300 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1,200 hectares | -7.7% |
| 2011 | 1,300 hectares | +8.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 282.78 hectares | 270 hectares | 305 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 328.5 hectares | 300 hectares | 360 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 549 hectares | 300 hectares | 1,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,581 hectares | 679 hectares | 2,033 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,206 hectares | 1,000 hectares | 1,300 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,250 hectares | 1,200 hectares | 1,300 hectares | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is land under maize production in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Land under maize production in Sao Tome and Principe was 1,300 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under maize production recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 2,033 hectares in 1993.
- What is the lowest land under maize production recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 270 hectares in 1961.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for land under maize production?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 46th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under maize production rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.