Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 135,000 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Afghanistan, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in Afghanistan stood at 135,000 ha.
That represents a change of up 6.3% on the previous year and up 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Afghanistan peaked at 543,000 ha in 1967 and was at its lowest, 72,433 ha, in 2018.
Afghanistan ranks 95th of 222 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 500,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 500,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 500,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 505,000 ha | +1.0% |
| 1965 | 500,000 ha | -1.0% |
| 1966 | 500,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 543,000 ha | +8.6% |
| 1968 | 453,000 ha | -16.6% |
| 1969 | 457,000 ha | +0.9% |
| 1970 | 452,000 ha | -1.1% |
| 1971 | 500,000 ha | +10.6% |
| 1972 | 460,000 ha | -8.0% |
| 1973 | 470,000 ha | +2.2% |
| 1974 | 476,200 ha | +1.3% |
| 1975 | 484,000 ha | +1.6% |
| 1976 | 482,000 ha | -0.4% |
| 1977 | 480,000 ha | -0.4% |
| 1978 | 482,000 ha | +0.4% |
| 1979 | 472,000 ha | -2.1% |
| 1980 | 450,000 ha | -4.7% |
| 1981 | 420,000 ha | -6.7% |
| 1982 | 398,000 ha | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 384,000 ha | -3.5% |
| 1984 | 366,000 ha | -4.7% |
| 1985 | 346,500 ha | -5.3% |
| 1986 | 336,000 ha | -3.0% |
| 1987 | 302,000 ha | -10.1% |
| 1988 | 290,000 ha | -4.0% |
| 1989 | 270,000 ha | -6.9% |
| 1990 | 273,000 ha | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 250,000 ha | -8.4% |
| 1992 | 200,000 ha | -20.0% |
| 1993 | 280,000 ha | +40.0% |
| 1994 | 300,000 ha | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 320,000 ha | +6.7% |
| 1996 | 220,000 ha | -31.2% |
| 1997 | 200,000 ha | -9.1% |
| 1998 | 200,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 160,000 ha | -20.0% |
| 2000 | 96,000 ha | -40.0% |
| 2001 | 80,000 ha | -16.7% |
| 2002 | 100,000 ha | +25.0% |
| 2003 | 250,000 ha | +150.0% |
| 2004 | 250,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 261,000 ha | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 137,000 ha | -47.5% |
| 2007 | 137,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 137,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 140,000 ha | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 183,000 ha | +30.7% |
| 2011 | 183,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 141,000 ha | -23.0% |
| 2013 | 142,000 ha | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 127,000 ha | -10.6% |
| 2015 | 147,273 ha | +16.0% |
| 2016 | 151,900 ha | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 134,225 ha | -11.6% |
| 2018 | 72,433 ha | -46.0% |
| 2019 | 94,910 ha | +31.0% |
| 2020 | 140,498 ha | +48.0% |
| 2021 | 139,080 ha | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 139,000 ha | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 127,000 ha | -8.6% |
| 2024 | 135,000 ha | +6.3% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 135,000 ha is below the median for low income countries, which is 153,650 ha, 88% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 135,000 ha is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,000 ha, 67.5× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Afghanistan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +150.0% | 100,000 ha | 250,000 ha |
| 2020 | +48.0% | 94,910 ha | 140,498 ha |
| 2006 | -47.5% | 261,000 ha | 137,000 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 495,333 ha | 453,000 ha | 543,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 475,820 ha | 452,000 ha | 500,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 356,250 ha | 270,000 ha | 450,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 240,300 ha | 160,000 ha | 320,000 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 158,800 ha | 80,000 ha | 261,000 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 137,674 ha | 72,433 ha | 183,000 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 136,116 ha | 127,000 ha | 140,498 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 93 Madagascar 144,592 ha compare
- 93 Madagascar 144,592 ha compare
- 95 Afghanistan 135,000 ha compare
- 97 Uruguay 123,785 ha compare
- 98 Bosnia and Herzegovina 121,966 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Afghanistan
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.1522 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0005 hectares per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1847 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.2358 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0022 hectares per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.8814 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.31 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3429 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 142.96 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.47 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Afghanistan?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Afghanistan was 135,000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 543,000 ha in 1967.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 72,433 ha in 2018.
- How does Afghanistan rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Afghanistan ranks 95th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Maize (corn) — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.