Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Algeria
Algeria: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 2,000 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Algeria, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in Algeria stood at 2,000 ha.
The figure is up 103.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Algeria peaked at 6,290 ha in 1970 and was at its lowest, 120 ha, in 1997.
Algeria ranks 174th of 222 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Algeria, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5,837 ha | — |
| 1962 | 5,000 ha | -14.3% |
| 1963 | 3,797 ha | -24.1% |
| 1964 | 4,990 ha | +31.4% |
| 1965 | 3,800 ha | -23.8% |
| 1966 | 4,200 ha | +10.5% |
| 1967 | 3,850 ha | -8.3% |
| 1968 | 5,830 ha | +51.4% |
| 1969 | 6,160 ha | +5.7% |
| 1970 | 6,290 ha | +2.1% |
| 1971 | 6,210 ha | -1.3% |
| 1972 | 5,530 ha | -11.0% |
| 1973 | 4,530 ha | -18.1% |
| 1974 | 3,180 ha | -29.8% |
| 1975 | 3,720 ha | +17.0% |
| 1976 | 2,160 ha | -41.9% |
| 1977 | 1,640 ha | -24.1% |
| 1978 | 910 ha | -44.5% |
| 1979 | 770 ha | -15.4% |
| 1980 | 1,530 ha | +98.7% |
| 1981 | 2,270 ha | +48.4% |
| 1982 | 1,830 ha | -19.4% |
| 1983 | 3,000 ha | +63.9% |
| 1984 | 2,850 ha | -5.0% |
| 1985 | 1,970 ha | -30.9% |
| 1986 | 1,710 ha | -13.2% |
| 1987 | 1,510 ha | -11.7% |
| 1988 | 2,000 ha | +32.5% |
| 1989 | 1,000 ha | -50.0% |
| 1990 | 140 ha | -86.0% |
| 1991 | 260 ha | +85.7% |
| 1992 | 290 ha | +11.5% |
| 1993 | 180 ha | -37.9% |
| 1994 | 410 ha | +127.8% |
| 1995 | 260 ha | -36.6% |
| 1996 | 260 ha | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 120 ha | -53.8% |
| 1998 | 180 ha | +50.0% |
| 1999 | 240 ha | +33.3% |
| 2000 | 430 ha | +79.2% |
| 2001 | 400 ha | -7.0% |
| 2002 | 250 ha | -37.5% |
| 2003 | 340 ha | +36.0% |
| 2004 | 214 ha | -37.1% |
| 2005 | 339 ha | +58.4% |
| 2006 | 374 ha | +10.3% |
| 2007 | 192 ha | -48.7% |
| 2008 | 227 ha | +18.2% |
| 2009 | 186 ha | -18.1% |
| 2010 | 139 ha | -25.3% |
| 2011 | 246 ha | +77.0% |
| 2012 | 686 ha | +178.9% |
| 2013 | 370 ha | -46.1% |
| 2014 | 983 ha | +165.7% |
| 2015 | 712 ha | -27.6% |
| 2016 | 817 ha | +14.7% |
| 2017 | 2,025 ha | +147.9% |
| 2018 | 1,241 ha | -38.7% |
| 2019 | 1,533 ha | +23.5% |
| 2020 | 530 ha | -65.4% |
| 2021 | 3,606 ha | +580.4% |
| 2022 | 2,000 ha | -44.5% |
| 2023 | 2,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 2,000 ha | +0.0% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 2,000 ha is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 63,256 ha, 3% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 2,000 ha is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,000 ha, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Algeria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +580.4% | 530 ha | 3,606 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,829 ha | 3,797 ha | 6,160 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,494 ha | 770 ha | 6,290 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,967 ha | 1,000 ha | 3,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 234 ha | 120 ha | 410 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 295.2 ha | 186 ha | 430 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 875.2 ha | 139 ha | 2,025 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,027 ha | 530 ha | 3,606 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
More agriculture & rural data for Algeria
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0292 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1792 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0235 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.8702 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Algeria?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Algeria was 2,000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 6,290 ha in 1970.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 120 ha in 1997.
- How does Algeria rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Algeria ranks 174th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 103.5%. 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 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.