Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Australia and New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 96,763 ha in 2024. ▬ Flat
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Australia and New Zealand, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Australia and New Zealand recorded 96,763 ha for maize (corn) — area harvested in 2024.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 30.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Australia and New Zealand peaked at 120,695 ha in 1985 and was at its lowest, 53,296 ha, in 2020.
Australia and New Zealand ranks 108th of 222 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Australia and New Zealand, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 77,435 ha | — |
| 1962 | 88,155 ha | +13.8% |
| 1963 | 87,972 ha | -0.2% |
| 1964 | 90,814 ha | +3.2% |
| 1965 | 89,848 ha | -1.1% |
| 1966 | 82,865 ha | -7.8% |
| 1967 | 84,561 ha | +2.0% |
| 1968 | 86,973 ha | +2.9% |
| 1969 | 73,654 ha | -15.3% |
| 1970 | 87,694 ha | +19.1% |
| 1971 | 97,617 ha | +11.3% |
| 1972 | 92,999 ha | -4.7% |
| 1973 | 72,117 ha | -22.5% |
| 1974 | 58,122 ha | -19.4% |
| 1975 | 71,953 ha | +23.8% |
| 1976 | 72,791 ha | +1.2% |
| 1977 | 81,588 ha | +12.1% |
| 1978 | 70,122 ha | -14.1% |
| 1979 | 72,287 ha | +3.1% |
| 1980 | 73,437 ha | +1.6% |
| 1981 | 73,724 ha | +0.4% |
| 1982 | 79,750 ha | +8.2% |
| 1983 | 81,457 ha | +2.1% |
| 1984 | 85,998 ha | +5.6% |
| 1985 | 120,695 ha | +40.3% |
| 1986 | 103,721 ha | -14.1% |
| 1987 | 76,629 ha | -26.1% |
| 1988 | 71,570 ha | -6.6% |
| 1989 | 66,563 ha | -7.0% |
| 1990 | 69,857 ha | +4.9% |
| 1991 | 67,546 ha | -3.3% |
| 1992 | 69,966 ha | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 60,833 ha | -13.1% |
| 1994 | 58,442 ha | -3.9% |
| 1995 | 66,724 ha | +14.2% |
| 1996 | 74,896 ha | +12.2% |
| 1997 | 86,500 ha | +15.5% |
| 1998 | 74,500 ha | -13.9% |
| 1999 | 85,446 ha | +14.7% |
| 2000 | 99,962 ha | +17.0% |
| 2001 | 91,225 ha | -8.7% |
| 2002 | 102,072 ha | +11.9% |
| 2003 | 69,003 ha | -32.4% |
| 2004 | 90,408 ha | +31.0% |
| 2005 | 91,613 ha | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 86,901 ha | -5.1% |
| 2007 | 65,882 ha | -24.2% |
| 2008 | 86,300 ha | +31.0% |
| 2009 | 86,138 ha | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 76,548 ha | -11.1% |
| 2011 | 80,658 ha | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 89,126 ha | +10.5% |
| 2013 | 97,270 ha | +9.1% |
| 2014 | 73,942 ha | -24.0% |
| 2015 | 79,366 ha | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 71,274 ha | -10.2% |
| 2017 | 85,230 ha | +19.6% |
| 2018 | 70,130 ha | -17.7% |
| 2019 | 75,649 ha | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 53,296 ha | -29.5% |
| 2021 | 64,100 ha | +20.3% |
| 2022 | 68,925 ha | +7.5% |
| 2023 | 96,638 ha | +40.2% |
| 2024 | 96,763 ha | +0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 84,697 ha | 73,654 ha | 90,814 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 77,729 ha | 58,122 ha | 97,617 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 83,354 ha | 66,563 ha | 120,695 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 71,471 ha | 58,442 ha | 86,500 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 86,950 ha | 65,882 ha | 102,072 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 79,919 ha | 70,130 ha | 97,270 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 75,944 ha | 53,296 ha | 96,763 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Australia and New Zealand?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Australia and New Zealand was 96,763 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Australia and New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 120,695 ha in 1985.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Australia and New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 53,296 ha in 2020.
- How does Australia and New Zealand rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Australia and New Zealand ranks 108th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Australia and New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Australia and New Zealand 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.