Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Chad
Chad: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 309,589 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Chad, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize (corn) — area harvested in Chad is 309,589 ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 3.4% on the previous year and up 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Chad peaked at 348,716 ha in 2016 and was at its lowest, 5,600 ha, in 1974.
Chad ranks 72nd 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 Chad, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8,500 ha | — |
| 1962 | 9,000 ha | +5.9% |
| 1963 | 10,000 ha | +11.1% |
| 1964 | 19,174 ha | +91.7% |
| 1965 | 18,000 ha | -6.1% |
| 1966 | 28,162 ha | +56.5% |
| 1967 | 30,000 ha | +6.5% |
| 1968 | 6,000 ha | -80.0% |
| 1969 | 6,240 ha | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 7,000 ha | +12.2% |
| 1971 | 5,800 ha | -17.1% |
| 1972 | 6,300 ha | +8.6% |
| 1973 | 5,800 ha | -7.9% |
| 1974 | 5,600 ha | -3.4% |
| 1975 | 9,900 ha | +76.8% |
| 1976 | 10,000 ha | +1.0% |
| 1977 | 10,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 20,000 ha | +100.0% |
| 1979 | 25,000 ha | +25.0% |
| 1980 | 30,000 ha | +20.0% |
| 1981 | 40,000 ha | +33.3% |
| 1982 | 41,000 ha | +2.5% |
| 1983 | 36,960 ha | -9.9% |
| 1984 | 21,546 ha | -41.7% |
| 1985 | 42,344 ha | +96.5% |
| 1986 | 32,419 ha | -23.4% |
| 1987 | 26,411 ha | -18.5% |
| 1988 | 31,457 ha | +19.1% |
| 1989 | 19,500 ha | -38.0% |
| 1990 | 29,509 ha | +51.3% |
| 1991 | 48,520 ha | +64.4% |
| 1992 | 68,912 ha | +42.0% |
| 1993 | 72,853 ha | +5.7% |
| 1994 | 127,875 ha | +75.5% |
| 1995 | 70,813 ha | -44.6% |
| 1996 | 83,756 ha | +18.3% |
| 1997 | 103,634 ha | +23.7% |
| 1998 | 127,947 ha | +23.5% |
| 1999 | 134,678 ha | +5.3% |
| 2000 | 85,014 ha | -36.9% |
| 2001 | 199,917 ha | +135.2% |
| 2002 | 118,338 ha | -40.8% |
| 2003 | 130,000 ha | +9.9% |
| 2004 | 127,118 ha | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 184,048 ha | +44.8% |
| 2006 | 172,453 ha | -6.3% |
| 2007 | 197,103 ha | +14.3% |
| 2008 | 235,082 ha | +19.3% |
| 2009 | 212,628 ha | -9.6% |
| 2010 | 263,996 ha | +24.2% |
| 2011 | 244,046 ha | -7.6% |
| 2012 | 333,325 ha | +36.6% |
| 2013 | 340,565 ha | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 285,993 ha | -16.0% |
| 2015 | 304,942 ha | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 348,716 ha | +14.4% |
| 2017 | 335,637 ha | -3.8% |
| 2018 | 341,872 ha | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 328,410 ha | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 338,644 ha | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 324,517 ha | -4.2% |
| 2022 | 324,696 ha | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 320,540 ha | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 309,589 ha | -3.4% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 309,589 ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 153,650 ha, 2.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Chad's 309,589 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 275,000 ha, 1.1× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Chad 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +135.2% | 85,014 ha | 199,917 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15,008 ha | 6,000 ha | 30,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 10,540 ha | 5,600 ha | 25,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 32,164 ha | 19,500 ha | 42,344 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 86,850 ha | 29,509 ha | 134,678 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 166,170 ha | 85,014 ha | 235,082 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 312,750 ha | 244,046 ha | 348,716 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 323,597 ha | 309,589 ha | 338,644 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Chad
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2541 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0023 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 2.4 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3634 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 371.48 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Chad?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Chad was 309,589 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 348,716 ha in 2016.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,600 ha in 1974.
- How does Chad rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Chad ranks 72nd out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad 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.