Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 4,238 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Costa Rica, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in Costa Rica stood at 4,238 ha.
The figure is up 8.0% on the previous year and down 31.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Costa Rica peaked at 75,535 ha in 1986 and was at its lowest, 3,462 ha, in 2021.
Costa Rica ranks 168th 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 Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 50,700 ha | — |
| 1962 | 54,000 ha | +6.5% |
| 1963 | 53,050 ha | -1.8% |
| 1964 | 66,200 ha | +24.8% |
| 1965 | 51,680 ha | -21.9% |
| 1966 | 61,000 ha | +18.0% |
| 1967 | 65,400 ha | +7.2% |
| 1968 | 57,400 ha | -12.2% |
| 1969 | 56,200 ha | -2.1% |
| 1970 | 62,600 ha | +11.4% |
| 1971 | 51,800 ha | -17.3% |
| 1972 | 55,300 ha | +6.8% |
| 1973 | 60,503 ha | +9.4% |
| 1974 | 41,071 ha | -32.1% |
| 1975 | 51,537 ha | +25.5% |
| 1976 | 59,902 ha | +16.2% |
| 1977 | 47,000 ha | -21.5% |
| 1978 | 36,857 ha | -21.6% |
| 1979 | 44,057 ha | +19.5% |
| 1980 | 38,847 ha | -11.8% |
| 1981 | 46,920 ha | +20.8% |
| 1982 | 53,812 ha | +14.7% |
| 1983 | 62,083 ha | +15.4% |
| 1984 | 61,222 ha | -1.4% |
| 1985 | 73,945 ha | +20.8% |
| 1986 | 75,535 ha | +2.2% |
| 1987 | 74,675 ha | -1.1% |
| 1988 | 61,350 ha | -17.8% |
| 1989 | 47,866 ha | -22.0% |
| 1990 | 40,170 ha | -16.1% |
| 1991 | 31,666 ha | -21.2% |
| 1992 | 23,620 ha | -25.4% |
| 1993 | 19,219 ha | -18.6% |
| 1994 | 18,109 ha | -5.8% |
| 1995 | 14,441 ha | -20.3% |
| 1996 | 18,909 ha | +30.9% |
| 1997 | 17,420 ha | -7.9% |
| 1998 | 13,784 ha | -20.9% |
| 1999 | 14,875 ha | +7.9% |
| 2000 | 10,216 ha | -31.3% |
| 2001 | 7,675 ha | -24.9% |
| 2002 | 6,776 ha | -11.7% |
| 2003 | 8,478 ha | +25.1% |
| 2004 | 6,481 ha | -23.6% |
| 2005 | 6,359 ha | -1.9% |
| 2006 | 6,260 ha | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 9,051 ha | +44.6% |
| 2008 | 7,358 ha | -18.7% |
| 2009 | 11,463 ha | +55.8% |
| 2010 | 9,598 ha | -16.3% |
| 2011 | 8,208 ha | -14.5% |
| 2012 | 7,465 ha | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 6,255 ha | -16.2% |
| 2014 | 6,224 ha | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 4,295 ha | -31.0% |
| 2016 | 4,910 ha | +14.3% |
| 2017 | 4,439 ha | -9.6% |
| 2018 | 8,278 ha | +86.5% |
| 2019 | 7,246 ha | -12.5% |
| 2020 | 7,717 ha | +6.5% |
| 2021 | 3,462 ha | -55.1% |
| 2022 | 3,722 ha | +7.5% |
| 2023 | 3,923 ha | +5.4% |
| 2024 | 4,238 ha | +8.0% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 4,238 ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 15,708 ha, 27% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 4,238 ha is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 47,716 ha, 9% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 57,292 ha | 50,700 ha | 66,200 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 51,063 ha | 36,857 ha | 62,600 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 59,626 ha | 38,847 ha | 75,535 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 21,221 ha | 13,784 ha | 40,170 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,012 ha | 6,260 ha | 11,463 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,692 ha | 4,295 ha | 9,598 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,612 ha | 3,462 ha | 7,717 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
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- 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 0.0996 hectares per person (2025)
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- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.3415 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0337 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 672.15 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Costa Rica?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Costa Rica was 4,238 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 75,535 ha in 1986.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,462 ha in 2021.
- How does Costa Rica rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Costa Rica ranks 168th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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.