Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 45.38 million ha in 2024. ▲ Rising
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Eastern Asia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in Eastern Asia stood at 45.38 million ha.
That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and up 20.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Eastern Asia peaked at 45.57 million ha in 2015 and was at its lowest, 13.42 million ha, in 1962.
That places Eastern Asia 5th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Eastern Asia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 15.81 million ha | — |
| 1962 | 13.42 million ha | -15.1% |
| 1963 | 15.98 million ha | +19.1% |
| 1964 | 15.98 million ha | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 16.29 million ha | +1.9% |
| 1966 | 17.63 million ha | +8.3% |
| 1967 | 16.63 million ha | -5.7% |
| 1968 | 16.63 million ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 16.64 million ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 16.47 million ha | -1.0% |
| 1971 | 17.37 million ha | +5.5% |
| 1972 | 17.37 million ha | -0.0% |
| 1973 | 17.26 million ha | -0.6% |
| 1974 | 18.12 million ha | +5.0% |
| 1975 | 19.34 million ha | +6.7% |
| 1976 | 19.96 million ha | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 20.40 million ha | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 20.72 million ha | +1.6% |
| 1979 | 20.87 million ha | +0.7% |
| 1980 | 21.10 million ha | +1.1% |
| 1981 | 20.16 million ha | -4.4% |
| 1982 | 19.28 million ha | -4.4% |
| 1983 | 19.59 million ha | +1.6% |
| 1984 | 19.31 million ha | -1.4% |
| 1985 | 18.47 million ha | -4.3% |
| 1986 | 19.90 million ha | +7.7% |
| 1987 | 21.00 million ha | +5.5% |
| 1988 | 20.46 million ha | -2.6% |
| 1989 | 21.16 million ha | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 22.19 million ha | +4.9% |
| 1991 | 22.31 million ha | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 21.79 million ha | -2.4% |
| 1993 | 21.42 million ha | -1.7% |
| 1994 | 21.89 million ha | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 23.54 million ha | +7.5% |
| 1996 | 25.18 million ha | +7.0% |
| 1997 | 24.46 million ha | -2.9% |
| 1998 | 25.93 million ha | +6.0% |
| 1999 | 26.53 million ha | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 23.60 million ha | -11.1% |
| 2001 | 24.82 million ha | +5.2% |
| 2002 | 25.17 million ha | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 24.60 million ha | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 25.98 million ha | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 26.94 million ha | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 28.98 million ha | +7.5% |
| 2007 | 30.01 million ha | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 30.40 million ha | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 31.72 million ha | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 33.04 million ha | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 34.08 million ha | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 35.59 million ha | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 36.88 million ha | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 37.70 million ha | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 45.57 million ha | +20.9% |
| 2016 | 44.77 million ha | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 42.95 million ha | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 42.68 million ha | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 41.88 million ha | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 41.89 million ha | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 43.96 million ha | +4.9% |
| 2022 | 43.71 million ha | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 44.86 million ha | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 45.38 million ha | +1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16.11 million ha | 13.42 million ha | 17.63 million ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 18.79 million ha | 16.47 million ha | 20.87 million ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 20.04 million ha | 18.47 million ha | 21.16 million ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.52 million ha | 21.42 million ha | 26.53 million ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 27.22 million ha | 23.60 million ha | 31.72 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.51 million ha | 33.04 million ha | 45.57 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.96 million ha | 41.89 million ha | 45.38 million ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Eastern Asia?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Eastern Asia was 45.38 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Eastern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 45.57 million ha in 2015.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Eastern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.42 million ha in 1962.
- How does Eastern Asia rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Eastern Asia ranks 5th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Eastern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Eastern Asia 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.