Maize (corn) — Area harvested in European Union (27)
European Union (27): Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 8.67 million ha in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
8.67 million ha
Change on year
up 4.5%
Rank
18th
of 30 groups
All-time high
10.39 million ha
in 2004
All-time low
7.70 million ha
in 1990
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in European Union (27), 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in European Union (27) stood at 8.67 million ha.
The figure is up 4.5% on the previous year and down 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in European Union (27) peaked at 10.39 million ha in 2004 and was at its lowest, 7.70 million ha, in 1990.
European Union (27) ranks 18th of 30 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in European Union (27), year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8.80 million ha | — |
| 1962 | 8.22 million ha | -6.5% |
| 1963 | 8.65 million ha | +5.1% |
| 1964 | 8.41 million ha | -2.8% |
| 1965 | 8.18 million ha | -2.6% |
| 1966 | 8.27 million ha | +1.1% |
| 1967 | 8.23 million ha | -0.5% |
| 1968 | 8.44 million ha | +2.4% |
| 1969 | 8.62 million ha | +2.2% |
| 1970 | 8.80 million ha | +2.1% |
| 1971 | 9.09 million ha | +3.3% |
| 1972 | 9.45 million ha | +3.9% |
| 1973 | 9.19 million ha | -2.7% |
| 1974 | 9.04 million ha | -1.7% |
| 1975 | 9.51 million ha | +5.3% |
| 1976 | 8.99 million ha | -5.5% |
| 1977 | 9.17 million ha | +2.0% |
| 1978 | 9.09 million ha | -1.0% |
| 1979 | 9.62 million ha | +5.8% |
| 1980 | 9.10 million ha | -5.4% |
| 1981 | 8.63 million ha | -5.2% |
| 1982 | 8.47 million ha | -1.8% |
| 1983 | 8.56 million ha | +1.1% |
| 1984 | 8.80 million ha | +2.8% |
| 1985 | 8.82 million ha | +0.2% |
| 1986 | 8.75 million ha | -0.8% |
| 1987 | 8.47 million ha | -3.2% |
| 1988 | 8.58 million ha | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 8.58 million ha | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 7.70 million ha | -10.2% |
| 1991 | 8.39 million ha | +9.0% |
| 1992 | 9.65 million ha | +15.0% |
| 1993 | 9.36 million ha | -3.0% |
| 1994 | 9.17 million ha | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 9.01 million ha | -1.7% |
| 1996 | 9.60 million ha | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 9.52 million ha | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 9.39 million ha | -1.4% |
| 1999 | 9.39 million ha | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 9.45 million ha | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 9.86 million ha | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 9.59 million ha | -2.7% |
| 2003 | 10.06 million ha | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 10.39 million ha | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 9.31 million ha | -10.4% |
| 2006 | 8.91 million ha | -4.3% |
| 2007 | 8.38 million ha | -6.0% |
| 2008 | 9.23 million ha | +10.2% |
| 2009 | 8.74 million ha | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 8.32 million ha | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 9.31 million ha | +11.8% |
| 2012 | 9.84 million ha | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 9.79 million ha | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 9.58 million ha | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 9.23 million ha | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 8.52 million ha | -7.6% |
| 2017 | 8.25 million ha | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 8.25 million ha | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 8.91 million ha | +8.0% |
| 2020 | 9.25 million ha | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 9.25 million ha | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 8.84 million ha | -4.4% |
| 2023 | 8.30 million ha | -6.1% |
| 2024 | 8.67 million ha | +4.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.42 million ha | 8.18 million ha | 8.80 million ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 9.20 million ha | 8.80 million ha | 9.62 million ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.68 million ha | 8.47 million ha | 9.10 million ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.12 million ha | 7.70 million ha | 9.65 million ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.39 million ha | 8.38 million ha | 10.39 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.00 million ha | 8.25 million ha | 9.84 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.86 million ha | 8.30 million ha | 9.25 million ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near European Union (27)
- 15 Mozambique 2.86 million ha compare
- 15 Mozambique 2.86 million ha compare
- 17 Angola 2.82 million ha compare
- 18 South Africa 2.64 million ha compare
- 19 Indonesia 2.55 million ha compare
- 20 Philippines 2.46 million ha compare
- 21 Kenya 2.41 million ha compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in European Union (27)?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in European Union (27) was 8.67 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in European Union (27)?
- The highest recorded value was 10.39 million ha in 2004.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in European Union (27)?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.70 million ha in 1990.
- How does European Union (27) rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- European Union (27) ranks 18th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in European Union (27)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this European Union (27) 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.