Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Germany
Germany: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 498,400 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Germany, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Germany recorded 498,400 ha for maize (corn) — area harvested in 2024.
That represents a change of up 6.9% on the previous year and up 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Germany peaked at 526,200 ha in 2012 and was at its lowest, 9,024 ha, in 1961.
That places Germany 61st out of 222 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Germany, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9,024 ha | — |
| 1962 | 14,004 ha | +55.2% |
| 1963 | 14,554 ha | +3.9% |
| 1964 | 19,296 ha | +32.6% |
| 1965 | 28,003 ha | +45.1% |
| 1966 | 32,018 ha | +14.3% |
| 1967 | 42,024 ha | +31.3% |
| 1968 | 59,046 ha | +40.5% |
| 1969 | 82,773 ha | +40.2% |
| 1970 | 104,750 ha | +26.6% |
| 1971 | 119,650 ha | +14.2% |
| 1972 | 126,847 ha | +6.0% |
| 1973 | 109,909 ha | -13.4% |
| 1974 | 108,683 ha | -1.1% |
| 1975 | 96,506 ha | -11.2% |
| 1976 | 102,546 ha | +6.3% |
| 1977 | 100,041 ha | -2.4% |
| 1978 | 117,163 ha | +17.1% |
| 1979 | 116,533 ha | -0.5% |
| 1980 | 119,749 ha | +2.8% |
| 1981 | 129,626 ha | +8.2% |
| 1982 | 160,577 ha | +23.9% |
| 1983 | 169,103 ha | +5.3% |
| 1984 | 181,618 ha | +7.4% |
| 1985 | 181,193 ha | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 187,458 ha | +3.5% |
| 1987 | 194,450 ha | +3.7% |
| 1988 | 199,418 ha | +2.6% |
| 1989 | 208,932 ha | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 229,000 ha | +9.6% |
| 1991 | 283,052 ha | +23.6% |
| 1992 | 295,658 ha | +4.5% |
| 1993 | 331,115 ha | +12.0% |
| 1994 | 345,439 ha | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 325,065 ha | -5.9% |
| 1996 | 372,116 ha | +14.5% |
| 1997 | 368,267 ha | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 341,029 ha | -7.4% |
| 1999 | 370,735 ha | +8.7% |
| 2000 | 360,841 ha | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 396,544 ha | +9.9% |
| 2002 | 398,745 ha | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 463,355 ha | +16.2% |
| 2004 | 461,697 ha | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 443,100 ha | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 401,000 ha | -9.5% |
| 2007 | 403,210 ha | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 520,478 ha | +29.1% |
| 2009 | 464,333 ha | -10.8% |
| 2010 | 466,591 ha | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 487,900 ha | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 526,200 ha | +7.8% |
| 2013 | 497,000 ha | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 481,300 ha | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 455,500 ha | -5.4% |
| 2016 | 416,300 ha | -8.6% |
| 2017 | 432,000 ha | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 410,900 ha | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 416,000 ha | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 419,300 ha | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 430,700 ha | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 456,700 ha | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 466,400 ha | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 498,400 ha | +6.9% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 498,400 ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 15,708 ha, 31.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Germany's 498,400 ha is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 87,480 ha, 5.7× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Germany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | +55.2% | 9,024 ha | 14,004 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 33,416 ha | 9,024 ha | 82,773 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 110,263 ha | 96,506 ha | 126,847 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 173,212 ha | 119,749 ha | 208,932 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 326,148 ha | 229,000 ha | 372,116 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 431,330 ha | 360,841 ha | 520,478 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 458,969 ha | 410,900 ha | 526,200 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 454,300 ha | 419,300 ha | 498,400 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More agriculture & rural data for Germany
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1635 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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 0.1412 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1052 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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 0.198 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0087 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 527.18 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6813 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Germany?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Germany was 498,400 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 526,200 ha in 2012.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,024 ha in 1961.
- How does Germany rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Germany ranks 61st out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.