Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Iran (Islamic Republic of): Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 40,479 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Iran (Islamic Republic of), 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 Iran (Islamic Republic of) is 40,479 ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.0% on the previous year and down 82.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Iran (Islamic Republic of) peaked at 307,015 ha in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1,702 ha, in 1985.
That places Iran (Islamic Republic of) 127th 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 Iran (Islamic Republic of), year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 16,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 16,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 16,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 18,000 ha | +12.5% |
| 1965 | 20,000 ha | +11.1% |
| 1966 | 20,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 25,000 ha | +25.0% |
| 1968 | 25,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 25,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 25,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 25,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 14,000 ha | -44.0% |
| 1973 | 15,000 ha | +7.1% |
| 1974 | 16,000 ha | +6.7% |
| 1975 | 30,000 ha | +87.5% |
| 1976 | 35,000 ha | +16.7% |
| 1977 | 40,000 ha | +14.3% |
| 1978 | 43,000 ha | +7.5% |
| 1979 | 42,000 ha | -2.3% |
| 1980 | 42,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 20,000 ha | -52.4% |
| 1982 | 14,000 ha | -30.0% |
| 1983 | 46,000 ha | +228.6% |
| 1984 | 20,000 ha | -56.5% |
| 1985 | 1,702 ha | -91.5% |
| 1986 | 7,317 ha | +329.9% |
| 1987 | 8,150 ha | +11.4% |
| 1988 | 2,476 ha | -69.6% |
| 1989 | 25,000 ha | +909.7% |
| 1990 | 30,000 ha | +20.0% |
| 1991 | 26,025 ha | -13.2% |
| 1992 | 64,076 ha | +146.2% |
| 1993 | 101,251 ha | +58.0% |
| 1994 | 77,664 ha | -23.3% |
| 1995 | 114,232 ha | +47.1% |
| 1996 | 97,767 ha | -14.4% |
| 1997 | 132,417 ha | +35.4% |
| 1998 | 155,794 ha | +17.7% |
| 1999 | 186,387 ha | +19.6% |
| 2000 | 181,607 ha | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 172,721 ha | -4.9% |
| 2002 | 213,887 ha | +23.8% |
| 2003 | 245,827 ha | +14.9% |
| 2004 | 274,479 ha | +11.7% |
| 2005 | 276,277 ha | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 291,848 ha | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 307,015 ha | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 242,740 ha | -20.9% |
| 2009 | 225,639 ha | -7.0% |
| 2010 | 240,209 ha | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 265,012 ha | +10.3% |
| 2012 | 290,676 ha | +9.7% |
| 2013 | 290,015 ha | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 233,621 ha | -19.4% |
| 2015 | 166,163 ha | -28.9% |
| 2016 | 158,534 ha | -4.6% |
| 2017 | 103,627 ha | -34.6% |
| 2018 | 90,984 ha | -12.2% |
| 2019 | 97,198 ha | +6.8% |
| 2020 | 84,952 ha | -12.6% |
| 2021 | 68,679 ha | -19.2% |
| 2022 | 50,217 ha | -26.9% |
| 2023 | 38,540 ha | -23.3% |
| 2024 | 40,479 ha | +5.0% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Iran (Islamic Republic of) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +909.7% | 2,476 ha | 25,000 ha |
| 1986 | +329.9% | 1,702 ha | 7,317 ha |
| 1983 | +228.6% | 14,000 ha | 46,000 ha |
| 1992 | +146.2% | 26,025 ha | 64,076 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20,111 ha | 16,000 ha | 25,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 28,500 ha | 14,000 ha | 43,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 18,664 ha | 1,702 ha | 46,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 98,561 ha | 26,025 ha | 186,387 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 243,204 ha | 172,721 ha | 307,015 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 193,604 ha | 90,984 ha | 290,676 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 56,573 ha | 38,540 ha | 84,952 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Iran (Islamic Republic of) was 40,479 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- The highest recorded value was 307,015 ha in 2007.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,702 ha in 1985.
- How does Iran (Islamic Republic of) rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 127th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran (Islamic Republic of) 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.