Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Japan
Japan: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 63 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Japan, 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 Japan is 63 ha, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Japan peaked at 43,100 ha in 1961 and was at its lowest, 55 ha, in 2015.
That places Japan 204th out of 222 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Japan, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 43,100 ha | — |
| 1962 | 42,100 ha | -2.3% |
| 1963 | 38,500 ha | -8.6% |
| 1964 | 35,600 ha | -7.5% |
| 1965 | 30,100 ha | -15.4% |
| 1966 | 26,100 ha | -13.3% |
| 1967 | 21,400 ha | -18.0% |
| 1968 | 18,000 ha | -15.9% |
| 1969 | 14,600 ha | -18.9% |
| 1970 | 11,900 ha | -18.5% |
| 1971 | 10,000 ha | -16.0% |
| 1972 | 8,000 ha | -20.0% |
| 1973 | 6,000 ha | -25.0% |
| 1974 | 5,340 ha | -11.0% |
| 1975 | 5,210 ha | -2.4% |
| 1976 | 4,200 ha | -19.4% |
| 1977 | 3,090 ha | -26.4% |
| 1978 | 2,400 ha | -22.3% |
| 1979 | 1,930 ha | -19.6% |
| 1980 | 1,760 ha | -8.8% |
| 1981 | 1,400 ha | -20.5% |
| 1982 | 1,010 ha | -27.9% |
| 1983 | 783 ha | -22.5% |
| 1984 | 744 ha | -5.0% |
| 1985 | 634 ha | -14.8% |
| 1986 | 502 ha | -20.8% |
| 1987 | 420 ha | -16.3% |
| 1988 | 332 ha | -21.0% |
| 1989 | 312 ha | -6.0% |
| 1990 | 317 ha | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 309 ha | -2.5% |
| 1992 | 278 ha | -10.0% |
| 1993 | 200 ha | -28.1% |
| 1994 | 169 ha | -15.5% |
| 1995 | 120 ha | -29.0% |
| 1996 | 102 ha | -15.0% |
| 1997 | 109 ha | +6.9% |
| 1998 | 94 ha | -13.8% |
| 1999 | 75 ha | -20.2% |
| 2000 | 73 ha | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 68 ha | -6.8% |
| 2002 | 65 ha | -4.4% |
| 2003 | 62 ha | -4.6% |
| 2004 | 60 ha | -3.2% |
| 2005 | 60 ha | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 60 ha | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 61 ha | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 63 ha | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 65 ha | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 65 ha | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 65 ha | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 65 ha | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 66 ha | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 69 ha | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 55 ha | -20.3% |
| 2016 | 63 ha | +14.5% |
| 2017 | 64 ha | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 61 ha | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 63 ha | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 64 ha | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 63 ha | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 63 ha | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 63 ha | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 63 ha | +0.0% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 63 ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 15,708 ha, 0% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Japan's 63 ha is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 75,132 ha, 0% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 29,944 ha | 14,600 ha | 43,100 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,807 ha | 1,930 ha | 11,900 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 789.7 ha | 312 ha | 1,760 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 177.3 ha | 75 ha | 317 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 63.7 ha | 60 ha | 73 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 63.6 ha | 55 ha | 69 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 63.2 ha | 63 ha | 64 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 201 Bahamas 78 ha compare
- 201 Bahamas 78 ha compare
- 203 Puerto Rico 67 ha compare
- 204 Micronesia (Federated States of) 63 ha compare
- 204 Micronesia 63 ha compare
- 207 Guadeloupe 50 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Japan
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.5564 % 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 0.0345 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.6075 % 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 0.0369 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.95 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0096 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 323.87 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.89 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Japan?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Japan was 63 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 43,100 ha in 1961.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 55 ha in 2015.
- How does Japan rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Japan ranks 204th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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.