Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Laos
Laos: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 103,603 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Laos, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in Laos stood at 103,603 ha.
That represents a change of up 7.9% on the previous year and down 57.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Laos peaked at 258,910 ha in 2016 and was at its lowest, 10,000 ha, in 1961.
That places Laos 102nd 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 Laos, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 10,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 12,000 ha | +20.0% |
| 1963 | 10,000 ha | -16.7% |
| 1964 | 12,000 ha | +20.0% |
| 1965 | 15,000 ha | +25.0% |
| 1966 | 13,000 ha | -13.3% |
| 1967 | 14,000 ha | +7.7% |
| 1968 | 14,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 14,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 15,000 ha | +7.1% |
| 1971 | 16,000 ha | +6.7% |
| 1972 | 15,000 ha | -6.2% |
| 1973 | 15,200 ha | +1.3% |
| 1974 | 15,900 ha | +4.6% |
| 1975 | 18,000 ha | +13.2% |
| 1976 | 29,100 ha | +61.7% |
| 1977 | 24,600 ha | -15.5% |
| 1978 | 28,250 ha | +14.8% |
| 1979 | 28,190 ha | -0.2% |
| 1980 | 28,310 ha | +0.4% |
| 1981 | 30,928 ha | +9.2% |
| 1982 | 31,550 ha | +2.0% |
| 1983 | 29,794 ha | -5.6% |
| 1984 | 28,563 ha | -4.1% |
| 1985 | 26,886 ha | -5.9% |
| 1986 | 29,630 ha | +10.2% |
| 1987 | 24,764 ha | -16.4% |
| 1988 | 37,815 ha | +52.7% |
| 1989 | 30,373 ha | -19.7% |
| 1990 | 36,670 ha | +20.7% |
| 1991 | 34,176 ha | -6.8% |
| 1992 | 32,135 ha | -6.0% |
| 1993 | 27,155 ha | -15.5% |
| 1994 | 28,060 ha | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 29,112 ha | +3.7% |
| 1996 | 37,380 ha | +28.4% |
| 1997 | 38,000 ha | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 46,400 ha | +22.1% |
| 1999 | 40,730 ha | -12.2% |
| 2000 | 49,000 ha | +20.3% |
| 2001 | 43,870 ha | -10.5% |
| 2002 | 44,956 ha | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 51,670 ha | +14.9% |
| 2004 | 67,500 ha | +30.6% |
| 2005 | 86,000 ha | +27.4% |
| 2006 | 113,815 ha | +32.3% |
| 2007 | 157,710 ha | +38.6% |
| 2008 | 229,220 ha | +45.3% |
| 2009 | 207,600 ha | -9.4% |
| 2010 | 212,745 ha | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 212,105 ha | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 196,815 ha | -7.2% |
| 2013 | 212,030 ha | +7.7% |
| 2014 | 243,385 ha | +14.8% |
| 2015 | 254,025 ha | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 258,910 ha | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 207,190 ha | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 165,620 ha | -20.1% |
| 2019 | 151,740 ha | -8.4% |
| 2020 | 130,822 ha | -13.8% |
| 2021 | 110,910 ha | -15.2% |
| 2022 | 92,759 ha | -16.4% |
| 2023 | 96,039 ha | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 103,603 ha | +7.9% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 103,603 ha is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 249,854 ha, 41% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Laos's 103,603 ha is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 75,132 ha, 1.4× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12,667 ha | 10,000 ha | 15,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 20,524 ha | 15,000 ha | 29,100 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 29,861 ha | 24,764 ha | 37,815 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 34,982 ha | 27,155 ha | 46,400 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 105,134 ha | 43,870 ha | 229,220 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 211,456 ha | 151,740 ha | 258,910 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 106,827 ha | 92,759 ha | 130,822 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 99 Cuba 115,000 ha compare
- 100 Kyrgyzstan 109,937 ha compare
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- 102 Lao People's Democratic Republic 103,603 ha compare
- 104 Morocco 101,364 ha compare
- 105 Iraq 100,000 ha compare
- 105 Somalia 100,000 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Laos
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1874 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.8289 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.2734 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 9.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1662 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 386.32 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0583 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Laos?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Laos was 103,603 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 258,910 ha in 2016.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,000 ha in 1961.
- How does Laos rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Laos ranks 102nd out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos 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.