Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Lebanon
Lebanon: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 1,669 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Lebanon, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in Lebanon stood at 1,669 ha.
That represents a change of up 66.9% on the previous year and up 66.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Lebanon peaked at 7,000 ha in 1962 and was at its lowest, 450 ha, in 1983.
Lebanon ranks 179th of 222 countries on this measure, 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 Lebanon, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 7,000 ha | +16.7% |
| 1963 | 6,000 ha | -14.3% |
| 1964 | 5,500 ha | -8.3% |
| 1965 | 4,900 ha | -10.9% |
| 1966 | 4,753 ha | -3.0% |
| 1967 | 2,951 ha | -37.9% |
| 1968 | 3,026 ha | +2.5% |
| 1969 | 1,229 ha | -59.4% |
| 1970 | 1,105 ha | -10.1% |
| 1971 | 1,512 ha | +36.8% |
| 1972 | 988 ha | -34.7% |
| 1973 | 1,227 ha | +24.2% |
| 1974 | 1,424 ha | +16.1% |
| 1975 | 1,200 ha | -15.7% |
| 1976 | 1,000 ha | -16.7% |
| 1977 | 800 ha | -20.0% |
| 1978 | 2,000 ha | +150.0% |
| 1979 | 2,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 2,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 600 ha | -70.0% |
| 1982 | 460 ha | -23.3% |
| 1983 | 450 ha | -2.2% |
| 1984 | 1,344 ha | +198.7% |
| 1985 | 1,400 ha | +4.2% |
| 1986 | 1,500 ha | +7.1% |
| 1987 | 1,564 ha | +4.3% |
| 1988 | 1,616 ha | +3.3% |
| 1989 | 1,690 ha | +4.6% |
| 1990 | 1,715 ha | +1.5% |
| 1991 | 1,725 ha | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 1,806 ha | +4.7% |
| 1993 | 1,850 ha | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 2,014 ha | +8.9% |
| 1995 | 2,007 ha | -0.3% |
| 1996 | 2,034 ha | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 900 ha | -55.8% |
| 1998 | 1,000 ha | +11.1% |
| 1999 | 700 ha | -30.0% |
| 2000 | 900 ha | +28.6% |
| 2001 | 879 ha | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 846 ha | -3.8% |
| 2003 | 930 ha | +9.9% |
| 2004 | 550 ha | -40.9% |
| 2005 | 900 ha | +63.6% |
| 2006 | 1,050 ha | +16.7% |
| 2007 | 900 ha | -14.3% |
| 2008 | 900 ha | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1,298 ha | +44.2% |
| 2010 | 1,645 ha | +26.7% |
| 2011 | 847 ha | -48.5% |
| 2012 | 865 ha | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 883 ha | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 1,000 ha | +13.3% |
| 2015 | 954 ha | -4.6% |
| 2016 | 674 ha | -29.4% |
| 2017 | 1,078 ha | +59.9% |
| 2018 | 1,000 ha | -7.2% |
| 2019 | 1,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 1,669 ha | +66.9% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 1,669 ha is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 249,854 ha, 1% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 1,669 ha is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,000 ha, 83% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Lebanon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +198.7% | 450 ha | 1,344 ha |
| 1978 | +150.0% | 800 ha | 2,000 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,595 ha | 1,229 ha | 7,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,326 ha | 800 ha | 2,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,262 ha | 450 ha | 2,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,575 ha | 700 ha | 2,034 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 915.3 ha | 550 ha | 1,298 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 994.6 ha | 674 ha | 1,645 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,134 ha | 1,000 ha | 1,669 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Lebanon
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.8243 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0491 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.3428 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.1174 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 39.87 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0105 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 46.75 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.03 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Lebanon?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Lebanon was 1,669 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 7,000 ha in 1962.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 450 ha in 1983.
- How does Lebanon rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Lebanon ranks 179th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon 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.