Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Madagascar
Madagascar: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 144,592 ha in 2024. ▲ Rising
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Madagascar, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in Madagascar stood at 144,592 ha.
The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 33.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Madagascar peaked at 277,182 ha in 2011 and was at its lowest, 79,000 ha, in 1961.
Madagascar ranks 93rd of 222 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 79,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 79,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 95,000 ha | +20.3% |
| 1964 | 128,125 ha | +34.9% |
| 1965 | 128,660 ha | +0.4% |
| 1966 | 133,780 ha | +4.0% |
| 1967 | 136,410 ha | +2.0% |
| 1968 | 137,285 ha | +0.6% |
| 1969 | 138,530 ha | +0.9% |
| 1970 | 106,310 ha | -23.3% |
| 1971 | 119,115 ha | +12.0% |
| 1972 | 107,625 ha | -9.6% |
| 1973 | 105,890 ha | -1.6% |
| 1974 | 112,825 ha | +6.5% |
| 1975 | 109,200 ha | -3.2% |
| 1976 | 114,515 ha | +4.9% |
| 1977 | 115,395 ha | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 121,525 ha | +5.3% |
| 1979 | 115,985 ha | -4.6% |
| 1980 | 127,890 ha | +10.3% |
| 1981 | 127,550 ha | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 116,525 ha | -8.6% |
| 1983 | 126,300 ha | +8.4% |
| 1984 | 132,100 ha | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 140,000 ha | +6.0% |
| 1986 | 148,000 ha | +5.7% |
| 1987 | 139,975 ha | -5.4% |
| 1988 | 152,000 ha | +8.6% |
| 1989 | 151,390 ha | -0.4% |
| 1990 | 157,390 ha | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 150,000 ha | -4.7% |
| 1992 | 160,000 ha | +6.7% |
| 1993 | 183,900 ha | +14.9% |
| 1994 | 164,000 ha | -10.8% |
| 1995 | 183,840 ha | +12.1% |
| 1996 | 193,575 ha | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 190,000 ha | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 183,000 ha | -3.7% |
| 1999 | 191,000 ha | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 192,135 ha | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 193,270 ha | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 194,405 ha | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 195,540 ha | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 196,660 ha | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 252,838 ha | +28.6% |
| 2006 | 255,070 ha | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 257,400 ha | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 259,730 ha | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 262,069 ha | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 264,429 ha | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 277,182 ha | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 269,997 ha | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 229,684 ha | -14.9% |
| 2014 | 217,542 ha | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 192,137 ha | -11.7% |
| 2016 | 182,758 ha | -4.9% |
| 2017 | 161,716 ha | -11.5% |
| 2018 | 122,742 ha | -24.1% |
| 2019 | 126,258 ha | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 126,731 ha | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 127,258 ha | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 147,896 ha | +16.2% |
| 2023 | 147,389 ha | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 144,592 ha | -1.9% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 144,592 ha is below the median for low income countries, which is 153,650 ha, 94% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 144,592 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 275,000 ha, 53% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 117,310 ha | 79,000 ha | 138,530 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 112,838 ha | 105,890 ha | 121,525 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 136,173 ha | 116,525 ha | 152,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 175,670 ha | 150,000 ha | 193,575 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 225,912 ha | 192,135 ha | 262,069 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 204,444 ha | 122,742 ha | 277,182 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 138,773 ha | 126,731 ha | 147,896 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
- 91 Slovakia 147,280 ha compare
- 91 Slovakia 147,280 ha compare
- 93 Madagascar 144,592 ha compare
- 95 Afghanistan 135,000 ha compare
- 95 Afghanistan 135,000 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Madagascar
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.11 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0021 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.25 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.217 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 130.06 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.72 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Madagascar?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Madagascar was 144,592 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 277,182 ha in 2011.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 79,000 ha in 1961.
- How does Madagascar rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Madagascar ranks 93rd out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.