Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Mexico
Mexico: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 6.57 million ha in 2024. ▬ Flat
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Mexico, 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 Mexico is 6.57 million ha, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.0% on the previous year and down 7.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Mexico peaked at 8.29 million ha in 1966 and was at its lowest, 5.58 million ha, in 1979.
That places Mexico 7th out of 222 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Mexico, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6.29 million ha | — |
| 1962 | 6.37 million ha | +1.3% |
| 1963 | 6.96 million ha | +9.3% |
| 1964 | 7.46 million ha | +7.1% |
| 1965 | 7.72 million ha | +3.5% |
| 1966 | 8.29 million ha | +7.4% |
| 1967 | 7.61 million ha | -8.2% |
| 1968 | 7.68 million ha | +0.9% |
| 1969 | 7.10 million ha | -7.5% |
| 1970 | 7.44 million ha | +4.7% |
| 1971 | 7.69 million ha | +3.4% |
| 1972 | 7.29 million ha | -5.2% |
| 1973 | 7.61 million ha | +4.3% |
| 1974 | 6.72 million ha | -11.7% |
| 1975 | 6.69 million ha | -0.3% |
| 1976 | 6.78 million ha | +1.3% |
| 1977 | 7.47 million ha | +10.1% |
| 1978 | 7.19 million ha | -3.7% |
| 1979 | 5.58 million ha | -22.4% |
| 1980 | 6.78 million ha | +21.4% |
| 1981 | 7.67 million ha | +13.2% |
| 1982 | 5.63 million ha | -26.6% |
| 1983 | 7.42 million ha | +31.8% |
| 1984 | 6.89 million ha | -7.1% |
| 1985 | 7.59 million ha | +10.1% |
| 1986 | 6.47 million ha | -14.7% |
| 1987 | 6.80 million ha | +5.2% |
| 1988 | 6.50 million ha | -4.4% |
| 1989 | 6.47 million ha | -0.5% |
| 1990 | 7.34 million ha | +13.4% |
| 1991 | 6.95 million ha | -5.3% |
| 1992 | 7.22 million ha | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 7.43 million ha | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 8.19 million ha | +10.3% |
| 1995 | 8.02 million ha | -2.1% |
| 1996 | 8.05 million ha | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 7.41 million ha | -8.0% |
| 1998 | 7.88 million ha | +6.4% |
| 1999 | 7.16 million ha | -9.1% |
| 2000 | 7.13 million ha | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 7.81 million ha | +9.5% |
| 2002 | 7.12 million ha | -8.8% |
| 2003 | 7.52 million ha | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 7.69 million ha | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 6.61 million ha | -14.1% |
| 2006 | 7.29 million ha | +10.4% |
| 2007 | 7.33 million ha | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 7.35 million ha | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 6.22 million ha | -15.4% |
| 2010 | 7.15 million ha | +14.9% |
| 2011 | 6.07 million ha | -15.1% |
| 2012 | 6.92 million ha | +14.1% |
| 2013 | 7.10 million ha | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 7.06 million ha | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 7.10 million ha | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 7.60 million ha | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 7.33 million ha | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 7.12 million ha | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 6.69 million ha | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 7.16 million ha | +7.0% |
| 2021 | 7.14 million ha | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 6.81 million ha | -4.6% |
| 2023 | 6.44 million ha | -5.5% |
| 2024 | 6.57 million ha | +2.0% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 6.57 million ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 63,256 ha, 103.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 6.57 million ha is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 47,716 ha, 137.6× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.28 million ha | 6.29 million ha | 8.29 million ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 7.05 million ha | 5.58 million ha | 7.69 million ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.82 million ha | 5.63 million ha | 7.67 million ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.56 million ha | 6.95 million ha | 8.19 million ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.21 million ha | 6.22 million ha | 7.81 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.01 million ha | 6.07 million ha | 7.60 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.82 million ha | 6.44 million ha | 7.16 million ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More agriculture & rural data for Mexico
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.2797 % 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 0.168 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0035 % 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 0.7321 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 0.4963 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0388 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 539.47 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.5998 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Mexico?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Mexico was 6.57 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 8.29 million ha in 1966.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.58 million ha in 1979.
- How does Mexico rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Mexico ranks 7th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Mexico 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.