Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Middle Africa
Middle Africa: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 7.75 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Middle Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in Middle Africa stood at 7.75 million ha. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 34.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Middle Africa peaked at 7.75 million ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.50 million ha, in 1965.
That places Middle Africa 20th out of 30 groups 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 Middle Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.62 million ha | — |
| 1962 | 1.61 million ha | -0.9% |
| 1963 | 1.58 million ha | -1.9% |
| 1964 | 1.54 million ha | -2.3% |
| 1965 | 1.50 million ha | -2.7% |
| 1966 | 1.56 million ha | +4.1% |
| 1967 | 1.61 million ha | +3.0% |
| 1968 | 1.65 million ha | +2.7% |
| 1969 | 1.74 million ha | +5.5% |
| 1970 | 1.64 million ha | -5.9% |
| 1971 | 1.70 million ha | +3.8% |
| 1972 | 1.73 million ha | +1.6% |
| 1973 | 1.85 million ha | +6.9% |
| 1974 | 1.95 million ha | +5.8% |
| 1975 | 1.95 million ha | -0.0% |
| 1976 | 1.96 million ha | +0.3% |
| 1977 | 1.98 million ha | +1.1% |
| 1978 | 1.97 million ha | -0.4% |
| 1979 | 2.03 million ha | +3.0% |
| 1980 | 2.00 million ha | -1.8% |
| 1981 | 1.98 million ha | -1.0% |
| 1982 | 2.03 million ha | +2.5% |
| 1983 | 2.04 million ha | +0.7% |
| 1984 | 1.77 million ha | -13.3% |
| 1985 | 1.86 million ha | +4.9% |
| 1986 | 2.15 million ha | +16.0% |
| 1987 | 2.18 million ha | +1.5% |
| 1988 | 2.34 million ha | +7.2% |
| 1989 | 2.38 million ha | +1.5% |
| 1990 | 2.21 million ha | -6.8% |
| 1991 | 2.40 million ha | +8.4% |
| 1992 | 2.68 million ha | +11.8% |
| 1993 | 3.03 million ha | +12.9% |
| 1994 | 2.93 million ha | -3.3% |
| 1995 | 2.47 million ha | -15.8% |
| 1996 | 2.55 million ha | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 2.64 million ha | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 2.81 million ha | +6.2% |
| 1999 | 2.73 million ha | -3.0% |
| 2000 | 2.67 million ha | -1.9% |
| 2001 | 2.84 million ha | +6.1% |
| 2002 | 2.97 million ha | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 3.05 million ha | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 3.34 million ha | +9.8% |
| 2005 | 3.43 million ha | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 3.52 million ha | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 3.75 million ha | +6.5% |
| 2008 | 3.51 million ha | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 4.20 million ha | +19.7% |
| 2010 | 4.97 million ha | +18.3% |
| 2011 | 5.31 million ha | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 4.57 million ha | -13.8% |
| 2013 | 5.48 million ha | +19.9% |
| 2014 | 5.76 million ha | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 5.94 million ha | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 6.63 million ha | +11.6% |
| 2017 | 7.17 million ha | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 7.29 million ha | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 7.09 million ha | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 7.39 million ha | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 7.47 million ha | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 7.66 million ha | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 7.66 million ha | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 7.75 million ha | +1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.60 million ha | 1.50 million ha | 1.74 million ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.88 million ha | 1.64 million ha | 2.03 million ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.07 million ha | 1.77 million ha | 2.38 million ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.65 million ha | 2.21 million ha | 3.03 million ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.33 million ha | 2.67 million ha | 4.20 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.02 million ha | 4.57 million ha | 7.29 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.58 million ha | 7.39 million ha | 7.75 million ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Middle Africa
- 17 Angola 2.82 million ha compare
- 18 South Africa 2.64 million ha compare
- 19 Indonesia 2.55 million ha compare
- 20 Philippines 2.46 million ha compare
- 21 Kenya 2.41 million ha compare
- 22 Russian Federation 2.39 million ha compare
- 22 Russia 2.39 million ha compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Middle Africa?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Middle Africa was 7.75 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Middle Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 7.75 million ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Middle Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.50 million ha in 1965.
- How does Middle Africa rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Middle Africa ranks 20th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Middle Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle Africa 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.