Maize (corn) — Area harvested in New Caledonia
New Caledonia: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 589 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in New Caledonia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in New Caledonia stood at 589 ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 93.8% on the previous year and down 26.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in New Caledonia peaked at 1,600 ha in 2005 and was at its lowest, 70 ha, in 1994.
That places New Caledonia 187th out of 222 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 New Caledonia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 950 ha | — |
| 1962 | 850 ha | -10.5% |
| 1963 | 800 ha | -5.9% |
| 1964 | 750 ha | -6.2% |
| 1965 | 700 ha | -6.7% |
| 1966 | 650 ha | -7.1% |
| 1967 | 600 ha | -7.7% |
| 1968 | 550 ha | -8.3% |
| 1969 | 500 ha | -9.1% |
| 1970 | 450 ha | -10.0% |
| 1971 | 400 ha | -11.1% |
| 1972 | 400 ha | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 380 ha | -5.0% |
| 1974 | 340 ha | -10.5% |
| 1975 | 304 ha | -10.6% |
| 1976 | 250 ha | -17.8% |
| 1977 | 145 ha | -42.0% |
| 1978 | 300 ha | +106.9% |
| 1979 | 435 ha | +45.0% |
| 1980 | 530 ha | +21.8% |
| 1981 | 625 ha | +17.9% |
| 1982 | 648 ha | +3.7% |
| 1983 | 560 ha | -13.6% |
| 1984 | 592 ha | +5.7% |
| 1985 | 410 ha | -30.7% |
| 1986 | 394 ha | -3.9% |
| 1987 | 300 ha | -23.9% |
| 1988 | 420 ha | +40.0% |
| 1989 | 420 ha | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 443 ha | +5.5% |
| 1991 | 73 ha | -83.5% |
| 1992 | 101 ha | +38.4% |
| 1993 | 75 ha | -25.7% |
| 1994 | 70 ha | -6.7% |
| 1995 | 200 ha | +185.7% |
| 1996 | 450 ha | +125.0% |
| 1997 | 420 ha | -6.7% |
| 1998 | 460 ha | +9.5% |
| 1999 | 530 ha | +15.2% |
| 2000 | 1,200 ha | +126.4% |
| 2001 | 1,179 ha | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 1,000 ha | -15.2% |
| 2003 | 1,500 ha | +50.0% |
| 2004 | 1,300 ha | -13.3% |
| 2005 | 1,600 ha | +23.1% |
| 2006 | 1,000 ha | -37.5% |
| 2007 | 1,400 ha | +40.0% |
| 2008 | 1,100 ha | -21.4% |
| 2009 | 700 ha | -36.4% |
| 2010 | 850 ha | +21.4% |
| 2011 | 750 ha | -11.8% |
| 2012 | 900 ha | +20.0% |
| 2013 | 1,000 ha | +11.1% |
| 2014 | 803 ha | -19.7% |
| 2015 | 845 ha | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 1,016 ha | +20.2% |
| 2017 | 1,045 ha | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 1,109 ha | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 964 ha | -13.1% |
| 2020 | 1,069 ha | +10.9% |
| 2021 | 700 ha | -34.5% |
| 2022 | 376 ha | -46.3% |
| 2023 | 304 ha | -19.1% |
| 2024 | 589 ha | +93.8% |
New Caledonia compared with similar countries
- New Caledonia's 589 ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 15,708 ha, 4% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- New Caledonia's 589 ha is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 75,132 ha, 1% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Area harvested in New Caledonia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +185.7% | 70 ha | 200 ha |
| 1996 | +125.0% | 200 ha | 450 ha |
| 2000 | +126.4% | 530 ha | 1,200 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 705.56 ha | 500 ha | 950 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 340.4 ha | 145 ha | 450 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 489.9 ha | 300 ha | 648 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 282.2 ha | 70 ha | 530 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,198 ha | 700 ha | 1,600 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 928.2 ha | 750 ha | 1,109 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 607.6 ha | 304 ha | 1,069 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Caledonia
- 184 United Arab Emirates 900 ha compare
- 185 Fiji 730 ha compare
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- 188 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 500 ha compare
- 189 Oman 493 ha compare
- 190 Sao Tome and Principe 397 ha compare
- 190 Sao Tome and Principe 397 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for New Caledonia
- 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 hectares per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0328 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 hectares per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.6231 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 9.8 % change on previous year (2017)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0179 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2019)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 596.77 current US$ per person (2019)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.2271 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in New Caledonia?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in New Caledonia was 589 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in New Caledonia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,600 ha in 2005.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in New Caledonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 70 ha in 1994.
- How does New Caledonia rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- New Caledonia ranks 187th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in New Caledonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Caledonia 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.