Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Niger
Niger: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 36,455 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Niger, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in Niger stood at 36,455 ha. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 18.9% on the previous year and up 13.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Niger peaked at 36,455 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,186 ha, in 2005.
Niger ranks 131st of 222 countries on this measure, 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 Niger, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,927 ha | — |
| 1962 | 3,205 ha | +9.5% |
| 1963 | 3,285 ha | +2.5% |
| 1964 | 5,105 ha | +55.4% |
| 1965 | 4,435 ha | -13.1% |
| 1966 | 3,475 ha | -21.6% |
| 1967 | 4,571 ha | +31.5% |
| 1968 | 3,627 ha | -20.7% |
| 1969 | 2,840 ha | -21.7% |
| 1970 | 2,670 ha | -6.0% |
| 1971 | 2,860 ha | +7.1% |
| 1972 | 3,600 ha | +25.9% |
| 1973 | 5,179 ha | +43.9% |
| 1974 | 6,035 ha | +16.5% |
| 1975 | 8,000 ha | +32.6% |
| 1976 | 15,800 ha | +97.5% |
| 1977 | 7,700 ha | -51.3% |
| 1978 | 10,900 ha | +41.6% |
| 1979 | 12,172 ha | +11.7% |
| 1980 | 15,200 ha | +24.9% |
| 1981 | 16,000 ha | +5.3% |
| 1982 | 10,695 ha | -33.2% |
| 1983 | 10,515 ha | -1.7% |
| 1984 | 9,410 ha | -10.5% |
| 1985 | 8,020 ha | -14.8% |
| 1986 | 9,400 ha | +17.2% |
| 1987 | 14,019 ha | +49.1% |
| 1988 | 9,560 ha | -31.8% |
| 1989 | 3,634 ha | -62.0% |
| 1990 | 5,600 ha | +54.1% |
| 1991 | 1,949 ha | -65.2% |
| 1992 | 5,700 ha | +192.5% |
| 1993 | 2,500 ha | -56.1% |
| 1994 | 2,407 ha | -3.7% |
| 1995 | 1,582 ha | -34.3% |
| 1996 | 5,000 ha | +216.1% |
| 1997 | 1,415 ha | -71.7% |
| 1998 | 5,378 ha | +280.1% |
| 1999 | 4,911 ha | -8.7% |
| 2000 | 6,149 ha | +25.2% |
| 2001 | 8,901 ha | +44.8% |
| 2002 | 4,967 ha | -44.2% |
| 2003 | 4,358 ha | -12.3% |
| 2004 | 5,287 ha | +21.3% |
| 2005 | 1,186 ha | -77.6% |
| 2006 | 16,999 ha | +1333.3% |
| 2007 | 17,771 ha | +4.5% |
| 2008 | 6,684 ha | -62.4% |
| 2009 | 1,541 ha | -76.9% |
| 2010 | 12,398 ha | +704.5% |
| 2011 | 8,308 ha | -33.0% |
| 2012 | 15,180 ha | +82.7% |
| 2013 | 14,452 ha | -4.8% |
| 2014 | 32,154 ha | +122.5% |
| 2015 | 28,936 ha | -10.0% |
| 2016 | 31,224 ha | +7.9% |
| 2017 | 26,895 ha | -13.9% |
| 2018 | 20,185 ha | -24.9% |
| 2019 | 24,297 ha | +20.4% |
| 2020 | 8,481 ha | -65.1% |
| 2021 | 10,467 ha | +23.4% |
| 2022 | 31,066 ha | +196.8% |
| 2023 | 30,664 ha | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 36,455 ha | +18.9% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 36,455 ha is below the median for low income countries, which is 153,650 ha, 24% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Niger's 36,455 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 275,000 ha, 13% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Niger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +1333.3% | 1,186 ha | 16,999 ha |
| 2010 | +704.5% | 1,541 ha | 12,398 ha |
| 1998 | +280.1% | 1,415 ha | 5,378 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,719 ha | 2,840 ha | 5,105 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 7,492 ha | 2,670 ha | 15,800 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,645 ha | 3,634 ha | 16,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,644 ha | 1,415 ha | 5,700 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,384 ha | 1,186 ha | 17,771 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,403 ha | 8,308 ha | 32,154 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 23,427 ha | 8,481 ha | 36,455 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Niger
- 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 0.0008 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.6381 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 0.0022 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.67 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4759 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 368.98 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.87 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Niger?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Niger was 36,455 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 36,455 ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,186 ha in 2005.
- How does Niger rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Niger ranks 131st out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.