Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Oman
Oman: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 493 ha in 2024. ▼ Falling
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Oman, 1991–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in Oman stood at 493 ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.1% on the previous year and down 65.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Oman peaked at 3,855 ha in 1991 and was at its lowest, 483 ha, in 2023.
That places Oman 189th out of 222 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Oman, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3,855 ha | — |
| 1992 | 3,740 ha | -3.0% |
| 1993 | 3,625 ha | -3.1% |
| 1994 | 3,512 ha | -3.1% |
| 1995 | 3,400 ha | -3.2% |
| 1996 | 3,289 ha | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 3,178 ha | -3.4% |
| 1998 | 3,069 ha | -3.4% |
| 1999 | 2,960 ha | -3.6% |
| 2000 | 2,852 ha | -3.6% |
| 2001 | 2,745 ha | -3.8% |
| 2002 | 2,639 ha | -3.9% |
| 2003 | 2,534 ha | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 2,430 ha | -4.1% |
| 2005 | 2,327 ha | -4.2% |
| 2006 | 2,225 ha | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 2,124 ha | -4.5% |
| 2008 | 2,023 ha | -4.8% |
| 2009 | 1,923 ha | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 1,230 ha | -36.0% |
| 2011 | 1,971 ha | +60.2% |
| 2012 | 1,787 ha | -9.3% |
| 2013 | 1,892 ha | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 1,445 ha | -23.6% |
| 2015 | 1,318 ha | -8.8% |
| 2016 | 1,007 ha | -23.6% |
| 2017 | 1,021 ha | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 1,026 ha | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 1,037 ha | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 3,112 ha | +200.1% |
| 2021 | 507 ha | -83.7% |
| 2022 | 562 ha | +10.8% |
| 2023 | 483 ha | -14.1% |
| 2024 | 493 ha | +2.1% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 493 ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 15,708 ha, 3% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Oman's 493 ha is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,000 ha, 25% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Oman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +200.1% | 1,037 ha | 3,112 ha |
| 2021 | -83.7% | 3,112 ha | 507 ha |
| 2011 | +60.2% | 1,230 ha | 1,971 ha |
| 2010 | -36.0% | 1,923 ha | 1,230 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,403 ha | 2,960 ha | 3,855 ha | 9 |
| 2000s | 2,382 ha | 1,923 ha | 2,852 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,373 ha | 1,007 ha | 1,971 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,031 ha | 483 ha | 3,112 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 187 New Caledonia 589 ha compare
- 188 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 500 ha
- 190 Sao Tome and Principe 397 ha compare
- 190 Sao Tome and Principe 397 ha compare
- 192 Malaysia 315 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Oman
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.18 % 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 0.0214 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0935 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.267 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0281 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 560.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.86 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Oman?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Oman was 493 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 3,855 ha in 1991.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 483 ha in 2023.
- How does Oman rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Oman ranks 189th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Oman 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.