Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 2,391 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Papua New Guinea, 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 Papua New Guinea is 2,391 ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and up 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Papua New Guinea peaked at 2,414 ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 51 ha, in 1968.
Papua New Guinea ranks 171st of 222 countries on this measure, 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 Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 130 ha | — |
| 1962 | 99 ha | -23.8% |
| 1963 | 97 ha | -2.0% |
| 1964 | 104 ha | +7.2% |
| 1965 | 82 ha | -21.2% |
| 1966 | 62 ha | -24.4% |
| 1967 | 56 ha | -9.7% |
| 1968 | 51 ha | -8.9% |
| 1969 | 71 ha | +39.2% |
| 1970 | 155 ha | +118.3% |
| 1971 | 122 ha | -21.3% |
| 1972 | 68 ha | -44.3% |
| 1973 | 91 ha | +33.8% |
| 1974 | 66 ha | -27.5% |
| 1975 | 106 ha | +60.6% |
| 1976 | 120 ha | +13.2% |
| 1977 | 564 ha | +370.0% |
| 1978 | 1,195 ha | +111.9% |
| 1979 | 564 ha | -52.8% |
| 1980 | 636 ha | +12.8% |
| 1981 | 764 ha | +20.1% |
| 1982 | 976 ha | +27.7% |
| 1983 | 768 ha | -21.3% |
| 1984 | 494 ha | -35.7% |
| 1985 | 489 ha | -1.0% |
| 1986 | 464 ha | -5.1% |
| 1987 | 1,000 ha | +115.5% |
| 1988 | 900 ha | -10.0% |
| 1989 | 900 ha | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1,000 ha | +11.1% |
| 1991 | 1,200 ha | +20.0% |
| 1992 | 1,190 ha | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 1,300 ha | +9.2% |
| 1994 | 1,327 ha | +2.1% |
| 1995 | 1,400 ha | +5.5% |
| 1996 | 1,259 ha | -10.1% |
| 1997 | 1,000 ha | -20.6% |
| 1998 | 1,115 ha | +11.5% |
| 1999 | 1,200 ha | +7.6% |
| 2000 | 1,300 ha | +8.3% |
| 2001 | 1,400 ha | +7.7% |
| 2002 | 1,607 ha | +14.8% |
| 2003 | 1,300 ha | -19.1% |
| 2004 | 1,300 ha | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 1,500 ha | +15.4% |
| 2006 | 1,600 ha | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 1,700 ha | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 2,200 ha | +29.4% |
| 2009 | 2,128 ha | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 2,200 ha | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 2,250 ha | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 2,100 ha | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 2,200 ha | +4.8% |
| 2014 | 2,223 ha | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 2,293 ha | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 2,326 ha | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 2,281 ha | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 2,294 ha | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 2,370 ha | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 2,414 ha | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 2,401 ha | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 2,368 ha | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 2,380 ha | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 2,391 ha | +0.5% |
Papua New Guinea compared with similar countries
- Papua New Guinea's 2,391 ha is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 249,854 ha, 1% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Papua New Guinea's 2,391 ha is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 75,132 ha, 3% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Papua New Guinea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | +370.0% | 120 ha | 564 ha |
| 1970 | +118.3% | 71 ha | 155 ha |
| 1987 | +115.5% | 464 ha | 1,000 ha |
| 1978 | +111.9% | 564 ha | 1,195 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 83.56 ha | 51 ha | 130 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 305.1 ha | 66 ha | 1,195 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 739.1 ha | 464 ha | 1,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,199 ha | 1,000 ha | 1,400 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,604 ha | 1,300 ha | 2,200 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,254 ha | 2,100 ha | 2,370 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,391 ha | 2,368 ha | 2,414 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Papua New Guinea?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Papua New Guinea was 2,391 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 2,414 ha in 2020.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 51 ha in 1968.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 171st out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea 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.