Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Philippines
Philippines: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 2.46 million ha in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
2.46 million ha
Change on year
down 3.3%
World rank
20th
of 222 countries
All-time high
3.82 million ha
in 1990
All-time low
1.90 million ha
in 1963
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Philippines, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in Philippines stood at 2.46 million ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.3% on the previous year and down 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Philippines peaked at 3.82 million ha in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.90 million ha, in 1963.
Philippines ranks 20th of 222 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Philippines, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.02 million ha | — |
| 1962 | 1.95 million ha | -3.3% |
| 1963 | 1.90 million ha | -2.7% |
| 1964 | 1.92 million ha | +1.3% |
| 1965 | 2.11 million ha | +9.5% |
| 1966 | 2.16 million ha | +2.5% |
| 1967 | 2.25 million ha | +4.2% |
| 1968 | 2.26 million ha | +0.4% |
| 1969 | 2.42 million ha | +7.2% |
| 1970 | 2.43 million ha | +0.3% |
| 1971 | 2.45 million ha | +1.1% |
| 1972 | 2.35 million ha | -4.2% |
| 1973 | 2.73 million ha | +16.0% |
| 1974 | 3.01 million ha | +10.4% |
| 1975 | 3.19 million ha | +6.1% |
| 1976 | 3.24 million ha | +1.5% |
| 1977 | 3.16 million ha | -2.6% |
| 1978 | 3.25 million ha | +3.0% |
| 1979 | 3.20 million ha | -1.6% |
| 1980 | 3.24 million ha | +1.2% |
| 1981 | 3.36 million ha | +3.8% |
| 1982 | 3.16 million ha | -6.0% |
| 1983 | 3.27 million ha | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 3.23 million ha | -1.3% |
| 1985 | 3.51 million ha | +8.8% |
| 1986 | 3.56 million ha | +1.5% |
| 1987 | 3.68 million ha | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 3.75 million ha | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 3.69 million ha | -1.5% |
| 1990 | 3.82 million ha | +3.5% |
| 1991 | 3.59 million ha | -6.0% |
| 1992 | 3.33 million ha | -7.2% |
| 1993 | 3.15 million ha | -5.5% |
| 1994 | 3.01 million ha | -4.6% |
| 1995 | 2.69 million ha | -10.4% |
| 1996 | 2.74 million ha | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 2.73 million ha | -0.4% |
| 1998 | 2.35 million ha | -13.6% |
| 1999 | 2.64 million ha | +12.2% |
| 2000 | 2.51 million ha | -5.0% |
| 2001 | 2.49 million ha | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 2.40 million ha | -3.7% |
| 2003 | 2.41 million ha | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 2.53 million ha | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 2.44 million ha | -3.4% |
| 2006 | 2.57 million ha | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 2.65 million ha | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 2.66 million ha | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 2.68 million ha | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 2.50 million ha | -6.9% |
| 2011 | 2.54 million ha | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 2.59 million ha | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 2.56 million ha | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 2.61 million ha | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 2.56 million ha | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 2.48 million ha | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 2.55 million ha | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 2.51 million ha | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 2.52 million ha | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 2.55 million ha | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 2.56 million ha | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 2.53 million ha | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 2.54 million ha | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 2.46 million ha | -3.3% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 2.46 million ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 63,256 ha, 38.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 2.46 million ha is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 75,132 ha, 32.7× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.11 million ha | 1.90 million ha | 2.42 million ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.90 million ha | 2.35 million ha | 3.25 million ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.44 million ha | 3.16 million ha | 3.75 million ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.00 million ha | 2.35 million ha | 3.82 million ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.53 million ha | 2.40 million ha | 2.68 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.54 million ha | 2.48 million ha | 2.61 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.53 million ha | 2.46 million ha | 2.56 million ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More agriculture & rural data for Philippines
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.1665 % 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 0.0963 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.1469 % 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 0.1092 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -0.2488 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0859 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 358.34 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0874 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Philippines?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Philippines was 2.46 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 3.82 million ha in 1990.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.90 million ha in 1963.
- How does Philippines rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Philippines ranks 20th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Philippines 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.