Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Qatar
Qatar: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 83 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Qatar, 1989–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 83 ha for maize (corn) — area harvested in 2024.
The figure is down 13.5% on the previous year and down 39.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Qatar peaked at 224 ha in 2021 and was at its lowest, 7 ha, in 1989.
That places Qatar 200th 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 Qatar, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 7 ha | — |
| 1990 | 8 ha | +14.3% |
| 1991 | 11 ha | +37.5% |
| 1992 | 24 ha | +118.2% |
| 1993 | 15 ha | -37.5% |
| 1994 | 27 ha | +80.0% |
| 1995 | 31 ha | +14.8% |
| 1996 | 65 ha | +109.7% |
| 1997 | 72 ha | +10.8% |
| 1998 | 69 ha | -4.2% |
| 1999 | 97 ha | +40.6% |
| 2000 | 143 ha | +47.4% |
| 2001 | 117 ha | -18.2% |
| 2002 | 134 ha | +14.5% |
| 2003 | 117 ha | -12.7% |
| 2004 | 92 ha | -21.4% |
| 2005 | 67 ha | -27.2% |
| 2006 | 70 ha | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 70 ha | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 70 ha | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 70 ha | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 90 ha | +28.6% |
| 2011 | 90 ha | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 94 ha | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 97 ha | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 138 ha | +42.3% |
| 2015 | 70 ha | -49.3% |
| 2016 | 46 ha | -34.3% |
| 2017 | 51 ha | +10.9% |
| 2018 | 149 ha | +192.2% |
| 2019 | 50 ha | -66.4% |
| 2020 | 76 ha | +52.0% |
| 2021 | 224 ha | +194.7% |
| 2022 | 92 ha | -58.9% |
| 2023 | 96 ha | +4.3% |
| 2024 | 83 ha | -13.5% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 83 ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 15,708 ha, 1% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 83 ha is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,000 ha, 4% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 ha | 7 ha | 7 ha | 1 |
| 1990s | 41.9 ha | 8 ha | 97 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 95 ha | 67 ha | 143 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 87.5 ha | 46 ha | 149 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 114.2 ha | 76 ha | 224 ha | 5 |
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- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Qatar?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Qatar was 83 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 224 ha in 2021.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 7 ha in 1989.
- How does Qatar rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Qatar ranks 200th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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.