Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Russian Federation

Russian Federation: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 2.39 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.39 million ha
Change on year
down 6.9%
World rank
22nd
of 222 countries
All-time high
2.90 million ha
in 2021
All-time low
463,000 ha
in 1996
Years of data
33
1992–2024

Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Russian Federation, 1992–2024

500.0k1.0M1.5M2.0M2.5M3.0M1992200820241992: 795.5k ha1993: 786.9k ha1994: 524.1k ha1995: 629.6k ha1996: 463.0k ha1997: 845.5k ha1998: 501.5k ha1999: 542.4k ha2000: 720.9k ha2001: 467.3k ha2002: 546.8k ha2003: 659.1k ha2004: 870.4k ha2005: 794.8k ha2006: 971.0k ha2007: 1.3M ha2008: 1.7M ha2009: 1.1M ha2010: 1.0M ha2011: 1.6M ha2012: 1.9M ha2013: 2.3M ha2014: 2.6M ha2015: 2.7M ha2016: 2.8M ha2017: 2.7M ha2018: 2.4M ha2019: 2.5M ha2020: 2.7M ha2021: 2.9M ha2022: 2.6M ha2023: 2.6M ha2024: 2.4M ha

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.

Analysis

The most recent figure for maize (corn) — area harvested in Russian Federation is 2.39 million ha, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 6.9% on the previous year and down 8.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Russian Federation peaked at 2.90 million ha in 2021 and was at its lowest, 463,000 ha, in 1996.

Russian Federation ranks 22nd of 222 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Russian Federation, year by year

Annual values for Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Russian Federation, 1992 to 2024.
Year ha Change
1992 795,450 ha —
1993 786,880 ha -1.1%
1994 524,100 ha -33.4%
1995 629,600 ha +20.1%
1996 463,000 ha -26.5%
1997 845,500 ha +82.6%
1998 501,500 ha -40.7%
1999 542,400 ha +8.2%
2000 720,900 ha +32.9%
2001 467,300 ha -35.2%
2002 546,800 ha +17.0%
2003 659,100 ha +20.5%
2004 870,400 ha +32.1%
2005 794,848 ha -8.7%
2006 971,000 ha +22.2%
2007 1.30 million ha +33.5%
2008 1.73 million ha +33.6%
2009 1.12 million ha -35.2%
2010 1.03 million ha -8.6%
2011 1.60 million ha +56.3%
2012 1.94 million ha +20.9%
2013 2.32 million ha +19.8%
2014 2.60 million ha +12.0%
2015 2.67 million ha +2.7%
2016 2.78 million ha +4.0%
2017 2.70 million ha -2.7%
2018 2.38 million ha -12.1%
2019 2.51 million ha +5.5%
2020 2.73 million ha +9.0%
2021 2.90 million ha +6.2%
2022 2.64 million ha -8.9%
2023 2.57 million ha -2.9%
2024 2.39 million ha -6.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 636,054 ha 463,000 ha 845,500 ha 8
2000s 918,049 ha 467,300 ha 1.73 million ha 10
2010s 2.25 million ha 1.03 million ha 2.78 million ha 10
2020s 2.65 million ha 2.39 million ha 2.90 million ha 5

Countries ranked near Russian Federation

  1. 19 Indonesia 2.55 million ha compare
  2. 20 Philippines 2.46 million ha compare
  3. 21 Kenya 2.41 million ha compare
  4. 22 Russia 2.39 million ha compare
  5. 24 Uganda 2.30 million ha compare
  6. 25 Yugoslav SFR 2.17 million ha

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Frequently asked questions

What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Russian Federation?
Maize (corn) — area harvested in Russian Federation was 2.39 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Russian Federation?
The highest recorded value was 2.90 million ha in 2021.
What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Russian Federation?
The lowest recorded value was 463,000 ha in 1996.
How does Russian Federation rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
Russian Federation ranks 22nd out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Russian Federation?
Over the last ten years it is down 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Russian Federation 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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Indicator
Maize (corn) — Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
252 places, 13,649 data points, 1961–2024
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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.