Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Russia
Russia: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 2.39 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Russia, 1992–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize (corn) — area harvested in Russia is 2.39 million ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 6.9% on the previous year and down 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Russia peaked at 2.90 million ha in 2021 and was at its lowest, 463,000 ha, in 1996.
That places Russia 22nd out of 222 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Russia, year by year
| 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% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 2.39 million ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 15,708 ha, 152.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Russia's 2.39 million ha is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 87,480 ha, 27.3× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 Russia
- 19 Indonesia 2.55 million ha compare
- 20 Philippines 2.46 million ha compare
- 21 Kenya 2.41 million ha compare
- 22 Russian Federation 2.39 million ha compare
- 24 Uganda 2.30 million ha compare
- 25 Yugoslav SFR 2.17 million ha
More agriculture & rural data for Russia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.8601 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.5 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 23.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0306 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 545.65 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6656 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Russia?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Russia 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.90 million ha in 2021.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 463,000 ha in 1996.
- How does Russia rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Russia ranks 22nd out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia 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.