Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 9,453 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Saudi Arabia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in Saudi Arabia stood at 9,453 ha.
The figure is up 13.5% on the previous year and down 24.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Saudi Arabia peaked at 29,498 ha in 2009 and was at its lowest, 392 ha, in 1984.
That places Saudi Arabia 164th out of 222 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 4,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 4,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 4,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 4,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 4,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 4,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 5,000 ha | +25.0% |
| 1969 | 6,000 ha | +20.0% |
| 1970 | 8,000 ha | +33.3% |
| 1971 | 9,840 ha | +23.0% |
| 1972 | 3,562 ha | -63.8% |
| 1973 | 1,325 ha | -62.8% |
| 1974 | 5,733 ha | +332.7% |
| 1975 | 2,486 ha | -56.6% |
| 1976 | 9,666 ha | +288.8% |
| 1977 | 6,225 ha | -35.6% |
| 1978 | 812 ha | -87.0% |
| 1979 | 4,986 ha | +514.0% |
| 1980 | 1,917 ha | -61.6% |
| 1981 | 7,779 ha | +305.8% |
| 1982 | 1,222 ha | -84.3% |
| 1983 | 826 ha | -32.4% |
| 1984 | 392 ha | -52.5% |
| 1985 | 1,145 ha | +192.1% |
| 1986 | 1,675 ha | +46.3% |
| 1987 | 1,852 ha | +10.6% |
| 1988 | 2,049 ha | +10.6% |
| 1989 | 2,473 ha | +20.7% |
| 1990 | 2,366 ha | -4.3% |
| 1991 | 2,273 ha | -3.9% |
| 1992 | 2,429 ha | +6.9% |
| 1993 | 2,545 ha | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 2,953 ha | +16.0% |
| 1995 | 3,304 ha | +11.9% |
| 1996 | 3,358 ha | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 3,333 ha | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 3,200 ha | -4.0% |
| 1999 | 2,200 ha | -31.2% |
| 2000 | 6,464 ha | +193.8% |
| 2001 | 4,905 ha | -24.1% |
| 2002 | 8,085 ha | +64.8% |
| 2003 | 9,428 ha | +16.6% |
| 2004 | 13,901 ha | +47.4% |
| 2005 | 24,298 ha | +74.8% |
| 2006 | 21,629 ha | -11.0% |
| 2007 | 24,000 ha | +11.0% |
| 2008 | 28,966 ha | +20.7% |
| 2009 | 29,498 ha | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 14,951 ha | -49.3% |
| 2011 | 15,302 ha | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 15,528 ha | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 15,626 ha | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 12,474 ha | -20.2% |
| 2015 | 12,500 ha | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 12,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 12,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 2,471 ha | -80.2% |
| 2019 | 8,141 ha | +229.5% |
| 2020 | 13,242 ha | +62.7% |
| 2021 | 13,000 ha | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 12,717 ha | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 8,327 ha | -34.5% |
| 2024 | 9,453 ha | +13.5% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 9,453 ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 15,708 ha, 60% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 9,453 ha is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,000 ha, 4.7× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Saudi Arabia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | +514.0% | 812 ha | 4,986 ha |
| 1974 | +332.7% | 1,325 ha | 5,733 ha |
| 1981 | +305.8% | 1,917 ha | 7,779 ha |
| 1976 | +288.8% | 2,486 ha | 9,666 ha |
| 2019 | +229.5% | 2,471 ha | 8,141 ha |
| 2000 | +193.8% | 2,200 ha | 6,464 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,333 ha | 4,000 ha | 6,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,264 ha | 812 ha | 9,840 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,133 ha | 392 ha | 7,779 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,796 ha | 2,200 ha | 3,358 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,117 ha | 4,905 ha | 29,498 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,199 ha | 2,471 ha | 15,626 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,348 ha | 8,327 ha | 13,242 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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- 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 3.72 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0259 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Saudi Arabia?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Saudi Arabia was 9,453 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 29,498 ha in 2009.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 392 ha in 1984.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 164th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.