Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Senegal
Senegal: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 275,000 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Senegal, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in Senegal stood at 275,000 ha.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and up 87.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Senegal peaked at 286,977 ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 31,000 ha, in 1962.
Senegal ranks 76th of 222 countries on this measure, 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 Senegal, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 31,967 ha | — |
| 1962 | 31,000 ha | -3.0% |
| 1963 | 33,000 ha | +6.5% |
| 1964 | 47,000 ha | +42.4% |
| 1965 | 54,285 ha | +15.5% |
| 1966 | 53,764 ha | -1.0% |
| 1967 | 71,665 ha | +33.3% |
| 1968 | 36,345 ha | -49.3% |
| 1969 | 55,414 ha | +52.5% |
| 1970 | 50,642 ha | -8.6% |
| 1971 | 48,834 ha | -3.6% |
| 1972 | 32,319 ha | -33.8% |
| 1973 | 39,256 ha | +21.5% |
| 1974 | 48,624 ha | +23.9% |
| 1975 | 56,437 ha | +16.1% |
| 1976 | 48,600 ha | -13.9% |
| 1977 | 53,642 ha | +10.4% |
| 1978 | 56,307 ha | +5.0% |
| 1979 | 67,685 ha | +20.2% |
| 1980 | 78,059 ha | +15.3% |
| 1981 | 77,934 ha | -0.2% |
| 1982 | 78,149 ha | +0.3% |
| 1983 | 70,512 ha | -9.8% |
| 1984 | 82,680 ha | +17.3% |
| 1985 | 101,381 ha | +22.6% |
| 1986 | 94,699 ha | -6.6% |
| 1987 | 98,860 ha | +4.4% |
| 1988 | 110,297 ha | +11.6% |
| 1989 | 92,990 ha | -15.7% |
| 1990 | 116,686 ha | +25.5% |
| 1991 | 90,632 ha | -22.3% |
| 1992 | 105,041 ha | +15.9% |
| 1993 | 108,960 ha | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 106,814 ha | -2.0% |
| 1995 | 97,889 ha | -8.4% |
| 1996 | 84,913 ha | -13.3% |
| 1997 | 62,178 ha | -26.8% |
| 1998 | 53,714 ha | -13.6% |
| 1999 | 70,440 ha | +31.1% |
| 2000 | 70,715 ha | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 88,399 ha | +25.0% |
| 2002 | 108,114 ha | +22.3% |
| 2003 | 175,575 ha | +62.4% |
| 2004 | 147,298 ha | -16.1% |
| 2005 | 143,039 ha | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 130,461 ha | -8.8% |
| 2007 | 143,769 ha | +10.2% |
| 2008 | 216,517 ha | +50.6% |
| 2009 | 178,710 ha | -17.5% |
| 2010 | 121,235 ha | -32.2% |
| 2011 | 109,517 ha | -9.7% |
| 2012 | 147,699 ha | +34.9% |
| 2013 | 156,576 ha | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 146,361 ha | -6.5% |
| 2015 | 199,502 ha | +36.3% |
| 2016 | 219,453 ha | +10.0% |
| 2017 | 231,659 ha | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 250,891 ha | +8.3% |
| 2019 | 258,391 ha | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 286,977 ha | +11.1% |
| 2021 | 284,955 ha | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 277,243 ha | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 278,149 ha | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 275,000 ha | -1.1% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 275,000 ha is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 249,854 ha, 1.1× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 275,000 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 275,000 ha, 1.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 46,049 ha | 31,000 ha | 71,665 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 50,235 ha | 32,319 ha | 67,685 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 88,556 ha | 70,512 ha | 110,297 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 89,727 ha | 53,714 ha | 116,686 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 140,260 ha | 70,715 ha | 216,517 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 184,128 ha | 109,517 ha | 258,391 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 280,465 ha | 275,000 ha | 286,977 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More agriculture & rural data for Senegal
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.214 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.4391 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5098 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 26.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1708 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 333.94 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Senegal?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Senegal was 275,000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 286,977 ha in 2020.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 31,000 ha in 1962.
- How does Senegal rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Senegal ranks 76th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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.