Maize (corn) — Area harvested in South-eastern Asia
South-eastern Asia: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 7.73 million ha in 2024. ▲ Rising
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in South-eastern Asia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in South-eastern Asia stood at 7.73 million ha.
The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and down 19.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in South-eastern Asia peaked at 10.42 million ha in 2017 and was at its lowest, 5.23 million ha, in 1961.
That places South-eastern Asia 21st out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in South-eastern Asia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5.23 million ha | — |
| 1962 | 5.97 million ha | +14.3% |
| 1963 | 5.37 million ha | -10.1% |
| 1964 | 6.61 million ha | +23.1% |
| 1965 | 5.71 million ha | -13.7% |
| 1966 | 7.01 million ha | +22.8% |
| 1967 | 5.87 million ha | -16.2% |
| 1968 | 6.55 million ha | +11.6% |
| 1969 | 5.98 million ha | -8.7% |
| 1970 | 6.54 million ha | +9.3% |
| 1971 | 6.47 million ha | -1.1% |
| 1972 | 5.84 million ha | -9.7% |
| 1973 | 7.63 million ha | +30.5% |
| 1974 | 7.18 million ha | -5.9% |
| 1975 | 7.29 million ha | +1.6% |
| 1976 | 6.99 million ha | -4.1% |
| 1977 | 7.31 million ha | +4.5% |
| 1978 | 8.21 million ha | +12.3% |
| 1979 | 7.85 million ha | -4.4% |
| 1980 | 8.04 million ha | +2.4% |
| 1981 | 8.47 million ha | +5.4% |
| 1982 | 7.19 million ha | -15.1% |
| 1983 | 8.54 million ha | +18.8% |
| 1984 | 8.76 million ha | +2.6% |
| 1985 | 8.58 million ha | -2.1% |
| 1986 | 9.22 million ha | +7.5% |
| 1987 | 8.34 million ha | -9.6% |
| 1988 | 9.72 million ha | +16.6% |
| 1989 | 9.12 million ha | -6.2% |
| 1990 | 9.25 million ha | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 8.62 million ha | -6.8% |
| 1992 | 8.95 million ha | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 8.06 million ha | -9.9% |
| 1994 | 8.29 million ha | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 8.46 million ha | +1.9% |
| 1996 | 8.72 million ha | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 8.24 million ha | -5.5% |
| 1998 | 8.52 million ha | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 8.36 million ha | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 8.33 million ha | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 8.13 million ha | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 7.92 million ha | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 8.25 million ha | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 8.49 million ha | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 8.73 million ha | +2.8% |
| 2006 | 8.56 million ha | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 9.07 million ha | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 9.97 million ha | +9.9% |
| 2009 | 9.90 million ha | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 9.81 million ha | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 9.50 million ha | -3.1% |
| 2012 | 9.73 million ha | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 9.62 million ha | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 9.63 million ha | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 9.53 million ha | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 9.98 million ha | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 10.42 million ha | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 9.13 million ha | -12.4% |
| 2019 | 8.63 million ha | -5.5% |
| 2020 | 7.82 million ha | -9.4% |
| 2021 | 7.76 million ha | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 8.12 million ha | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 7.85 million ha | -3.4% |
| 2024 | 7.73 million ha | -1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.03 million ha | 5.23 million ha | 7.01 million ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 7.13 million ha | 5.84 million ha | 8.21 million ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.60 million ha | 7.19 million ha | 9.72 million ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.55 million ha | 8.06 million ha | 9.25 million ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.74 million ha | 7.92 million ha | 9.97 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.60 million ha | 8.63 million ha | 10.42 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.86 million ha | 7.73 million ha | 8.12 million ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near South-eastern Asia
- 18 South Africa 2.64 million ha compare
- 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
- 22 Russia 2.39 million ha compare
- 24 Uganda 2.30 million ha compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in South-eastern Asia?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in South-eastern Asia was 7.73 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in South-eastern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 10.42 million ha in 2017.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in South-eastern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.23 million ha in 1961.
- How does South-eastern Asia rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- South-eastern Asia ranks 21st out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in South-eastern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South-eastern Asia 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.