Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Sweden
Sweden: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 2,290 ha in 2024. ▲ Rising
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Sweden, 2018–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in Sweden stood at 2,290 ha. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is up 16.2% on the previous year and up 106.3% over ten years.
Sweden ranks 172nd of 222 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Sweden, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1,110 ha | — |
| 2019 | 1,620 ha | +45.9% |
| 2020 | 1,850 ha | +14.2% |
| 2021 | 1,740 ha | -5.9% |
| 2022 | 1,770 ha | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 1,970 ha | +11.3% |
| 2024 | 2,290 ha | +16.2% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 2,290 ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 15,708 ha, 15% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 2,290 ha is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 87,480 ha, 3% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,365 ha | 1,110 ha | 1,620 ha | 2 |
| 2020s | 1,924 ha | 1,740 ha | 2,290 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More agriculture & rural data for Sweden
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1326 % 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 0.2381 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0424 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.2827 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 15.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.015 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 949.09 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.74 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Sweden?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Sweden was 2,290 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 2,290 ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,110 ha in 2018.
- How does Sweden rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Sweden ranks 172nd out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 106.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sweden 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.