Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Switzerland
Switzerland: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 15,708 ha in 2024. ▲ Rising
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Switzerland, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in Switzerland stood at 15,708 ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and down 0.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Switzerland peaked at 28,510 ha in 1994 and was at its lowest, 1,776 ha, in 1961.
Switzerland ranks 155th of 222 countries on this measure, 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 Switzerland, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,776 ha | — |
| 1962 | 2,829 ha | +59.3% |
| 1963 | 2,614 ha | -7.6% |
| 1964 | 3,882 ha | +48.5% |
| 1965 | 4,356 ha | +12.2% |
| 1966 | 3,929 ha | -9.8% |
| 1967 | 3,779 ha | -3.8% |
| 1968 | 4,414 ha | +16.8% |
| 1969 | 6,916 ha | +56.7% |
| 1970 | 9,290 ha | +34.3% |
| 1971 | 13,660 ha | +47.0% |
| 1972 | 19,850 ha | +45.3% |
| 1973 | 19,580 ha | -1.4% |
| 1974 | 22,060 ha | +12.7% |
| 1975 | 21,546 ha | -2.3% |
| 1976 | 18,560 ha | -13.9% |
| 1977 | 17,100 ha | -7.9% |
| 1978 | 15,550 ha | -9.1% |
| 1979 | 17,820 ha | +14.6% |
| 1980 | 14,108 ha | -20.8% |
| 1981 | 18,460 ha | +30.8% |
| 1982 | 20,240 ha | +9.6% |
| 1983 | 18,980 ha | -6.2% |
| 1984 | 17,930 ha | -5.5% |
| 1985 | 21,623 ha | +20.6% |
| 1986 | 22,420 ha | +3.7% |
| 1987 | 19,770 ha | -11.8% |
| 1988 | 25,890 ha | +31.0% |
| 1989 | 28,460 ha | +9.9% |
| 1990 | 27,367 ha | -3.8% |
| 1991 | 27,390 ha | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 22,460 ha | -18.0% |
| 1993 | 20,990 ha | -6.5% |
| 1994 | 28,510 ha | +35.8% |
| 1995 | 26,088 ha | -8.5% |
| 1996 | 22,916 ha | -12.2% |
| 1997 | 20,244 ha | -11.7% |
| 1998 | 21,046 ha | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 21,647 ha | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 22,006 ha | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 24,329 ha | +10.6% |
| 2002 | 20,506 ha | -15.7% |
| 2003 | 21,098 ha | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 18,816 ha | -10.8% |
| 2005 | 20,612 ha | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 18,038 ha | -12.5% |
| 2007 | 17,464 ha | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 17,593 ha | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 16,713 ha | -5.0% |
| 2010 | 16,898 ha | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 15,553 ha | -8.0% |
| 2012 | 16,162 ha | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 15,173 ha | -6.1% |
| 2014 | 15,713 ha | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 12,564 ha | -20.0% |
| 2016 | 14,166 ha | +12.8% |
| 2017 | 15,192 ha | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 13,794 ha | -9.2% |
| 2019 | 16,015 ha | +16.1% |
| 2020 | 19,972 ha | +24.7% |
| 2021 | 12,500 ha | -37.4% |
| 2022 | 12,666 ha | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 15,674 ha | +23.7% |
| 2024 | 15,708 ha | +0.2% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 15,708 ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 15,708 ha, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 15,708 ha is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 87,480 ha, 18% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,833 ha | 1,776 ha | 6,916 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 17,502 ha | 9,290 ha | 22,060 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 20,788 ha | 14,108 ha | 28,460 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 23,866 ha | 20,244 ha | 28,510 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 19,718 ha | 16,713 ha | 24,329 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,123 ha | 12,564 ha | 16,898 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,304 ha | 12,500 ha | 19,972 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 152 Eritrea 20,000 ha compare
- 152 Eritrea 20,000 ha compare
- 154 Sierra Leone 16,108 ha compare
- 156 Republic of Korea 15,578 ha compare
- 157 Guinea-Bissau 15,000 ha compare
- 158 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 14,520 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Switzerland
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1556 % 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 0.0462 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.206 % 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 0.1636 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0064 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 739.83 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.8806 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Switzerland?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Switzerland was 15,708 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 28,510 ha in 1994.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,776 ha in 1961.
- How does Switzerland rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Switzerland ranks 155th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.