Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Syria
Syria: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 56,314 ha in 2024. ▼ Falling
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Syria, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in Syria stood at 56,314 ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 28.3% on the previous year and up 128.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Syria peaked at 91,835 ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 17,670 ha, in 2016.
That places Syria 122nd out of 222 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 64 years of available data.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Syria, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 55,316 ha | — |
| 1962 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 55,316 ha | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 56,516 ha | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 50,900 ha | -9.9% |
| 2006 | 45,220 ha | -11.2% |
| 2007 | 50,360 ha | +11.4% |
| 2008 | 70,900 ha | +40.8% |
| 2009 | 41,848 ha | -41.0% |
| 2010 | 37,918 ha | -9.4% |
| 2011 | 59,109 ha | +55.9% |
| 2012 | 60,234 ha | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 29,927 ha | -50.3% |
| 2014 | 24,620 ha | -17.7% |
| 2015 | 33,584 ha | +36.4% |
| 2016 | 17,670 ha | -47.4% |
| 2017 | 27,304 ha | +54.5% |
| 2018 | 27,147 ha | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 56,231 ha | +107.1% |
| 2020 | 50,393 ha | -10.4% |
| 2021 | 57,285 ha | +13.7% |
| 2022 | 91,835 ha | +60.3% |
| 2023 | 78,505 ha | -14.5% |
| 2024 | 56,314 ha | -28.3% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 56,314 ha is below the median for low income countries, which is 153,650 ha, 37% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Syria's 56,314 ha is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,000 ha, 28.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 55,316 ha | 55,316 ha | 55,316 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 55,316 ha | 55,316 ha | 55,316 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 55,316 ha | 55,316 ha | 55,316 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 55,316 ha | 55,316 ha | 55,316 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 53,701 ha | 41,848 ha | 70,900 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 37,374 ha | 17,670 ha | 60,234 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 66,866 ha | 50,393 ha | 91,835 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More agriculture & rural data for Syria
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2063 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.5652 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0006 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5246 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 76.61 % change on previous year (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4285 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 452.85 current US$ per person (2022)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.81 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Syria?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Syria was 56,314 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 91,835 ha in 2022.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,670 ha in 2016.
- How does Syria rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Syria ranks 122nd out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 128.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Syria 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.