Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 33,919 ha in 2024. ▲ Rising
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Timor-Leste, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in Timor-Leste stood at 33,919 ha.
The figure is down 17.2% on the previous year and down 8.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Timor-Leste peaked at 79,433 ha in 2008 and was at its lowest, 8,500 ha, in 1972.
That places Timor-Leste 132nd out of 222 countries 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 Timor-Leste, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 16,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 20,000 ha | +25.0% |
| 1963 | 18,000 ha | -10.0% |
| 1964 | 15,000 ha | -16.7% |
| 1965 | 15,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 15,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 16,000 ha | +6.7% |
| 1968 | 12,500 ha | -21.9% |
| 1969 | 14,000 ha | +12.0% |
| 1970 | 16,100 ha | +15.0% |
| 1971 | 10,800 ha | -32.9% |
| 1972 | 8,500 ha | -21.3% |
| 1973 | 10,900 ha | +28.2% |
| 1974 | 14,000 ha | +28.4% |
| 1975 | 18,000 ha | +28.6% |
| 1976 | 23,000 ha | +27.8% |
| 1977 | 28,000 ha | +21.7% |
| 1978 | 36,000 ha | +28.6% |
| 1979 | 43,000 ha | +19.4% |
| 1980 | 48,000 ha | +11.6% |
| 1981 | 43,000 ha | -10.4% |
| 1982 | 46,000 ha | +7.0% |
| 1983 | 47,000 ha | +2.2% |
| 1984 | 46,000 ha | -2.1% |
| 1985 | 49,673 ha | +8.0% |
| 1986 | 50,572 ha | +1.8% |
| 1987 | 50,000 ha | -1.1% |
| 1988 | 46,401 ha | -7.2% |
| 1989 | 46,401 ha | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 64,853 ha | +39.8% |
| 1991 | 65,422 ha | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 58,370 ha | -10.8% |
| 1993 | 58,068 ha | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 62,020 ha | +6.8% |
| 1995 | 56,138 ha | -9.5% |
| 1996 | 58,114 ha | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 62,777 ha | +8.0% |
| 1998 | 31,894 ha | -49.2% |
| 1999 | 54,188 ha | +69.9% |
| 2000 | 55,000 ha | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 56,764 ha | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 53,396 ha | -5.9% |
| 2003 | 50,400 ha | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 52,000 ha | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 58,000 ha | +11.5% |
| 2006 | 71,000 ha | +22.4% |
| 2007 | 63,400 ha | -10.7% |
| 2008 | 79,433 ha | +25.3% |
| 2009 | 71,340 ha | -10.2% |
| 2010 | 70,255 ha | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 21,699 ha | -69.1% |
| 2012 | 45,202 ha | +108.3% |
| 2013 | 42,820 ha | -5.3% |
| 2014 | 36,961 ha | -13.7% |
| 2015 | 59,390 ha | +60.7% |
| 2016 | 41,719 ha | -29.8% |
| 2017 | 34,574 ha | -17.1% |
| 2018 | 40,202 ha | +16.3% |
| 2019 | 30,136 ha | -25.0% |
| 2020 | 29,081 ha | -3.5% |
| 2021 | 57,666 ha | +98.3% |
| 2022 | 51,296 ha | -11.0% |
| 2023 | 40,954 ha | -20.2% |
| 2024 | 33,919 ha | -17.2% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Timor-Leste changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +108.3% | 21,699 ha | 45,202 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15,722 ha | 12,500 ha | 20,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 20,830 ha | 8,500 ha | 43,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 47,305 ha | 43,000 ha | 50,572 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 57,184 ha | 31,894 ha | 65,422 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 61,073 ha | 50,400 ha | 79,433 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 42,296 ha | 21,699 ha | 70,255 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 42,583 ha | 29,081 ha | 57,666 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Timor-Leste
- 130 China, Taiwan Province of 36,649 ha compare
- 131 Niger 36,455 ha compare
- 133 Belgium-Luxembourg 33,488 ha compare
- 134 Namibia 32,215 ha compare
- 135 Sudan (former) 31,080 ha compare
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- Livestock — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) -1.75 % change on previous year (2024)
- Non Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) 0 % change on previous year (2024)
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- Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) -7 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Timor-Leste?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Timor-Leste was 33,919 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Timor-Leste?
- The highest recorded value was 79,433 ha in 2008.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Timor-Leste?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,500 ha in 1972.
- How does Timor-Leste rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Timor-Leste ranks 132nd out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Timor-Leste?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Timor-Leste 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.