Maize (corn) — Area harvested in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 900 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in United Arab Emirates, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 900 ha for maize (corn) — area harvested in 2024.
That represents a change of down 4.2% on the previous year and up 397.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in United Arab Emirates peaked at 1,391 ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 21 ha, in 2013.
United Arab Emirates ranks 184th of 222 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 176 ha | — |
| 1991 | 174 ha | -1.1% |
| 1992 | 179 ha | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 188 ha | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 205 ha | +9.0% |
| 1995 | 210 ha | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 220 ha | +4.8% |
| 1997 | 225 ha | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 193 ha | -14.2% |
| 1999 | 185 ha | -4.1% |
| 2000 | 175 ha | -5.4% |
| 2001 | 163 ha | -6.9% |
| 2002 | 139 ha | -14.7% |
| 2003 | 107 ha | -23.0% |
| 2004 | 98 ha | -8.4% |
| 2005 | 95 ha | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 96 ha | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 65 ha | -32.3% |
| 2008 | 84 ha | +29.2% |
| 2009 | 122 ha | +45.2% |
| 2010 | 282 ha | +131.1% |
| 2011 | 191 ha | -32.3% |
| 2012 | 312 ha | +63.4% |
| 2013 | 21 ha | -93.3% |
| 2014 | 181 ha | +761.9% |
| 2015 | 105 ha | -42.0% |
| 2016 | 179 ha | +70.5% |
| 2017 | 557 ha | +211.2% |
| 2018 | 392 ha | -29.6% |
| 2019 | 1,094 ha | +179.1% |
| 2020 | 1,391 ha | +27.1% |
| 2021 | 1,185 ha | -14.8% |
| 2022 | 1,052 ha | -11.2% |
| 2023 | 939 ha | -10.7% |
| 2024 | 900 ha | -4.2% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 900 ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 15,708 ha, 6% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 900 ha is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,000 ha, 45% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Area harvested in United Arab Emirates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +761.9% | 21 ha | 181 ha |
| 2017 | +211.2% | 179 ha | 557 ha |
| 2019 | +179.1% | 392 ha | 1,094 ha |
| 2010 | +131.1% | 122 ha | 282 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 195.5 ha | 174 ha | 225 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 114.4 ha | 65 ha | 175 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 331.4 ha | 21 ha | 1,094 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,093 ha | 900 ha | 1,391 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for United Arab Emirates
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 2.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0086 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.5232 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.0347 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.43 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0077 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 386.83 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.73 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in United Arab Emirates?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in United Arab Emirates was 900 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 1,391 ha in 2020.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 21 ha in 2013.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 184th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 397.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.