Maize (corn) — Area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania
United Republic of Tanzania: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 5.74 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania stood at 5.74 million ha. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 36.7% on the previous year and up 38.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania peaked at 5.74 million ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 790,000 ha, in 1961.
United Republic of Tanzania ranks 8th of 222 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 790,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 800,000 ha | +1.3% |
| 1963 | 960,000 ha | +20.0% |
| 1964 | 930,000 ha | -3.1% |
| 1965 | 950,000 ha | +2.2% |
| 1966 | 1.10 million ha | +15.8% |
| 1967 | 1.00 million ha | -9.1% |
| 1968 | 1.01 million ha | +1.4% |
| 1969 | 1.01 million ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 1.01 million ha | +0.1% |
| 1971 | 984,900 ha | -3.0% |
| 1972 | 1.00 million ha | +1.5% |
| 1973 | 1.00 million ha | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 1.10 million ha | +10.0% |
| 1975 | 1.10 million ha | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 1.30 million ha | +18.2% |
| 1977 | 1.30 million ha | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 1.30 million ha | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 1.30 million ha | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 1.40 million ha | +7.7% |
| 1981 | 1.35 million ha | -3.6% |
| 1982 | 1.23 million ha | -8.8% |
| 1983 | 1.23 million ha | -0.2% |
| 1984 | 1.41 million ha | +14.8% |
| 1985 | 1.58 million ha | +11.6% |
| 1986 | 1.91 million ha | +20.9% |
| 1987 | 1.72 million ha | -9.5% |
| 1988 | 1.85 million ha | +7.3% |
| 1989 | 1.98 million ha | +7.0% |
| 1990 | 1.63 million ha | -17.6% |
| 1991 | 1.85 million ha | +13.3% |
| 1992 | 1.91 million ha | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 1.82 million ha | -4.4% |
| 1994 | 1.20 million ha | -34.0% |
| 1995 | 1.37 million ha | +13.7% |
| 1996 | 1.58 million ha | +15.5% |
| 1997 | 1.56 million ha | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 2.09 million ha | +33.5% |
| 1999 | 957,550 ha | -54.1% |
| 2000 | 1.02 million ha | +6.3% |
| 2001 | 845,950 ha | -16.9% |
| 2002 | 1.72 million ha | +103.1% |
| 2003 | 3.46 million ha | +101.5% |
| 2004 | 3.17 million ha | -8.4% |
| 2005 | 3.11 million ha | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 2.57 million ha | -17.3% |
| 2007 | 2.60 million ha | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 3.98 million ha | +53.1% |
| 2009 | 2.96 million ha | -25.6% |
| 2010 | 3.05 million ha | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 3.29 million ha | +7.8% |
| 2012 | 4.12 million ha | +25.3% |
| 2013 | 4.12 million ha | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 4.15 million ha | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 3.79 million ha | -8.6% |
| 2016 | 3.88 million ha | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 3.82 million ha | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 3.55 million ha | -7.1% |
| 2019 | 3.43 million ha | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 4.20 million ha | +22.5% |
| 2021 | 4.40 million ha | +4.8% |
| 2022 | 4.00 million ha | -9.1% |
| 2023 | 4.20 million ha | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 5.74 million ha | +36.7% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +103.1% | 845,950 ha | 1.72 million ha |
| 2003 | +101.5% | 1.72 million ha | 3.46 million ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 950,889 ha | 790,000 ha | 1.10 million ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.14 million ha | 984,900 ha | 1.30 million ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.57 million ha | 1.23 million ha | 1.98 million ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.60 million ha | 957,550 ha | 2.09 million ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.54 million ha | 845,950 ha | 3.98 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.72 million ha | 3.05 million ha | 4.15 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.51 million ha | 4.00 million ha | 5.74 million ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania was 5.74 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 5.74 million ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 790,000 ha in 1961.
- How does United Republic of Tanzania rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- United Republic of Tanzania ranks 8th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in United Republic of Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Republic of Tanzania 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.