Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Uruguay
Uruguay: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 123,785 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Uruguay, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize (corn) — area harvested in Uruguay is 123,785 ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 34.1% on the previous year and down 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Uruguay peaked at 284,480 ha in 1961 and was at its lowest, 38,927 ha, in 2003.
Uruguay ranks 97th of 222 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 284,480 ha | — |
| 1962 | 267,270 ha | -6.0% |
| 1963 | 236,200 ha | -11.6% |
| 1964 | 167,200 ha | -29.2% |
| 1965 | 191,500 ha | +14.5% |
| 1966 | 230,513 ha | +20.4% |
| 1967 | 226,083 ha | -1.9% |
| 1968 | 161,600 ha | -28.5% |
| 1969 | 174,790 ha | +8.2% |
| 1970 | 227,048 ha | +29.9% |
| 1971 | 180,200 ha | -20.6% |
| 1972 | 181,000 ha | +0.4% |
| 1973 | 225,800 ha | +24.8% |
| 1974 | 192,627 ha | -14.7% |
| 1975 | 152,892 ha | -20.6% |
| 1976 | 172,380 ha | +12.7% |
| 1977 | 138,033 ha | -19.9% |
| 1978 | 163,196 ha | +18.2% |
| 1979 | 93,602 ha | -42.6% |
| 1980 | 131,923 ha | +40.9% |
| 1981 | 146,202 ha | +10.8% |
| 1982 | 94,948 ha | -35.1% |
| 1983 | 93,094 ha | -2.0% |
| 1984 | 83,191 ha | -10.6% |
| 1985 | 89,491 ha | +7.6% |
| 1986 | 76,262 ha | -14.8% |
| 1987 | 87,510 ha | +14.7% |
| 1988 | 74,328 ha | -15.1% |
| 1989 | 48,994 ha | -34.1% |
| 1990 | 60,677 ha | +23.8% |
| 1991 | 75,000 ha | +23.6% |
| 1992 | 80,000 ha | +6.7% |
| 1993 | 70,500 ha | -11.9% |
| 1994 | 55,100 ha | -21.8% |
| 1995 | 47,700 ha | -13.4% |
| 1996 | 59,000 ha | +23.7% |
| 1997 | 61,300 ha | +3.9% |
| 1998 | 60,300 ha | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 59,300 ha | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 42,300 ha | -28.7% |
| 2001 | 57,200 ha | +35.2% |
| 2002 | 48,700 ha | -14.9% |
| 2003 | 38,927 ha | -20.1% |
| 2004 | 44,923 ha | +15.4% |
| 2005 | 60,600 ha | +34.9% |
| 2006 | 49,000 ha | -19.1% |
| 2007 | 58,700 ha | +19.8% |
| 2008 | 80,600 ha | +37.3% |
| 2009 | 87,500 ha | +8.6% |
| 2010 | 96,000 ha | +9.7% |
| 2011 | 80,900 ha | -15.7% |
| 2012 | 123,900 ha | +53.2% |
| 2013 | 123,000 ha | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 131,100 ha | +6.6% |
| 2015 | 83,000 ha | -36.7% |
| 2016 | 83,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 66,000 ha | -20.5% |
| 2018 | 71,200 ha | +7.9% |
| 2019 | 107,000 ha | +50.3% |
| 2020 | 116,700 ha | +9.1% |
| 2021 | 142,000 ha | +21.7% |
| 2022 | 152,400 ha | +7.3% |
| 2023 | 187,900 ha | +23.3% |
| 2024 | 123,785 ha | -34.1% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 123,785 ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 15,708 ha, 7.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 123,785 ha is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 47,716 ha, 2.6× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 215,515 ha | 161,600 ha | 284,480 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 172,678 ha | 93,602 ha | 227,048 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 92,594 ha | 48,994 ha | 146,202 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 62,888 ha | 47,700 ha | 80,000 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 56,845 ha | 38,927 ha | 87,500 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 96,510 ha | 66,000 ha | 131,100 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 144,557 ha | 116,700 ha | 187,900 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
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More agriculture & rural data for Uruguay
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- 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 0.6075 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0924 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 4.15 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 3.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0638 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,609 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.32 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Uruguay?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Uruguay was 123,785 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 284,480 ha in 1961.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 38,927 ha in 2003.
- How does Uruguay rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Uruguay ranks 97th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.