Maize (corn) — Area harvested in USSR
USSR: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 2.97 million ha in 1991. ▼ Falling
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in USSR, 1961–1991
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 1991, maize (corn) — area harvested in USSR stood at 2.97 million ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.8% on the previous year and down 16.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in USSR peaked at 7.14 million ha in 1961 and was at its lowest, 2.54 million ha, in 1978.
That places USSR 14th out of 222 countries with data for 1991, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 31 years of available data.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in USSR, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7.14 million ha | — |
| 1962 | 7.00 million ha | -2.0% |
| 1963 | 7.00 million ha | -0.1% |
| 1964 | 5.11 million ha | -26.9% |
| 1965 | 3.18 million ha | -37.9% |
| 1966 | 3.23 million ha | +1.6% |
| 1967 | 3.48 million ha | +7.9% |
| 1968 | 3.35 million ha | -3.9% |
| 1969 | 4.17 million ha | +24.4% |
| 1970 | 3.35 million ha | -19.5% |
| 1971 | 3.33 million ha | -0.6% |
| 1972 | 4.01 million ha | +20.4% |
| 1973 | 3.30 million ha | -17.7% |
| 1974 | 3.96 million ha | +19.7% |
| 1975 | 2.65 million ha | -32.9% |
| 1976 | 3.30 million ha | +24.5% |
| 1977 | 3.36 million ha | +1.8% |
| 1978 | 2.54 million ha | -24.6% |
| 1979 | 2.66 million ha | +5.1% |
| 1980 | 2.97 million ha | +11.5% |
| 1981 | 3.54 million ha | +19.2% |
| 1982 | 4.16 million ha | +17.5% |
| 1983 | 3.89 million ha | -6.4% |
| 1984 | 3.92 million ha | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 4.48 million ha | +14.4% |
| 1986 | 4.22 million ha | -5.8% |
| 1987 | 4.57 million ha | +8.3% |
| 1988 | 4.43 million ha | -3.1% |
| 1989 | 4.12 million ha | -7.0% |
| 1990 | 2.84 million ha | -31.1% |
| 1991 | 2.97 million ha | +4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.85 million ha | 3.18 million ha | 7.14 million ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.25 million ha | 2.54 million ha | 4.01 million ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.03 million ha | 2.97 million ha | 4.57 million ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.90 million ha | 2.84 million ha | 2.97 million ha | 2 |
Countries ranked near USSR
- 11 Ethiopia 3.40 million ha
- 11 Ethiopia 3.40 million ha
- 13 Democratic Republic of the Congo 3.11 million ha compare
- 15 Mozambique 2.86 million ha compare
- 15 Mozambique 2.86 million ha compare
- 17 Angola 2.82 million ha compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in USSR?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in USSR was 2.97 million ha in 1991, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in USSR?
- The highest recorded value was 7.14 million ha in 1961.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in USSR?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.54 million ha in 1978.
- How does USSR rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- USSR ranks 14th out of 222 countries with data for 1991.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in USSR?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this USSR 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.