Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Yemen
Yemen: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 37,006 ha in 2024. ▲ Rising
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Yemen, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in Yemen stood at 37,006 ha.
The figure is up 50.5% on the previous year and down 20.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Yemen peaked at 53,202 ha in 2010 and was at its lowest, 5,000 ha, in 1961.
That places Yemen 128th 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 Yemen, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 5,200 ha | +4.0% |
| 1963 | 5,300 ha | +1.9% |
| 1964 | 5,400 ha | +1.9% |
| 1965 | 5,500 ha | +1.9% |
| 1966 | 5,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 5,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 5,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 5,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 6,000 ha | +9.1% |
| 1971 | 11,000 ha | +83.3% |
| 1972 | 14,047 ha | +27.7% |
| 1973 | 28,500 ha | +102.9% |
| 1974 | 29,856 ha | +4.8% |
| 1975 | 28,261 ha | -5.3% |
| 1976 | 29,500 ha | +4.4% |
| 1977 | 36,000 ha | +22.0% |
| 1978 | 37,000 ha | +2.8% |
| 1979 | 37,200 ha | +0.5% |
| 1980 | 33,000 ha | -11.3% |
| 1981 | 40,481 ha | +22.7% |
| 1982 | 42,802 ha | +5.7% |
| 1983 | 41,602 ha | -2.8% |
| 1984 | 40,284 ha | -3.2% |
| 1985 | 42,000 ha | +4.3% |
| 1986 | 44,003 ha | +4.8% |
| 1987 | 43,371 ha | -1.4% |
| 1988 | 45,162 ha | +4.1% |
| 1989 | 51,613 ha | +14.3% |
| 1990 | 51,530 ha | -0.2% |
| 1991 | 38,331 ha | -25.6% |
| 1992 | 46,944 ha | +22.5% |
| 1993 | 46,531 ha | -0.9% |
| 1994 | 43,583 ha | -6.3% |
| 1995 | 42,508 ha | -2.5% |
| 1996 | 40,521 ha | -4.7% |
| 1997 | 39,555 ha | -2.4% |
| 1998 | 42,183 ha | +6.6% |
| 1999 | 31,857 ha | -24.5% |
| 2000 | 32,226 ha | +1.2% |
| 2001 | 34,941 ha | +8.4% |
| 2002 | 32,415 ha | -7.2% |
| 2003 | 29,982 ha | -7.5% |
| 2004 | 38,468 ha | +28.3% |
| 2005 | 38,504 ha | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 43,301 ha | +12.5% |
| 2007 | 51,961 ha | +20.0% |
| 2008 | 43,467 ha | -16.3% |
| 2009 | 37,402 ha | -14.0% |
| 2010 | 53,202 ha | +42.2% |
| 2011 | 44,491 ha | -16.4% |
| 2012 | 49,707 ha | +11.7% |
| 2013 | 49,672 ha | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 46,555 ha | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 37,244 ha | -20.0% |
| 2016 | 33,658 ha | -9.6% |
| 2017 | 33,223 ha | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 32,762 ha | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 36,578 ha | +11.6% |
| 2020 | 37,794 ha | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 38,437 ha | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 39,145 ha | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 24,587 ha | -37.2% |
| 2024 | 37,006 ha | +50.5% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's 37,006 ha is below the median for low income countries, which is 153,650 ha, 24% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Yemen's 37,006 ha is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,000 ha, 18.5× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Yemen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | +102.9% | 14,047 ha | 28,500 ha |
| 1971 | +83.3% | 6,000 ha | 11,000 ha |
| 2024 | +50.5% | 24,587 ha | 37,006 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,378 ha | 5,000 ha | 5,500 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 25,736 ha | 6,000 ha | 37,200 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 42,432 ha | 33,000 ha | 51,613 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 42,354 ha | 31,857 ha | 51,530 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 38,267 ha | 29,982 ha | 51,961 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 41,709 ha | 32,762 ha | 53,202 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 35,394 ha | 24,587 ha | 39,145 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
- 125 Dominican Republic 47,716 ha compare
- 126 Slovenia 41,860 ha compare
- 127 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 40,479 ha compare
- 128 Yemen 37,006 ha compare
- 130 China, Taiwan Province of 36,649 ha compare
- 131 Niger 36,455 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Yemen
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0348 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0011 hectares per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5614 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -14.18 % change on previous year (2018)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2875 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 182.21 current US$ per person (2018)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Yemen?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Yemen was 37,006 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 53,202 ha in 2010.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,000 ha in 1961.
- How does Yemen rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Yemen ranks 128th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Yemen 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.