Maize (corn) — Yield in Israel
Israel: Maize (corn) — Yield was 15,692 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Yield in Israel, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — yield in Israel stood at 15,692 kg/ha.
That represents a change of down 9.9% on the previous year and down 54.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — yield in Israel peaked at 34,098 kg/ha in 2014 and was at its lowest, 3,361 kg/ha, in 1966.
That places Israel 6th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Yield in Israel, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,959 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 3,913 kg/ha | -1.2% |
| 1963 | 4,498 kg/ha | +15.0% |
| 1964 | 3,491 kg/ha | -22.4% |
| 1965 | 3,902 kg/ha | +11.8% |
| 1966 | 3,361 kg/ha | -13.9% |
| 1967 | 3,654 kg/ha | +8.7% |
| 1968 | 4,112 kg/ha | +12.5% |
| 1969 | 3,757 kg/ha | -8.6% |
| 1970 | 5,476 kg/ha | +45.8% |
| 1971 | 5,067 kg/ha | -7.5% |
| 1972 | 4,976 kg/ha | -1.8% |
| 1973 | 6,061 kg/ha | +21.8% |
| 1974 | 7,000 kg/ha | +15.5% |
| 1975 | 5,795 kg/ha | -17.2% |
| 1976 | 5,669 kg/ha | -2.2% |
| 1977 | 5,708 kg/ha | +0.7% |
| 1978 | 5,124 kg/ha | -10.2% |
| 1979 | 4,038 kg/ha | -21.2% |
| 1980 | 4,893 kg/ha | +21.2% |
| 1981 | 4,498 kg/ha | -8.1% |
| 1982 | 6,527 kg/ha | +45.1% |
| 1983 | 7,204 kg/ha | +10.4% |
| 1984 | 6,627 kg/ha | -8.0% |
| 1985 | 18,100 kg/ha | +173.1% |
| 1986 | 15,494 kg/ha | -14.4% |
| 1987 | 19,229 kg/ha | +24.1% |
| 1988 | 14,312 kg/ha | -25.6% |
| 1989 | 14,776 kg/ha | +3.2% |
| 1990 | 13,794 kg/ha | -6.7% |
| 1991 | 13,850 kg/ha | +0.4% |
| 1992 | 13,495 kg/ha | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 12,764 kg/ha | -5.4% |
| 1994 | 10,361 kg/ha | -18.8% |
| 1995 | 9,170 kg/ha | -11.5% |
| 1996 | 11,614 kg/ha | +26.7% |
| 1997 | 13,732 kg/ha | +18.2% |
| 1998 | 14,707 kg/ha | +7.1% |
| 1999 | 14,076 kg/ha | -4.3% |
| 2000 | 12,669 kg/ha | -10.0% |
| 2001 | 12,150 kg/ha | -4.1% |
| 2002 | 12,430 kg/ha | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 12,581 kg/ha | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 15,371 kg/ha | +22.2% |
| 2005 | 12,888 kg/ha | -16.2% |
| 2006 | 17,604 kg/ha | +36.6% |
| 2007 | 18,596 kg/ha | +5.6% |
| 2008 | 18,524 kg/ha | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 25,185 kg/ha | +36.0% |
| 2010 | 29,236 kg/ha | +16.1% |
| 2011 | 33,816 kg/ha | +15.7% |
| 2012 | 25,556 kg/ha | -24.4% |
| 2013 | 22,556 kg/ha | -11.7% |
| 2014 | 34,098 kg/ha | +51.2% |
| 2015 | 20,695 kg/ha | -39.3% |
| 2016 | 22,998 kg/ha | +11.1% |
| 2017 | 25,760 kg/ha | +12.0% |
| 2018 | 22,637 kg/ha | -12.1% |
| 2019 | 23,224 kg/ha | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 19,497 kg/ha | -16.1% |
| 2021 | 18,659 kg/ha | -4.3% |
| 2022 | 15,534 kg/ha | -16.7% |
| 2023 | 17,409 kg/ha | +12.1% |
| 2024 | 15,692 kg/ha | -9.9% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 15,692 kg/ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 7,567 kg/ha, 2.1× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Israel's 15,692 kg/ha is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5,842 kg/ha, 2.7× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Yield in Israel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +173.1% | 6,627 kg/ha | 18,100 kg/ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,850 kg/ha | 3,361 kg/ha | 4,498 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,491 kg/ha | 4,038 kg/ha | 7,000 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 11,166 kg/ha | 4,498 kg/ha | 19,229 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,756 kg/ha | 9,170 kg/ha | 14,707 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,800 kg/ha | 12,150 kg/ha | 25,185 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 26,058 kg/ha | 20,695 kg/ha | 34,098 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 17,358 kg/ha | 15,534 kg/ha | 19,497 kg/ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Israel
- 3 Kuwait 16,873 kg/ha compare
- 4 Tajikistan 15,840 kg/ha compare
- 4 Tajikistan 15,840 kg/ha compare
- 7 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 13,344 kg/ha compare
- 7 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 13,344 kg/ha compare
- 9 New Caledonia 12,449 kg/ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Israel
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.3447 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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 0.0465 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0045 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.0633 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -2.5 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0129 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 696.75 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.7021 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — yield in Israel?
- Maize (corn) — yield in Israel was 15,692 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — yield recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 34,098 kg/ha in 2014.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — yield recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,361 kg/ha in 1966.
- How does Israel rank for maize (corn) — yield?
- Israel ranks 6th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — yield rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Maize (corn) — Yield. 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.