Maize (corn) — Yield in Western Asia
Western Asia: Maize (corn) — Yield was 8,806 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Yield in Western Asia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — yield in Western Asia stood at 8,806 kg/ha. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 22.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — yield in Western Asia peaked at 8,806 kg/ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,140 kg/ha, in 1962.
That places Western Asia 4th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Yield in Western Asia, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,364 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 1,140 kg/ha | -16.5% |
| 1963 | 1,387 kg/ha | +21.7% |
| 1964 | 1,379 kg/ha | -0.6% |
| 1965 | 1,358 kg/ha | -1.5% |
| 1966 | 1,423 kg/ha | +4.8% |
| 1967 | 1,453 kg/ha | +2.1% |
| 1968 | 1,420 kg/ha | -2.3% |
| 1969 | 1,412 kg/ha | -0.5% |
| 1970 | 1,490 kg/ha | +5.6% |
| 1971 | 1,662 kg/ha | +11.5% |
| 1972 | 1,586 kg/ha | -4.5% |
| 1973 | 1,668 kg/ha | +5.2% |
| 1974 | 1,808 kg/ha | +8.4% |
| 1975 | 1,895 kg/ha | +4.8% |
| 1976 | 2,057 kg/ha | +8.6% |
| 1977 | 2,080 kg/ha | +1.1% |
| 1978 | 2,117 kg/ha | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 2,139 kg/ha | +1.0% |
| 1980 | 2,019 kg/ha | -5.6% |
| 1981 | 1,945 kg/ha | -3.6% |
| 1982 | 2,215 kg/ha | +13.8% |
| 1983 | 2,415 kg/ha | +9.0% |
| 1984 | 2,493 kg/ha | +3.2% |
| 1985 | 3,126 kg/ha | +25.4% |
| 1986 | 3,721 kg/ha | +19.0% |
| 1987 | 3,777 kg/ha | +1.5% |
| 1988 | 3,530 kg/ha | -6.5% |
| 1989 | 3,566 kg/ha | +1.0% |
| 1990 | 3,742 kg/ha | +4.9% |
| 1991 | 3,862 kg/ha | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 3,603 kg/ha | -6.7% |
| 1993 | 3,694 kg/ha | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 3,390 kg/ha | -8.2% |
| 1995 | 3,302 kg/ha | -2.6% |
| 1996 | 3,501 kg/ha | +6.0% |
| 1997 | 3,562 kg/ha | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 3,604 kg/ha | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 3,622 kg/ha | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 3,322 kg/ha | -8.3% |
| 2001 | 3,329 kg/ha | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 3,532 kg/ha | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 4,133 kg/ha | +17.0% |
| 2004 | 4,110 kg/ha | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 4,974 kg/ha | +21.0% |
| 2006 | 5,233 kg/ha | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 5,088 kg/ha | -2.8% |
| 2008 | 5,458 kg/ha | +7.3% |
| 2009 | 5,580 kg/ha | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 5,563 kg/ha | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 5,610 kg/ha | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 5,818 kg/ha | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 6,757 kg/ha | +16.1% |
| 2014 | 7,206 kg/ha | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 7,474 kg/ha | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 7,852 kg/ha | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 7,681 kg/ha | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 8,141 kg/ha | +6.0% |
| 2019 | 7,778 kg/ha | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 7,952 kg/ha | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 7,758 kg/ha | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 8,183 kg/ha | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 8,534 kg/ha | +4.3% |
| 2024 | 8,806 kg/ha | +3.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,371 kg/ha | 1,140 kg/ha | 1,453 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,850 kg/ha | 1,490 kg/ha | 2,139 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,881 kg/ha | 1,945 kg/ha | 3,777 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,588 kg/ha | 3,302 kg/ha | 3,862 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,476 kg/ha | 3,322 kg/ha | 5,580 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,988 kg/ha | 5,563 kg/ha | 8,141 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,247 kg/ha | 7,758 kg/ha | 8,806 kg/ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Asia
- 1 United Arab Emirates 22,474 kg/ha compare
- 2 Qatar 19,241 kg/ha compare
- 3 Kuwait 16,873 kg/ha compare
- 4 Tajikistan 15,840 kg/ha compare
- 4 Tajikistan 15,840 kg/ha compare
- 6 Israel 15,692 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
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — yield in Western Asia?
- Maize (corn) — yield in Western Asia was 8,806 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — yield recorded in Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 8,806 kg/ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — yield recorded in Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,140 kg/ha in 1962.
- How does Western Asia rank for maize (corn) — yield?
- Western Asia ranks 4th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — yield rising or falling in Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Asia 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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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.