Maize area harvested

130 (thousand ha) in 2020

In 2020, maize area harvested for Afghanistan was 130 thousand ha. Maize area harvested of Afghanistan fell gradually from 460 thousand ha in 1971 to 130 thousand ha in 2020.

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Zea mays Corn, Indian corn, mealies. A grain with a high germ content. At the national level, hybrid and ordinary maize should be reported separately owing to widely different yields and uses. Used largely for animal feed and commercial starch production.

Date Value Change, %
2020 130 -7.14%
2019 140 94.44%
2018 72 -46.27%
2017 134 -11.84%
2016 152 3.40%
2015 147 15.75%
2014 127 -10.56%
2013 142 0.71%
2012 141 -22.95%
2011 183 0.00%
2010 183 30.71%
2009 140